Rafting is a very popular adventure sports among the adventure loving people. Rishikesh has developed as the most popular place for rafting. The holy river Ganga flowing from the hills of Garhwal provides perfect atmosphere for rafting. There are many rapids falls in the way of river Ganga making rafting very much adventurous.
Rapids-
There are many rapids in the course of rafting which makes rafting very much adventurous. The person who is going to enjoy rafting can opt according to his will to take risk and will of adventure. The Rapids are given below.
Danial Deep, The wall, Three Blind Mines, Course Fire, Butter Fly, Return to Center, Roler Coster, Tee Off, Golf Course, Catch Flow, Inspection Body Suffering, Double Trouble, Hiltron Rapid.
RAFTING COURSES
Kaudiyala
- Kaudiyala to Ram Jhula/ NIM Beach 35 Km
- Kaudiyala to Shivpuri 20 Km
Marine Drive
- Marine drive to Shivpuri 10 Km
- Marine drive to Ram Jhula/NIM Beach 25 km
Shivpuri/Brahmpuri
1.Shivpuri to Ram Jhula/NIM Beach 15 km
- Brahampuri to Ram Jhula/NIM Beach 9 km
- Club House to Ram Jhula/NIM Beach 9 km
Levels of Rafting- Rafting has been devided into six levels according to difficulty level of the course.
Level 1:- Easy Level:-
This rafting course can be enjoyed with family. Even children can enjoy this level of rafting with their parents. This course has minimal risk as the river water flow with minimal obstructions.
Level 2- Novice Level:-
After the easy and simple course of Rafting, one can obt for the novice level where the river water has visible obstructions which can be avoided easily.
Level 3-Intermediate Level:-
Mediocre level obstructions present in the Intermediate Level rafting provides more fun and adventure to the rafter. In this level controlling the boat is an adventures task for the rafter as the waves come stronger and demand strong navigation from the rafter.
Level 4- Advanced Level:-
After these Rafting experience here comes the advanced level. This level requires higher expertise and scale. More rapids and turbulent water makes the level thrilling on the advance level. Fast moves are required to navigate the raft in this level.
Level 5- Expert Level:-
This level is for the ultimate adventure. Expert level requires self rescue moves even in the turbulent waters. In this level Rapids are usually long and unpredictable. Appropriate equipment’s and expertise is required to enjoy this level of adventure. This level also requires expert team.
Level 6- Extreme Level:-
With the maximized level of risk this level is for the daredevil of water. Here room for error is zero. This also needs expert team for rescue with high grade of equipment. The daredevil opting this level should be experienced with the different rafting courses. The rafter should also be capable to self rescue missions.
Who can enjoy Rafting?
High quality safety equipments have minimized the risk in rafting these days. Any healthy person can enjoy Rafting. Specially rafting in Rishikesh can be enjoyed not only by young persons but also children and family also. When you are planning to enjoy rafting with your family or with your children then opt for Level 1 rafting with minimum or no rapid.
Why Rafting?
Rafting is an adventure sport which challenges your inner strength. While rafting, one can built and find his inner strength to face the challenges. When one goes to turbulent waters and faces the rapids, it gives high grade of challenge to ones mind. Overcoming this challenge with courage and skill proves to be a never forgetting experience. This proves to be and experience of overcoming the deep rooted fears and facing your challenges. This gives us a new experience to learn how to deal with our day to day challenges.
The Camping on the banks of holy river of Ganga and Rafting in the Ganga freshen up our mind and also gives us new energy to work with more courage in our day to day life. The activity of rafting also builds up our team spirit and long lasting relationship with our team members.
Whether it is compulsory to know Swimming for doing Rafting
If you know swimming, it is good for your as it is a personal skill which is also very good for being healthy as it is a good exercise. However, if you don’t know swimming, it will not be a hurdle for dong rafting.
Training
When you are going for rafting, you are given a short training/briefing for your safety during rafting. This training/briefing is based on which Level of rafting you are going to do. This is sufficient for your personal safety during any type of hurdle or difficulty during rafting.
Equipment
When you are going for rafting, safety equipments are your friends for your personal safety. When you are going for Rafting in Rishikesh you are equipped with a very good quality Life Jacket. This life jacket is capable of keep you safe for many hours. It makes you safe from any type of drowning accidents. Also a good quality helmet is equipped for safety of your head from any type of hitting.
Trainer/Guide
The trainer/guide who is with you for making your rafting a good experience is also a very experienced person who is very skilled to deal with any type of accidents during rafting. In any accident he will save you from getting hurt.
Do’s and Don’ts
When you are going for rafting you should be healthy and sound mind. Consuming alcohol or any type of substances is strictly prohibited during rafting.
You should wear the life jacket and helmet properly. You should also listen and follow the instructions given by your guide for your safety. Team work is also very much essential for rafting. You should not disobey instructions of your guide/instructor while rafting as and when he instruct to do the things, you should obey him. As he is very experienced with rafting and knows which type of hurdle is this and how to deal with it. Without the consent of the guide/ instructor jumping in water is also prohibited.
12 km River Rafting
Marine Drive to Shivpuri
Per Person Price,
Tripe/Quad Sharing
Pickup and Drop to locations included
Rs 500/-
16 km River Rafting
Marine Drive to Shivpuri to NIM Beach
Per Person Price,
Tripe/Quad Sharing
Pickup and Drop to locations included
Rs 600/-
25 km River Rafting
Marine Drive to NIM Beach / Ram Jhula
Per Person Price,
Tripe/Quad Sharing
Pickup and Drop to locations included
Rs 1500/-
35 km River Rafting
Kaudiyala to NIM Beach / Ram Jhula
Per Person Price,
Tripe/Quad Sharing
Pickup and Drop to locations included
Rs 2500/-
Rafting on the water of the mystique Ganges is certainly an unusual experience. Rishikesh – the river rafting capital of India, sure holds up to its reputation with not one but 4 different points of rafting – Brahmpuri, Shivpuri, Marine Drive and Kautilya.
While in Rishikesh, get the lifetime experience of gushing through the river rapids on a raft. The turbulent water will make you taste an adrenaline rush like never before. Your first encounter will be the beginning of a never-ending addiction.
Rudra Adventures has organized Rafting in groups of a maximum of 8 persons. It is one of the best experiences which also enhances the value of team spirit and coordination. The charges are based on several factors namely, the distance to be covered, transportation fee, guide fee and cost of rafting equipment (on lease). This is done on white water or different degrees of rough water. It takes one to a daring ride of a strong river current, with obstacles to accomplish on every path. Make sure you have the safety gear on before this adrenaline-filled experience.6