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Riverside Rafting in Rishikesh

The Ganges is one of the finest and popular river rafting spots in the world. Rafting through it is an above the world experience where you get an opportunity to overcome your fear and know yourself in depth. Adventurous tourists will be delighted to recognize that Rishikesh offers white water rafting from September to June, when the river is neither to wild nor too placid. The Ganga comes rushing down from the mountains, passing through Kaudiyala (40 km) Shivpuri (19 km) before it reaches Rishikesh. Here, it slows down, before bursting into white water rapids as it descends into the plains.

Lots of operators provides rafting in Rishikesh and have riverside camps between Rishikesh and Kaudiyala, with tents for overnight stay, and all the necessary equipment is part of the package. The rafting distance of 36 km from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh has 12 main rapids; Shivpuri 10 km from Rishikesh is one more peaceful river rafting spot where camping amenities are arranged for along the banks of Ganges River. The rafting camps are well equipped. Besides the camping facilities, you are as well provided with professional guides and top quality equipment and rafting gear.

The rafting rapids have been given different names so that it becomes easy to recognize them. Rapids have interesting names like Marine Drive, Daniel's Dip, Golf Course, Sweet Sixteen, Cross Fire, Three Blind Mice, Roller Coaster, Good Morning, Cash Flow and the Wall. Generally grade III rapids are popular among seasoned rafters at Rishikesh, They can be enjoyed at Rishikesh while starting beginning from Marine Drive to Shivpuri. Most of Rishikesh Hotels are Ganga Facing and provide decent accommodation.

Attraction of Rishikesh

Triveni Ghat: - Triveni Ghat is considered as the most important attractions of Rishikesh. Every evening, thousands of devotees perform aarti in the honor of river Ganga. Tourists or pilgrims coming to Rishikesh make sure to attend the evening aarti.

Lakshman Jhula: - Lakshman Jhula, a landmark of Rishikesh that attracts many tourists throughout the world. Towering to a height of 450 feet, it is a suspension bridge that was built in 1939. The Lakshman Jhula is constructed over river ganga which offers picturesque views of the river and its surrounding.

River Rafting Rishikesh: - Daring of fascinating rivers, Rishikesh beckons you to plunge into river rafting. Adventure sport like river rafting is an experience in itself that offers oodles of fun, thrill and excitement. There are many river camps here which are on during the time of September to mid December and February to April. But the best season for rafting is September to November and March to May.

The only time of the year when river rafting in Rishikesh is virtually impossible at Rishikesh is during the rainy season which starts roughly in November and ends sometimes in March. Due to the heavy rains and high water levels on the river, during this period rafting is very unsafe.

Besides your spirits in peace and spirituality at Rishikesh, one can enjoy the interesting adventure sports at these places, considered as the best place for river rafting.