Uttaranchal Tourism

River Rafting Rishikesh

About Rishikesh:

Rishikesh

Rishikesh is situated in the northern part of India. It comes on Haridwar district which is also known as Dev Bhumi of Uttaranchal. Rishikesh is a well known pilgrimage centre for Hindus, so it does attract a large number of pilgrims all over the year. Rishikesh spread in 12 sq. kms area in bank of holy river Ganga. Rishikesh is illustrious for Yoga and Meditation, so every year large number of domestic and foreign tourist comes here from all over the world and learns the techniques of Yoga and Meditation.

About River Rafting:

River rafting is a heart pumping and entertaining sport. In river rafting you go down with speedy and swirling river between the stunning mountains. It is applied mainly in up stream where the water is natural, wild and white as it foam, rolling against narrow mountain solid rocks which make massive rapids in water.

The thrill of river rafting is depends on the sufficiency of water volume also running speediness of river.

In white water river rafting normally rubber rafts, paddle, kayak have run into the river.

There lots of other security equipments also use by rafters like lifesaver jacket, helmets, rescue cord etc. River rafting in white stunning water is extremely thrilling as much as risky also.

River Rafting Spots nearby Rishikesh:

Now day Rishikesh is one of the famous rafting destination in North India. One can want to come here for a holy dip and enjoy the hilarious streams of the grate Ganga. Following below we listed some famous rafting and camping destinations in Rishikesh.

 

Shivpuri:
Shivpuri is a small town near to Rishikesh. It 16 kms up stream from Rishikesh on the bank of holy River Ganga.

Shivpuri is centre of White Water River rafting in North India. Sixteen Kilometres River rafting from Shivpuri to Nem beach is very famous between adventure lovers. Beach camps of shivpuri are very famous for camping. They are standing on beach of Ganga.

 

Marin Drive :
Marin drive is 12 kms far away from shivpuri up stream Ganga. Marin Drive to Rishikesh is 28 kms long rafting rout. Camping of Marine drive is also very famous between the visitors. From Marin drive to shivpuri you hit some exciting rapids like three blind mice and crossfire.

 

Kaudiyala:
Kaudiyala to Rishikesh is 38 kms long rafting route. It’s also a big rafting center near to rishikesh. From Kaudiyala to rishikesh you hit some most dangerous rapids like “The Wall” and “Denial Dip”.

 

Camping in Rishikesh:

We are offer three kind of camping at Rishikesh.

Beach Camp

Beach Camps: Beach camps are river side safari tents, which are standing on Ganga beach. They are spread from Brahmpuri to Devprayag. Beach camps are classified according to there location and charm of beach.

Beach Camps Services :

  • Accomodation in tents, twing sharing basis.
  • River Site Camps
  • Buffet Meals.
  • Morning Evening Tea/Coffee with cookies.
  • Evening Bonfire.
  • Beach Vollyball, Badminton, Cricket.
  • Kayaking in river site.
  • Bodysurfing.
  • Oil Lamps at Night.
  • Dry fits Toilets.

 

Jungle Camp

Jungle Camps: Jungle camps are situated far from river side inside the dense forest. In jungle camps you find the sufficient space for your recreational activity or sports. They are well decorated tents.

Jungle Camps Services :

  • Accomodation in tents, twing sharing basis.
  • Jungle Camps
  • Buffet Meals.
  • Morning Evening Tea/Coffee with cookies.
  • Evening Bonfire with light music.
  • Newspaper.
  • Vollyball, Badminton, Cricket.
  • Jungle Trekking.
  • Adventure Activities.
  • Electricity Avilable.
  • Western and Indian Toilets .

 

Luxury Camping

Luxury Camps: Luxury camps are comfortable accommodation in swish tents. Luxury camp comes along with well furnished attached bathroom. Light facility is also available at luxury camp site.

Luxury Camps Services :

  • Accomodation in Luxury Camps.
  • Attached Toilets and Bathroom.
  • Swiss Camps, Cottages
  • Buffet Meals.
  • Morning Evening Tea/Coffee with cookies.
  • Evening Bonfire with light music.
  • Newspaper.
  • Doctor on Call.
  • Bar-be-queue.
  • Vollyball, Badminton, Cricket.
  • Waterfall Trekking.
  • Adventure Activities.
  • Electricity Avilable.

 

Best Time for River Rafting:

The suitable time for river rafting depends on the weather of north India, water volume and water level of Ganga. September to November and March to May are most appropriate time for river rafting in Rishikesh.