The Himalayan town of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand is a treasure trove of adventure. Camping in Rishikesh is a truly delightful experience for visitors. The majority of these campsites are on the Rishikesh-Devprayag Road. A number of travel agencies operate in the area, offering budget camping tours to Rishikesh. Rishikesh, like the rest of Uttarakhand, is endowed with a natural bounty. While camping here, you can enjoy spectacular mountain views, relax on the sandy beaches, and participate in other recreational activities such as beach volleyball, nature walks, moderate trekking, rock climbing, rappeling, and so on.
Travelers can also enjoy bonfires, barbecue dinners, singing, dancing, and other activities at Rishikesh campsites. If you travel with a group of 8–10 people or more, you can also enjoy benefits such as a pre-planned menu. All of the tents at the campsite are outfitted with twin beds, mattresses, natural toilets, lanterns, and other amenities. There are no medical facilities or electricity in the camps. Doctors, on the other hand, can be available on call.
Rishikesh is a rafting enthusiast’s dream. The town in the Himalayan foothills is popular among both locals and foreign tourists. Tourists and adventure seekers flock to the town for a one-of-a-kind river rafting experience along the Ganges. Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, the Ganges at Rishikesh has excellent stretches and rapids for everyone. The stretch from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh, in particular, is very popular with adventure seekers. The stretch is 36 kilometers long and features a variety of rapids rated from I to V. Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton, Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, and Terminator are some of the most popular rapids along the Ganges in Rishikesh. Rafting from Shivpuri to Rishikesh is another great way to enjoy Ganga river rafting.
Rishikesh white water rafting, or river rafting, is unique in its own right. You pass many temples, ashrams, and ghats as you float down the Ganges.
You also get to see life on the banks of the Ganga. You can combine rafting with other activities, such as body surfing and cliff jumping, to make an adventure holiday in Rishikesh. Visitors do not need to worry about anything related to the sport because tour guides and river rafting experts are always on hand to help.
When you book your rafting trip, you will receive: all-class rafting equipment (rafts, life jackets, helmets, paddles, dry bags, and throw bags) from experienced river guides approved by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. Rafting participants should always follow the instructions of the guide.
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (Department of Tourism) of the Government of Uttarakhand issues river running permits.
Body surfing and cliff jumping are only permitted while rafting. Those activities are part of the Rafting (Cliff Jumping only after Brahmpuri, depending on water level) and Cliff Jumping (20 to 25 fit heights) activities.
- Additional transportation costs and a 5% government service tax
- Extra Length for River Rafting
- Any reason for an extended stay.
- Any additional meals
- Anything else not specifically mentioned in ‘River Rafting in Rishikesh’
- Bulky clothing, sharees, neckties, long skirts, suits, chunri, and other items are not permitted
- Shorts, T-shirt preferably of synthetic material, floaters or sandals, sunglasses, and sunscreen lotion with strings are recommended for Rafting
- The government has banned all raft boats and companies that were operating without a license or a certified guide. As a result, the number of boats available to meet the demand for River Rafting is reduced
- Visitors are advised to go rafting early in the morning, around 7 or 8 a.m., to avoid the massive traffic jam on the Tapovan-Shivpuri road. We’ve seen people who were stuck in traffic for hours and had their rafting reservations canceled due to their tardiness.
Terms & Conditions
Requirements for Physical Fitness and Health Rafting is suitable for people who are mentally/physically fit and aged 14 to 60. It is not appropriate for people who are undergoing treatment, have a back or neck injury, have recently fractured, have any dislocation, have high blood pressure, asthma, neurological disorders, epilepsy, heart conditions, are pregnant, or have osteoporosis. Rafting is not permitted for anyone weighing more than 100 kg. Rafting trips are only available based on current water levels. River rafting is available on a shared basis; no separate raft for less than eight people is permitted. Rafting participants should always follow the instructions of the guide. Body surfing and cliff jumping are only permitted while rafting.* Rafting (Cliff Jumping only after Brahmpuri *depending on water level) and Cliff Jumping
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