Safety Guidelines

Just because rafting is a sport to be enjoyed by both the young and the young at heart does not mean you can take it carelessly. While enjoying your white water rafting in Rishikesh, it is imperative to heed safety guidelines. By following these precautionary measures, you will not only have a safe trip but will also double the joy of your adventure trip.

• Do not try to go on a rafting trip alone. Always hire a guide or an instructor. Under supervised guidance, you can fully enjoy your rafting trip. Do not try to avoid guides even if you are taking on rafting stretches of basic or moderate level.
  
  
• Good physical health is required to become eligible for going on a rafting trip. It is advisable to do some upper body trip so you can handle paddles even in strong river rapids. If you think you are not physically fit, you should not try rafting. In case you are confused whether you should go on a white water rafting trip or not, you can also consult with the rafting instructor or outfitter.
  
  
• Never consume alcohol before starting on a river rafting trip or expedition. By drinking alcohol before rafting, you will not only put your life at risk but of the entire group going on the trip with you.
  
  
• Always select a lifejacket you feel quite comfortable in. Do not act in haste while selecting the lifejacket. Do not wear vests which are oversized. It is important to put on personal floatation devices while you set out on a white water rafting session.
  
  
• Never try to go rafting in the dark. Make sure you have plenty of time to get back to the starting point or the camp site before darkness falls.
  
  
• If you are rafting during summer heat, you may suffer from dehydration. Therefore, carry your own water to keep yourself hydrated. Do not drink water from the river.
  
  
• To save yourself from insect bites during the trip, do remember to use mosquito repellants and lotions and sprays which repel insects. Avoid using perfume or sweet smelling fragrances before you start on a river rafting trip, as this might attract insects.
  
  
• In case your body temperature lowers down too quickly, it may lead to hypothermia. The medical condition occurs when the body of an individual is suddenly exposed to extreme cold. Shivering and paleness are the initial symptoms of this medical condition.
  
  
• Heat exhaustion is another medical condition that a person may suffer from. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, nausea, vomiting, dehydration etc. If a medical condition like this occurs, the person needs to be immediately brought to a cool environment and seek medical assistance as soon as possible.