Yoga Capital Rishikesh is also known for River Rafting. People around the country come to Rishikesh to do river rafting. From the past few years river rafting in Rishikesh has become a favourite tourist hub for adventurous activities. But some people don’t know that river rafting can not be done the whole year as it is a water sport that can not be done during monsoon season.
In this blog we will tell you the best time to do rafting in Rishikesh and about Rishikesh river rafting price and when to do it, so that you cannot go back by booking a taxi service in Dehradun without rafting.
Best Months To Do River Rafting In Rishikesh
River Rafting is an adventurous water sports activity which has to be done in a specific time. River rafting in yoga capital begins from post monsoon. Months from March to May are considered to be the best months to do rafting in Rishikesh. However from late September to mid November people can do river rafting, but after November it becomes difficult to do river rafting due to cold weather in Rishikesh.
4 Best River Rafting Routes In Rishikesh
Brahmapuri To Rishikesh
River rafting from Brahmapuri to Rishikesh is a 9 Km long rafting stretch which is best for those who have not done rafting before and is their first experience and is also good for those who are afraid of water or don’t know how to swim. This route is considered good because the rapids caused in these routes are not extreme ones as rapids caused here are of Grade 2. One has to meet Tavopan in Rishikesh if they want to do this river rafting.
The Rishikesh river rafting price from Brahmapuri is ₹450 per person (charges may change) and the minimum age for rafting is 12 years and maximum is 60 years.
Shivpuri To Rishikesh
Shivpuri to Rishikesh rafting is an intermediate level of rafting where you will find the grade 3 rapids. This one is the most ideal and popular place for River Rafting in Rishikesh. The length of this rafting is 16 Km and the minimum and the maximum age for doing this type of rafting is 18 and 50 years respectively. The meeting location is Tapovan, Rishikesh and the charges are ₹650 per person (charges may change).
Marine Drive To Rishikesh
It is a 24 Km long raft stretch and best for those who have experience in rafting and want to go with friends or other groups. In this raft you have to face Grade 3 rapids which will come in this stretch as it is a 3-4 hours long raft. The minimum and the maximum age for doing this type of rafting is 18 and 45 years respectively and the charges are ₹850 per person (charges may change).
Kaudiyala To Rishikesh
This Kaudiyala To Rishikesh stretch is only for those who are novice and have much better endurance, stamina and dedication to complete this 34 Km long raft. People going for this raft will face Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5 rapids. The Wall, one of the rapids on this stretch of river rafting is considered as one of the most difficult rapids around the world.
The minimum and the maximum age for doing this type of rafting is 18 and 45 years respectively and the charges are ₹1800 per person (charges may change).
How To Reach Rishikesh Via Dehradun
People from all around the world visit Rishikesh, some people come from other countries and some are from different states like Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, etc. and some come from short distances like from Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, etc. For those people who are travelling from Dehradun to Rishikesh they can book taxi service at Dehradun and can visit Rishikesh timely and safely.
Conclusion
River rafting is a challenging and adventurous activity and one should do this activity once in a lifetime. Rishikesh is the best place for river rafting. One should come with friends to do rafting in Rishikesh. Best time to do rafting is before monsoon as in monsoon the water level of River Ganga increases which makes it difficult to do rafting. During rafting you will be properly guided by experienced rafters so don’t be afraid much. During rafting you will face different grades of rapids depending on which route you are rafting from.
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