Rishikesh is quite famous for its white water rafting on the holy Ganges river. About 30 kms from Haridwar, an important pilgrimage center in India, Rishikesh also is a holy destination for Hindus. But for adventure lovers, Rishikesh offers not only rafting, but many other adventurous options like Camping, rock climbing, bungee jumping, kayaking, Flying fox, Zipline etc.
There are the major rafting points, in order of ease of increasing complexity:
1. Brahmpuri to Neem beach (Rishikesh): easiest of all the stretches. Total approx. length: 7-9 kms. Good for older people, family members like children who cannot do the tougher stretches or are afraid of water. You will only get grade 1+ rapids here. This is also the cheapest stretch in terms of rafting cost.
2. Shivpuri to Neem beach: 16kms stretch with Grade 4 rapids. Good stretch with rapids like Gold Course and Roller Coaster. Rafting on this stretch takes about 2 hours.
3. Marine Drive to Neem Beach: 26 kms. You will find Grade 3 rapid Three Blind Mice. There are other small Grade 3 rapids which are quite fun. Takes around 3-4 hours.
4. Kaudiyala to Neem Beach: 36 kms. Takes around 7 hours. Only experienced rafters should try this. Star attraction is The Wall, a Grade 5 rapid where 90% of the boats flip sending everyone into water :).
5. Devprayag to Neem Beach: 2-3 days. For rafting junkies and professional rafters. You take your food, camping equipment etc with you on another raft.
While rafting your guide will let you swim in certain calmer patches of Ganges, and even body surf some of the Grade 1-2 rapids. Near Neem Beach there is a small cliff where you can try Cliff Jumping.
More info: http://raftingcampingrishikesh.com/
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