August 01, 2022
River Rafting in Rishikesh: An Ultimate Guide
CM Content Team
'Only At Club Mahindra' Experiences
August 01, 2022
CM Content Team
The holy city of Rishikesh has emerged as one of the most exciting places to visit in India with friends to indulge in a range of adventure sports. There are many things to do in Rishikesh, such as visiting religious places, learning yoga, sightseeing, trekking, etc. The city has become a hub for pursuing adventure activities in India, such as cliff jumping, flying fox, giant swing, kayaking, bungee jumping, and so on.
However, river rafting in Rishikesh has become extremely popular in recent years. The river Ganga is full of energy due to its fresh descent from the mountains providing ample opportunities for river rafting in Rishikesh at many stretches.
The fast-flowing turbulent sections of a river are called rapids. Rapids in Rishikesh can be categorised into five grades based on the manoeuvering difficulty level while river rafting.
These are the easiest to raft with mild currents and negligible risk involved.
These are the ones where there is a significant clearance between the rocks or obstacles, making it easier to manoeuvre the raft.
Grade III rapids have serious obstacles, such as irregular and high waves and rocks. Therefore, they require a highly skilled rafting guide having good navigating skills and fair judgement of the water current and the obstacles in the river.
The real thrill of river rafting begins from grade IV. The uneven water flow, sudden drops, and powerful waves can topple the raft.
Grade V rapids are for adrenaline enthusiasts and can be dangerous. The toppling of the raft is quite common here.
Best Rafting Stretches in Rishikesh
Sr. No. |
Rafting Stretch |
Distance (Km) |
Rafting Grades |
Major Rapids |
1. |
Brahmapuri to Lakshman Jhula |
9 |
I and II |
Sweet sixteen, Black money, Double trouble, Terminator & Hilton |
2. |
Shivpuri to Lakshman Jhula |
16 |
I, II, and III |
Roller Coaster, Club House, CrossFire |
3. |
Marine Drive to Lakshman Jhula |
26 |
I, II, III, and IV |
Golf Course, Wall |
Kaudiyala to Neem Beach |
35 |
I, II, III, IV, and V |
Wall, Daniel’s Dip, Double Trouble |
Best Season for Water Rafting in Rishikesh
In Rishikesh, water rafting is open for most of the year except the rainy season, which usually lasts from July to September. However, you can experience the best river rafting in Rishikesh from March to June, when it’s the summer season.
Following are some of Rishikesh’s camping and rafting spots that you can choose for your Rishikesh water rafting adventure.
River rafting involves varying degrees of risk depending on the grade of rapids. Therefore, ensure to undertake the following safety measures before going on river rafting.
A Rishikesh rafting and camping tour in the majestic Himalayan mountains alongside the gurgling river Ganga is an experience of a lifetime. The experience might change your general perspective toward life and your goals. So, pack your bags and embark on an adrenaline overdrive with river rafting in Rishikesh.
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