River Rafting in Rishikesh

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Generally, the most favored way of rafting in Rishikesh is the one from Rishikesh to Bramhpuri. Being just 9 KM extensive, this one is the straightway and overloaded with many picturesque abodes as healthy as stage 1 and level 2 rapids. One more popular way that can be followed for rafting is from Rishikesh to Shivpuri. This way is approximately 15 KM long and has grade three rapids. If you intend to include extra excitement to this rafting expedition, you can opt for Rishikesh to Marine Drive Road. This 25 KM extended road is famous for present extra than 12 rapids of grade three and more than.

Depending on the sundry grades of rapids, the charges of Rishikesh Rafting can range from INR 550 to INR 3000 per person. The perfect time for white water rafting in Rishikesh is post-monsoon and early in the summer.  To include more fun, you can club this exploration to a variety of other tricks offered here including camping, Bungee Jumping, Cliff Jumping, and trekking.  

 

 

Rafting In Rishikesh Overview

Adventurers know Rishikesh as the ground of river rafting as it is one of the most famous locations for this movement anywhere in India. So if you are planning a tour to Rishikesh, make sure not to skip this adrenaline-pumping exploration of rafting throughout the windy waters of River Ganga. As your raft glides all along with the speedy river, you will also have a possibility to grab the undiluted attraction of the Himalayan foothills.

Three dissimilar stretches of the stream, ranging from 9 km to 26 km, are open for rafting. These stretches quality grade 3, grade 4, and grade 5 rapids, so whether you are looking for hardcore exploration or you are a learner, rafting in Rishikesh is perfect for everyone. To provide an increase to your adrenaline rush, the rafting experience also offers opportunities for cliff jumping and body surfing.

Highlights: Long stretches, a variety of fast grades, and stunning landscape.

Timings: 7 am to 10 pm

Price: INR 600 per person

Camping and Rafting in Rishikesh

When you are in Rishikesh, there can be no exploration more interesting than hiking in the foothills of the Himalayas and camping on the bank of River Ganga. A perfect merge of exciting and rejuvenating experiences, camping and hiking in Rishikesh is a unique delicacy for someone looking for a holistic remedy more than the weekend. River Ganga is the main magnetism in Rishikesh, and camping on the white sand by its blue water stream is definitely going to have a calming effect on your mind.

To add a few actions and groups to the affair, Rishikesh gives you a chance to partake in river rafting and hiking. So if you are setting up a fast departure with your friends, nothing can beat the company of River Ganga and Shivaliks.

Highlights: Riverside camping, river rafting, hiking, and pictorial surrounds.

Price: INR 899 per person

Things to Carry for Rafting in Rishikesh

1) There are elevated chances of getting wet in a session of rafting, thus make sure that you take an more duo of your clothes, shoes, socks and undergarments while opting for this action

2) Ensure that you carry sunglasses, sunscreen and swimming glasses (if needed) to save yourself from scorching sun as well as rapid splashes of water.

3) You can take your Gopro camera only at your personal risk.

4) Any private remedial necessity, including the set prescription; the prescription (if there is any) must be approved as must want them. 

Rishikesh Rafting Safety Measures

1) Several of the packages presented by Nature Canvas Travel supply a security kayak. This security kayak will be associated with you throughout the entire trip to make sure of any unexpected events. In case of anyone falling in the river unpaid to torrents or flipping off the raft, this kayak will be eagerly accessible to lift and help you.

2) Security equipment includes helmets and life jackets are provided.

3) In case of any urgent situation, you will be provided with essential first aid.

4) Even if you are a non-swimmer, you can still enjoy rafting in Rishikesh; however you are advised to follow all the provided security protection and rules.

5) Please note that you are not permissible to opt for this movement if:
- You have chronic neck and back pains
- You are three or more months pregnant
- You have had some serious surgery
- You have any part of your body broken (hand, leg, arm, etc)

6) To save yourself from getting nauseous, make sure that you do not consume heavy food or drinks before opting for the activity.

7) To enjoy this experience at its fullest, make sure that you are physically as well as mentally fit.

8) Select your rafting grade intelligently, check for your fitness level, water shock and swimming expertise and then opt for the mark which perfectly suits you.

How to Reach Rishikesh?

By Air: The nearest airport to Rishikesh is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. National flights from various parts of the country run to and from this airport, including Delhi, Lucknow and Pune. Once you reach the airport, the remaining distance of around 20 KM can be covered either by hiring a local cab or taking a bus to Rishikesh bus stop. 

By Road: Rishikesh is well connected with several major tourist destinations and other places of interest. Considering this, road journeys prove to be the best ways to reach this adventure capital of India. Be it from Delhi (236 km), Haridwar (23km), Mussoorie (74 km), or other places, you can always avail the bus service and reach Rishikesh without many hassles.

By Rail: Haridwar Railway Station is the closest railway station to Rishikesh and lies at a distance of around 22 KM from the main city. From the railway station, you can easily find taxi and local bus services to cover the remaining distance.

 

 

Classification of Rapids

 

Bestowed with the gurgling Ganges and its tributary and few of the deep ravines, Rishikesh River rafting promises nonstop alluring moments to the rafter. It is in this picturesque Garhwal town, you can enjoy rafting through so many dissimilar torrents of a variety of grades.

Just like the white water rafting, with a variety of grade-I to grade-V, rafting in Rishikesh will definitely remain you absorbed with its rare appeal and excitement! Mentioned under are the classification of rapids, you can discover and enjoy in this town:

1. Grade-I: These are the easiest between all the types of torrents. They are classifying as grade-I due to the fact that they involve a slighter amount of challenges and generally occur in the plains. Unpaid to this reality, the flood and speed of these rapids are considerably between as compared to other grades.

Well-Known to be perfect for the beginners, grade-I rapids also involve a smaller sum of management technique and skill sets. Also, since these rapids engage a middle sum of recent and are conducted in the low area, even a non-swimmer can take division in grade-I river rafting.

2. Grade-II: later than the grade-I, there are the grade-II rapids that are too considered perfect for the beginner rafter. Taking the fun and excitement of Rishikesh rafting one step further, this fast-moving water is generally tougher than the earlier kind, and can be established in those regions where the main river passes through the uneven regions or slightly rocky trails. Due to this, they also present a small piece of test and a reasonable or modest amount of challenge to the rafters.

To navigate throughout them, one definitely wants prior rafting experience and navigating skills; rafting with a skillful lead is suitable in this case! Grade-II river rafting is one of the most famous and sought-after tricks among the rafting enthusiasts to this area.

3. Grade-IV: Once you are aware of the tips and tricks of rafting in Rishikesh, you have to start the fun and experience the excitement with the grade-IV fast-moving water. Compared to the earliest three types, this fast-moving water is extra fearful and is well-known for the variety of levels of challenges they present. Generally established in the region where the river descends downhill through stony patches at elevated speed, this fast-moving water needs a lot of likelihood and maneuvering technique alongside an elevated patience stage!

The town has a number of grade-IV torrents and is well-known to be the most enthralling location for the similar. Taking the fun, vigor and thrill of river rafting to approximately the high point, it is forever sensible to challenge these types of exciting water only later than you are very fine versed with all the information and tricks concerned in river rafting in Rishikesh.

4. Grade-V: The grade-V rapids are the essence of Rishikesh river rafting! Suggested only for the expert rafters, they require an ardent set of rafting skills and plenitude of encounters with the white waters. Generally established in the region where the river passes through excessive stone patches or are accompanied by unexpected drops, there are a handful of such rapids in the entire countryside, and most of them are found in Rishikesh itself.

Also, as the river goes deep, grade-V white water rafting Rishikesh is only suggested for those rafters who are fine acquainted with swimming. Most of the time, this kind of rapids are also accompanied by big whirlpools as they occur more often than not at the confluence peak of water present from dissimilar sources of water. Really challenging, grade-V rafting must not be tried without the appropriate permission of the rafting guides and must also be done below the specialist supervision of extremely qualified rafting guides and instructors!

 

 

Rafting in Rishikesh Rapids

 

1. Sweet Sixteen (Grade-I): Chatting about the grade-I rafting, Sweet Sixteen boasts of being the most famous and charming fast across the Ganges. Passing throughout low regions, it offers simple way, a smaller quantity of challenges and can be effectively cruised by approximately all the types of rafters. 

Owing to all these factors, it generally attracts the novice or the learner rafters; families with kids or junior members can also spoil in Sweet Sixteen rafting in Rishikesh.

2. Hilton and Terminator (Grade-II): On your visit to the famous Ram Jhula in Rishikesh, you will definitely come across this charming fast called the Hilton and Terminator. A grade-II rapid, it begins from the area of Brahmaputra and winds up later than arriving Ram Jhula. 

Passing throughout some of the sharp limits and remarkable turns, this fast offers an alluring and similarly secure rafting experience! In addition to rafting, you can also indulge in body surfing and cliff jumping by the end as cruising throughout this fast.

3. Three Blind Mice (Grade-III): After cruising throughout the grade-I or II rapids for a pair of times, you can plunge into the raft and maneuver towards the Three Blind Mice in Rishikesh! Graded as the third stage of rafting in Rishikesh, it passes through a series of sharp and alluring passes that adds a more amount of excitement and exploration to the rapid. 

While can be enjoyed by amateur rafters, strict leadership from the rafting guides or instructor are suggested for a hopeful experience throughout Three Blind Mice!

•  Cross Fire (Grade-III):
  Another grade-III rapid that offers you to sail throughout the blessed Ganges at its full beauty, Cross Fire is well-known for the series of challenges and difficulties linked with it. In the course, this fast passes through one of the toughest and roughest phases of the river and thus entices a huge number of rafters. Prior experience and specialist leadership is a must in case you are arranged to sail throughout Crossfire!

• Roller Coaster (Grade-III/IV): 
  The great stage of commotion, present flood, the huge size of the waves and the rocky terrains connected with Roller Coaster make it a must to confront rapidly while rafting in Rishikesh. Classified as grade-II/IV rapid, it requires an expert level of rafting techniques along with high maneuvering skills. Also, since there are numerous rock formations along the trail, you will be witnessing frothy waves while cruising through it; this also makes it an ideal rapid for an amazing white water rafting experience!

• Golf Course (Grade-III):
  This is one of the fastest that will definitely examine all your paddling skills as rafting in Rishikesh! Although classed as a grade-III fast, you must have previous experiences of grade-II or III fast-moving water earlier than you hop into the raft and begin cruising throughout it. Different other rapids of the same grade in Rishikesh Golf Course offer great challenges and in the course, it passes through several charming trails and very rough paths. Get the adrenaline to increase you for all time craved for and cruise throughout this quick below the strict watching and direction!

4. The Wall (Grade-IV): For the expert and experienced rafters, The Wall proves to be a final rapid in Rishikesh! Graded with the fourth stage of rapids, this enthralling fast will definitely get you for a flip with the great stage of challenge and difficulty caught up with it. Extremely suggested only for the specialist rafters or those with prior experiences with grade-III rapids, it must only be tried below the harsh care of an authority lead or rafting team members!

5. Daniel's Dip (Grade-V):
You must try this speedily later than you have mastered the skills and techniques of rafting in Rishikesh! Well-Known to be the most alluring fast in the whole area or in the Ganges, Daniel’s Dip is between the extremely grade-V fast-moving water in the whole country. Keeping in mind about the series of challenges and difficulties involved with it, you must not at all attempt cruising throughout Daniel’s Dip without a developed rafting team or a specialist of the rafting team!

Camping in Rishikesh with Rafting

Camping Location: Mohan Chatti, Rishikesh.

Check-in Time: 12:00 PM (Day 1)

Check-out Time: 11:00 AM (Day 2)

Camping Duration: 2 Days and 1 Night.

About Camping in Rishikesh with Rafting:

Nestled comfortably along with a lush green hill decked out by bright flowers and fauna with a waterway flowing at the frontage, this campground offers a perfect escapade to exploration enthusiasts seeking tranquility amidst stunning nature.

About the Activity:

• This package offer booking choice in three diverse variants,

1. Camping with meals only

2. Camping with meals and 10 Km Rafting

3. Camping with meals and 16 Km Rafting with Cliff Jumping

• The stay will be accessible in Alpine tents that are ready with usual facilities like ordinary washrooms, coolers, comfy beds & blankets, charging points, and occupancy on a double and triple sharing base.

• Cliff jumping and body surfing are the ordinary inclusion of 16 Km river rafting action.

• The campground has a set of indoor and outdoor actions such as volleyball, table tennis, chess, ludo, etc.

• The meals presented at the campground take in mealtime, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner, where the non-veg dish is simply accessible in the dinner buffet.

• The visitors can park their vehicles at the chosen parking gap provided at the campground.

• A lowest of 2 people is necessary to create booking for this package.

Note: The River rafting transfers can be availed at an extra charge with the help of the campsite operator at your entrance. The tentative cost would be approx 1500 Rs to and fro per car (valid for 4 persons) or one can also appoint a charge scooty from the Rishikesh bus stand or another prime location at the starting cost of Rs 300-400.

How to Reach:

Nearby Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearby airport placed at a distance of 36 Km from the campground. One can also appoint a taxi or a public vehicle from the airfield to arrive at the campground.

Nearby Bus Stop: Rishikesh Bus Stand is the nearby bus stop to the campground located at a distance of 19 Km. One can also appoint a taxi or a public vehicle from the bus stand to arrive at the campground.

Nearby Railway Station: Haridwar Railway Station is the nearby railway station placed at a distance of 44 Km from the campground. One can also take a taxi or a common vehicle from the bus stand to arrive at the campground.