Rishikesh is a full variety package for every age and interest group. It’s where people find peace in Lord Shiva’s temples, where their prayers and offerings to God are happily accepted. From Triveni ghat to Nilkanth temple, the faith of God spreads in a miraculous manner.

Well, that’s not it. Rishikesh has a whole new face for those who seek breathtaking adventures. Along with tracking it gifts us bungee jumping too and most importantly white river rafting. River rafting is the most beautiful and thrilling surprise of Rishikesh. For fun loving people who follow the deed of life, river rafting is specially made for them.

Rafting can be best enjoyed in some particular seasons which gives a very sensational push to it. The rafting starts after the monsoon in September and lasts up to June. Although the water is very cold in December – January period, some people find it daring and do rafting in winters.

In Rishikesh, there are a number of destinations where river rafting is done.
Those places are:
• Bramhpuri to Rishikesh:
It’s the closest spot from Rishikesh for rafting. The flow of water here is a bit slow and less rapid. The distance is 10 to 12 km which takes around 2 hrs. Its popularity is average and best suited for those rafting first time. The cost is around 600-800 rs.

• Marine drive to Rishikesh:
Now, this is what you are looking for if you’re an adventure lover. The distance between them is 26 kms with 4 hrs of rafting. This route has a very high flow of water which gives you very exciting rafting. The cost of this route is 1000-1500.

• Kaudiyala to Rishikesh:
This is for those who are comfort zone breakers. As kaudiyala to Rishikesh is a long distance of 36 km with a very heavy flow. People are expected to experience mostly jerks on this route. Also paddling for 5-6 hrs is not an easy task. But most importantly it’s the most thrilling rafting. It nearly costs around 1500-2500.

• Shivpuri to Rishikesh:
Rafting from Shivpuri to Rishikesh might become the most memorable rafting for you. The beauty Shivpuri posses plus the views of white mountains dissolving into the white water of Ganga is a miraculous view. The flow of this route is enough to give you goosebumps. The distance of this route is 16 km consuming 3 hrs. The cost is 1000-1500.

Rishikesh is full of surprises for every one of you. Come explore the mysteries of adventure and peace with us. We will provide you with all the information you need.

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