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River rafting or white water rafting in Rishikesh offers exciting adventure options for all abilities. No matter what age group you belong to, you can also choose a rapid grade that suits your specific requirements. All the 13 Ganges river rapids, stretching from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh have been categorized according to international scale of river difficulties. River rapids along the Ganges range from Grade I to Grade IV, the river difficulty increasing in the ascending order of grades. Whether it is a kid of 10 years or an adult of 65 years, Rishikesh rafting trip has something to offer everyone.

AGE GROUP - 7 YEARS TO 65 YEARS
Those who fall into this age group can choose to go rafting from Brahmpuri. The total rafting distance is around 9 km. You can easily raft along the rapids categorized under Grade I and Grade II. The total time taken to run these Ganga river rapids is around 2 hours. These rapids are extremely suitable for those who are trying river rafting for the first time.

AGE GROUP - 15 YEARS TO 45 YEARS
If you are aged between 15 and 45 years, you need to indulge in rafting adventure from Shivpuri. These river rapids fall under Grade III difficulty level. This grade is suits those who are second time rafters. Even if you are a non-swimmer, you can run these Ganga river rapids. The total rafting distance is 16 km. Rafting from Shivpuri continues for around 3 hours.

AGE GROUP - 18 YEARS TO 45 YEARS
Those who fall under this age group can also choose to run the river rapids from Marine Drive. These Ganga rapids are categorized under the Grade IV difficulty level according to the international grading system. The stretch suits well second time and third time rafters. Prior experience is required to raft from Marine Drive. The total rafting distance is 25 km. Time taken to cover this distance is around 4 hours. Non-swimmers are not advised to run these rapids. In case you do not have the required expertise, you can sail way side along these river rapids.

AGE GROUP - 21 YEARS TO 45 YEARS
Rafting from Kaudiyala offers a thrilling rafting over a distance of 36 km. These river rapids fall under the Grade III and Grade IV difficulty level. Violent and extremely difficulty, these white water rapids are suited for experts. Be ready to face big drops and steep gradient along the riverbed if you are running this stretch. It should be tried by only the best boatmen, well equipped with all the necessary rafting gear, as there are serious obstacles along the waterway.