River Rafting in Rishikesh - 9 km

The 9km rafting stretch is the Brahmpuri one, which starts at Brahmpuri and ends at Rishikesh.

The first rafting trip is at 8:00am, the second one at 11:00am, third one at 1:30pm and the last rafting trip will be at 3:00pm.

Location & How to Reach:

There are 3 ways to reach Rishikesh, by road, by train or by air, let’s take a look at each of them:

By Road: You can reach your destination by taking a road from Delhi which is 229km, from Haridwar which is 20km or by Mussoorie which is 72km, the roads are well connected as Rishikesh is a big tourist destination.

By Train: The closest railway station to Rishikesh is Haridwar Railway Station, after you reach it then you can take a cab to the main city.

By Air: The Jolly Grant Airport which is located in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh.

Best Time:

• Rafting season is available during the entire year except monsoon season, where it will be closed from 1st July - 15th September, peak season being in March.
• Best time for 9KMs rafting with grade 2 rapids is mid-September and the end of June.

Rapids in Rafting: 

The rapids located in the river rafting in Rishikesh is split into 5 different grades, each of them ranging from easy to difficult, let’s take a look at the grades in more detail:

Grade 1: The easiest rapids, going through the plains and involving a less flow speed. You won’t have to manoeuver a lot and the water is shallow so it is ideal for non-swimmers. 

Grade 2: This is fine for novice people, a little tougher passing through rocky trails and uneven terrain. One must have prior rafting experience to undertake this. 

Grade 3: Now these rapids will be more strenuous, tiring and high in speed. The river will take a downwards flow and pass through rugged rocks, you must be a skilled rafter to choose this grade. 

Grade 4: If you are an experience rafter then you can undertake this grade, you will be travelling downhill at high speeds, endurance is a must! Make sure you can manoeuver your way through rocky patches safely. 

Grade 5: The most difficult yet thrilling grade of them all, for expert rafters only! This passes through heavy rocky patches and includes sudden drops, you must have endurance and a sharp reaction time. The river at this point is also deep and requires you to be a strong swimmer, you will also encounter whirlpools! 

Can Non-Swimmers Or Minors Enjoy River Rafting?

• Absolutely! As far as age group goes, any age group is fit for river rafter, all you need is a fair amount of strength in your upper arms and shoulders to be able to row successfully. If you aren’t a swimmer then that is completely fine too, high-quality life jackets will be provided to you for the activity.

Safety Measures:

• Abide by the rules and regulations for your own safety.
• Before indulging in this activity it is recommended to get a health check-up, fitness is highly important.
• Don’t intake any alcohol or other intoxicated substances before the rafting trip.
• Paddle as a team and never individually.
• Listen and remember all the guidelines and instructions given to you by the tour guides.
• Equipping yourself with a life-jacket is a must, if any mishap might happen then don’t panic and just follow your guide’s instructions.
• As tempting as it in, avoiding plunging into the water as it may lead to disorientation.
• Casual sandals are a big no, you must wear sports shoes or even river sandals will do.

Cancellation Policy

• If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 0-30 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases the our service partner will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity.
• For all the above choices, you can transfer your tickets to your friends. We would be more than happy to have them on board and you could save your hard earned money.

Refund Policy

• The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days

Payment Policy

• 50 Days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
• 31 - 49 Days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
• 30 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost.
• Important: The booking stands liable to be cancelled if 100% payment is not received less than 30 days before date of departure.