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Ride the rapids down the river on a white water rafting trip in Rishikesh, India. Choose the route that suits your experience and fitness, from a 9 km route for beginners and families to a 34 km advanced route with Class IV rapids. A safety team, equipment and transportation to the rafting start point are included. On calmer stretches between rapids, you can jump off the raft and try body surfing.
This rafting tour lets you choose one of 4 routes of different difficulty and distance. After meeting at the office, you travel by vehicle to the rafting start point and paddle down the river to NIM Beach with the safety team. All rafting and safety equipment is provided.
The 9 km route from Phool Chatti to NIM Beach is the shortest course, lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour. You pass easy Class I and II rapids, including 4 Class II rapids, and you may get to float in the water during the trip. Children aged 12 and over can join, making it a good fit for families.
The 16 km route from Shivpuri to NIM Beach is the most popular rafting course in Rishikesh. You pass 10 Class III rapids such as Golf Course and Roller Coaster, and enjoy body surfing and cliff jumping as you float past ashrams and ghats. A safety kayak accompanies the group in case a rescue is needed. Recommended for physically fit participants aged 14 and over.
The 24 km route from Marine Drive to NIM Beach takes 3 to 4 hours. You go through several Class III rapids including Black Money, Three Blind Mice, Cross Fire, Camel's Back and Return to Sender, plus a long body surfing section. A high level of fitness and rafting experience is required.
The 34 km route from Kaudiyala to NIM Beach takes 5 to 6 hours and is the longest rafting course near Rishikesh. It is the only route in this product that passes the Class IV rapid The Wall, along with several Class II and III rapids. Considerable strength, a high level of fitness and rafting experience are required, and it is recommended for participants aged 20 to 45.
※ Fitness, age and experience requirements differ by route. Please check the conditions of your route before booking.
※ This route has a different meeting point from the other routes. Please check the meeting point under How to Use.
Meeting point : 9 km, 16 km and 24 km routes
INBOUND ADVENTURE TOURS office (Tapovan)
Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath Rd, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
Meeting point directions:
Meet at the office on NH 58 (Hotel Aloha Road) in Tapovan, near the Tapovan power substation.
Meeting point : 34 km Kaudiyala route
Brahmpuri office
49H3+7JQ, Neelkanth Bridge Rd, Haldogi, Patna, Uttarakhand 249175, India
Meeting point directions:
Meet at the office in Brahmpuri near Neelkanth Bridge.
Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath Rd, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India or 49H3+7JQ, Neelkanth Bridge Rd, Haldogi, Patna, Uttarakhand 249175, India (varies by option)