RAFTING
Rafting or whitewater rafting is a challenging recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid-1970s.
River Rafting in Rishikesh
Rishikesh has earned the title of the river rafting capital of India. It's one of the favorite destinations of every adventure enthusiast and rafting down the mighty Ganges is every adventure seekers dream come true. You don’t have to know swimming, and no prior white water rafting experience is necessary.
HOW TO REACH
Route by Road: From Delhi, Take the National Highway (NH58), cover the distance of 225 Kms passing through Modinagar- Khatauli- Muzzafarnagar- Roorkee- Haridwar [Click here for map].
Suitable Railway Station: Haridwar (25 Kms from Rishikesh) [Click here for suitable trains]
Average Temperature: [Click here]
Rafting Season: September to June
CLASSIFICATION OF RAPIDS
The Ganga has a mixed river section of Grade I - IV Rapids, mild waters to wild waters followed by tranquil stretches where one can even body surf with the gentle waves. The stretch of Ganga from Kaudiyala has 12 major rapids over 36 Kms. The first 20 Kms of this stretch has famous rapids like wall, three blind mice, daniel's dip, black money etc. But the real fun begins at Shivpuri(16Kms) which is the most adventurous and exciting stretch with most of the rapids like golf course, roller coaster, double trouble etc. The last point to join in the fun is Brahmpuri (9 Kms), along with some rapids, activities like body surfing, cliff jumping etc. are enjoyed only in this stretch.
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