River Rafting In Rishikesh
Rishikesh known as the yoga capital of the world, is becoming famous for other thing other than yoga and spirituality that is adventure sports like rafting, camping, bungee jumping and many more. rafting is getting the more attention of the tourists as more and more people are coming to Rishikesh for white water rafting. with mighty and holy river Ganges is flowing through it is very suitable for rafting with rapids of grade 1 to grade 4 it is one the safest and adventures river in the world. best time to do rafting is from September to June because in July and august water level is very high and for more amazing experience book with us because we are very experienced in this field and quality equipment’s with us.
rafting section in rishikesh
Marine drive to Shivpuri
Distance- 16KM, Duration -2.30 hours
Marine drive is a point in village Mala, tehri Garhwal from here rafting of 10 km start and ends in Shivpuri, this section is for intermediate and low thrill seekers. there are 5 rapids in this stretch of grade 1 and grade 3 which are suitable for tourists who are not looking for extreme adventure. three blind mice is the famous rapid in this section which is a continuous trail of 3 rapids, another is crossfire, you will pass through mountains and many serene beaches. first you will arrive at pure office at Shivpuri then we will take you to Shivpuri in our vehicle which cost is included in the package then you will start your rafting from marine drive and reach Shivpuri.
- Level - Intermediate
- 6 Rapids
- Rapids Grade - II & III
- Price - 500PP
Shivpuri to NIM Beach
Distance- 16KM, Duration -2.30 hours
Shivpuri is the hub of rafting which is situated 16 km from Rishikesh. from here starts the famous rafting stretch everybody know about it has some major rapids of ganga river like golf course, roller coaster and club house all three are of grade 3 rapids which means these are very adventures and will fulfil your thrill thirst . this section is of advance level if you are not in mood of a fully thrilling adventure then you should give a rain check to this stretch. you have to reach our office at Shivpuri after your rafting will start from Shivpuri where you will cross total 8, first Shivpuri rapid, roller coaster, golf course and then club house which are the most known rapids of Rishikesh river rafting there are other rapids also of grade 2.
- Level - Advance
- 8 Rapids
- Rapids Grade - II & III
- Price - 1000PP
Marine drive to NIM beach
Distance - 26KM, Duration- 3.30 hours
Marine drive is a point in village Mala, tehri Garhwal from here rafting of 10 km start and ends in Shivpuri, but you are want to do rafting for long distance and you like full adventure then this section is for you with the mixture of both above section. There are 13 rapids in this stretch of grade 1 to grade 3. three blind mice, golf course, roller coaster and club house are the famous rapid in this section, you will pass through mountains and many serene beaches. first you will arrive at office at Shivpuri then we will take you to marine drive in our vehicle which cost is included in the package then you will start your rafting from marine drive through Shivpuri to Nim beach then come back in our vehicle to our office.
- Level - Advance
- 12 Rapids
- Rapids Grade - II & III
- Price - 1500PP
Inclusion/Exclusion
Inclusion
- Transportation from our base to starting point and back to our base
- Professional & certified rafting equipment like pfd jackets, helmet and paddle
- Professional river guide Certified by Uttarakhand tourism
- Body surfing, swimming section and cliff jumping ( if permitted from tehri Garhwal police)
Exclusion
- Any kind of Insurance and medical expenses
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Any kind of transportation beyond the trip route and area.
- Any pick up our drop from your place of stay in Rishikesh
- videography is not included in the cost, it is optional if you want you have to pay to the guide.
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria
- Rafting Min Age – 14yeras
- Rafting Max age -60Years
- Max Weight -100Kg
- Min Weaght – 40Kg
- Drinking Not Allowed
- you must be physically fit
Not eligible if you are in one the below category
- Asthma
- Recent surgery and any operation which can be dangerous for rafting activity
- Any kind of heart problems and diseases
- Severe blood pressure conditions both low and high
- Any allergic reactions (bee sting, hay fever, asthmatic etc.)
- Pregnancy
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
September to June is the best time to visit Rishikesh as the weather remains ideal for white water rafting, which is the major highlight of Rishikesh.
- Women can wear a swimsuit or t-shirt or top with trousers/shorts. You should not wear a saree or jeans as they will make you uncomfortable while rafting in Rishikesh.
- Men can wear shorts/trousers with a t-shirt.
- Both women and men can wear sandals, floaters, water shoes or tennis shoes. Avoid wearing flip-flops.
yes, river rafting in Rishikesh is absolutely safe as there are many river rafting instructors and experts available to guide you. Before you partake in this adventurous activity, you’ll also be provided with all the important safety gear to ensure that you remain safe while enjoying river rafting.
No, you don’t need to know how to swim for river rafting in Rishikesh, as on all rafting adventures, you’ll be outfitted with a lifejacket or a PFD, which will give you extra flotation if you end up in the river.
Most rafting tour companies don’t permit cameras or any video recording devices on the raft. This is in keeping with standard safety guidelines. However, at Aqua Splash Adventure , we help you capture some of the memorable moments from your trip. Our guides carry waterproof cameras to click photos of you and your companions live in action! These photographs can be collected at the end of the trip for an added fee.
Most river rafting companies provide all the rafting gear and equipment you need on the river, so you don’t have to carry much else besides your sunscreen! These include paddles, safety aids, life jackets and helmets.