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Deependra Dobriyal
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White Water Rafting or River Rafting in Rishikesh is an extreme adventure activity for adventure seekers in which the objective is to go downstream at a fast speed on river rapids on a rubber inflated raft. River Rafting is one of the most performed and popular adventure activities around the world. Rapids and water at a fast pace are essential for performing this activity. Teamwork and coordination are must to perform this activity. People from India and other countries visit Rishikesh to experience this thrilling water sport.
Best season for River Rafting in Rishikesh
The best time to experience River Rafting sport in Rishikesh is during hot summer from March beginning to June end as a cold splash of river water is what people crave for in this burning summers. However, Rafting at Rishikesh can be enjoyed throughout the year except in the Rainy season (Monsoon). Rafting in Rishikesh is not operational during July, August, and September.
There is also a huge demand for People who tend to enjoy rafting in December too despite the cold weather because of the zeal they have in them for this adventure activity.
There are four stretches for River Rafting:
1. Brahmapuri to Lakshman Jhula stretch– https://indiathrills.com/trip/rafting-in-rishikesh-brahmapuri-9km-rafting-thrill/
This River Rafting stretch is 9 km long. It is the shortest stretch for river rafting in Rishikesh. Kids, old people, and beginners can try this stretch. Brahmapuri is located 8 kilometres from Rishikesh and takes 20 minutes to reach the rafting point.
Duration – It takes around 1.5 hours to complete.
Difficulty Level – Very Easy.
Grades of Rapid – I and II
Popular Rapids – Sweet sixteen, Black Money, terminator & Hilton and Double Trouble.
2. Shivpuri to Neem Beach stretch - https://indiathrills.com/trip/rafting-in-rishikesh-shivpuri-16-km-rafting-thrill/
This Rishikesh Rafting stretch is 16 km long. It is the most preferred rafting stretch among people. Shivpuri is located 12 kilometres from Rishikesh and takes half an hour to reach the Rafting point.
Duration – It takes around 2.5–3 hours to complete including cliff Jumping.
Difficulty Level– Easy.
Grades of Rapid – I, II and III.
Popular Rapids – Roller Coaster, Three Blind Mice, Club House and CrossFire.
3. Marine drive to Lakshman Jhula stretch: https://indiathrills.com/trip/26km-rafting-in-rishikesh-from-marine-drive/
This Rishikesh Rafting stretch is 24 km long. Done by people who had experienced 16km Rafting stretch. Adventure seekers crave for this stretch as it has 10 rapids. Marine drive is located 22 kilometres from Rishikesh.
Duration – It takes around 4 hours to complete.
Difficulty Level– Medium.
Grades of Rapid – I, II, III and IV
Popular Rapids – Golf Course, Wall, and Roller Coaster
4. Kaudiyala to Neem Beach Stretch -
This River Rafting stretch is 35 km long. It is considered the most difficult stretch. It is the longest Rafting Stretch in Rishikesh. The rafting point in Kaudiyala is located 35 kilometres from Rishikesh.
Duration – It takes around 7 hours to complete.
Difficulty Level– Hard, preferred mostly by people who had a great level of expertise in River Rafting.
Grades of Rapid – All grades I, II, III, IV, and V.
Popular Rapids – Daniel’s Dip, Wall, Double Trouble, Club House and Golf Course.
For further detailed information about Rafting in Rishikesh our guide can help - https://indiathrills.com/river-rafting-in-rishikesh/
To Book your Rafting in Rishikesh: https://indiathrills.com/activities/river-rafting-rishikesh/
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