Why Rafting in Rishikesh?

Also referred to as the 'River Rafting Capital of India', Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) invites hundreds of thousands of adventure lovers from across the world. People from different parts of the country and the world start heading towards Rishikesh as soon as the rafting season begins. The Himalayan town of Rishikesh lies at a distance of 224 km from Delhi, capital city of India. By road, it takes just 5 hours and 45 minutes to reach the place.

ADVENTURE THAT FITS ALL
River rafting is a sport which does not only fit adults, but it is a safe and fun adventure activity to be enjoyed by families and kids as well. There are river rafting experts and instructors available to make your rafting experience one of the finest one of your lives.

GANGA GORGE
The credit for the fun you get to experience during your rafting adventure in Rishikesh goes to the Ganga gorge. As River Ganges originates from the Gangotri glacier and makes its way through the mountainous passage, the river water falls creating a thunderous din. This, in turn, gives rise to thrilling white water which fills your entire rafting trip in Rishikesh with lots of adventure and fun.

GRADES ELECTION OPTION
The stretch of the Ganges from Kaudiayala to Rishikesh spans over a distance of 36 km. There are 13 rapids along this stretch. The expanse of River Ganges has bee divided into four grades - Grade I, Grade II, Grade III and Grade IV. Adventure lovers and tourists can choose a grade according to their individual preferences. Some of the popular grades in Rishikesh include Marine Drive (Grade II), Sweet Sixteen (Grade I), Cross Fire (Grade III), Roller Coaster (Grade IV), Three Blind Mice (Grade III), Golf Course (Grade IV) etc.

YOU DON'T NEED TO BE SWIMMER TO ENJOY THE SPORT
The best part of a river rafting experience is that you do not need to be a swimmer. The sport can be enjoyed by people of all age groups. The availability of high quality imported equipments and expert guides and instructors ensure your complete safety and enhance your rafting experience to the maximum.

EYE-CATCHING WILDLIFE VIEWS
The area surrounding the Ganges in Rishikesh has bee abundantly blessed with wildlife beauty. Tourists and adventure lovers can also soak up their eyes upon some of the most magnificent views of the hills and wildlife during their rafting expedition. The state of Uttarakhand is known for its wildlife beauty all across the world. The verdant beauty of Rishikesh completely lives up to what Uttarakhand stands for, as a celebrated tourist destination.

EXPANSIVE SANDY BEACHES
During your white water rafting expedition in Rishikesh, you are never too far from the expansive silvery beaches. The long sandy beaches present to you a tranquil and engaging environment. You can spend some quality time along with your family and friends. On the sandy beaches, you can indulge in activities like playing volley ball or basketball with your family and friends. Beach combing Rishikesh beaches is also a wonderful experience for tourists.

A HOST OF OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY
Rafters coming to Rishikesh also have the opportunity of enjoying a number of other exciting and funfilled activities during their trip to this Himalayan adventure town. Being extremely rich and wonderfully landscaped, the town offers you to enjoy exciting activities including rock climbing, rappelling, beach camping body surfing, cliff jumping etc. In addition to all this, you can also enjoy some of the most scenic treks that introduce you to the scenic wonders awaiting you in the lap of the northern Himalayas. Trekking to the closely located Garhwali villages proves to be an unforgettable experience for holidaymakers in Rishikesh.