The majestic snow capped Himalaya showcases a wide array of water sports and some of its rivers are amongst the best for river rafting in the world. The untamed Ganga crashing through the rocky obstacles, crevices and strong gush of torrent makes it an amazing place for sporting white water rafting in India.
White water rafting in Rishikesh is at its best when the volume of water is high.
So, the ideal time for adventure lovers and back-packers to visit this ‘land of holy pilgrimage’ is during September-November and March-May. The melting snow of the great Himalaya incessantly rejuvenates the rivers which in turn maintain their optimum water current required for river rafters.
Before setting out on an adventure-packed white water river rafting expedition, it is good for a beginner to know the basics of ‘river rafting’. In Rishikesh, there are 13 exciting river rapids (the parts of the river where the river bed has a steep gradient) namely –Sweet Sixteen (Grade1), Hilton and Terminator (Grade2), Three Blind Mice (Grade3), Cross Fire (Grade3) and Roller Coaster (Grade4) and so on. The higher the Grade of the rapid, the riskier the sport becomes or simply put—the higher grades are meant strictly for the professionals.
Destination ‘White river rafting Rishikesh’ hosts some of the ‘must-visit’ places and beach camps like – Brahmpuri, Shivpuri, Marine Drive, Byasi, Kaudilaya, Kirti Nagar, Dveprayag and Rudrapprayag.
An aerial view of Rishikesh is picturesque—the holy river, Ganga running deep into the heart of the city, adorned with white sands and camp sites on its banks. These camps are accommodated with beds (mattress and bedding), meals, towels and other basic amenities. Tour operators in Rishikesh offer white water rafting packages for family, individuals and other groups, the cost of these packages vary from duration of stay and the type of Grade chosen.
Most of these travel agents also provide other adventure activities such as Trekking, Jungle Walk, Body Surfing and Cliff Jumps. These sports are ideal for professionals as well as amateurs however the most important thing is to search for the best travel deal before setting out on one.
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