Starting Points and Distances

River Ganges in Rishikesh offers rafting opportunities for all abilities. Whether you are on the look out of for a complete family style rafting or an entirely adventure packed adrenaline pumping action, you can choose from a range of options. Rafters arriving in Rishikesh should be well informed that there are multiple starting points to enjoy a white water rafting session. The stretch of the Ganges, from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh, features 13 excellent white water rapids. Rafters and adventure lovers can choose a starting point depending on what river rapids (categorized into grade I, II, III & IV) they are ready to take on.

Given below are some of the most popular starting points that you can choose from to enjoy your rafting session or expedition.

RAFTING FROM BRAHMPURI
Rishikesh, the River Rafting Capital of India, offers white water rafting opportunities for all age groups, both for the young and the young at heart. So, if you have a passion for having a genuine taste of adventure in Rishikesh, you can always consider planning a white water tour to this Himalayan town along with your family and friends. The river rapids of the Ganges have been divided into various classes according to the international scale of river difficulties.

RAFTING FROM SHIVPURI
River Ganga, from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh, offers 13 excellent white water rapids. All these rapids have been categorized into different grades according to the international grading system. Different rapids suit different age groups and abilities. During your holidays in Rishikesh, you can plan setting out on a river rafting adventure from a starting point which suits your ability. Shivpuri happens to be the second closest rafting point from Rishikesh.

RAFTING FROM MARINE DRIVE
Depending on your age group, physical strength and rafting ability, you can choose from different starting points to enjoy your white water rating trip in Rishikesh. If you are an adventure lover and have a passion for rafting, you should be aware that the Ganges river rapids (from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh) have been categorized into various grades/ classes according to the international grading system of measuring rafting difficulty. The expedition from Marine Drive to Lakshman Jhula happens to be one of the most sought after white water rafting experience for adventure lovers arriving in Rishikesh.

RAFTING FROM KAUDIYALA
Rishikesh does not only welcome you with family style rafting, but it also offers you opportunities for complete adrenaline pumping rafting adventure along the Ganges. After your arrival in Rishikesh, you can get in touch with rafting experts and instructors to choose river rapid grade that matches your ability and physical stamina. There are various starting points from where you can start your rafting expedition in Rishikesh. One of the most popular starting point among these is Kaudiyala, much sought after by adrenaline junkies from all across the globe.

RAFTING FROM DEVPRAYAG