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White Water Rafting in Rishikesh Article
White Water Rafting in Rishikesh Article
White Water Rafting in Rishikesh Article
The idea of river rafting will be familiar to all of the adventure lovers out there. You pass
through hardy sections of the river quickly as your adrenaline reaches new heights. What
makes river rafting one of the most sought after adventure activities around the globe is such
an electrifying and challenging experience. If you're on a journey to India, especially in North
India, then Rishikesh city should be on your list. Why? For what? Since it is also known as
India's Adventure city as well as being the 'Yoga Capital of the World. ‘The demand for
adventurous activities at Rishikesh is on an all-time high since the last years! Adventure
sports have become very common, such as cliff jumping, bungee jumping, paragliding, etc.
White water rafting across the Ganga River also involves this. Want to immerse yourself in
this exciting rafting experience right? Read on to learn more about River Rafting at
Rishikesh.
The best time to look back on a river rafting expedition is in March. Since the weather
conditions are clear during this time, pursuing rafting without any worries becomes optimal.
ü River Rafting in Rishikesh hosts four separate seasons of rafting, depending on the time of
year and the stretches of rafting. Those are known as:
ü Brahmpuri River Rafting Season-Can best experience this rafting season between
September and December. Gradually the water begins to get colder and thus alters the
patterns of rafting. You will experience the Grade I and Grade II rapids on your rafting trip
here.
ü Shivpuri River Rafting-This rafting season can be loved at the same time as the Brahmpuri
rafting season. It normally runs out before the beginning of June. The Grade III rapids you'll
experience on your rafting trip here.
ü Marine Drive River Rafting Season- Starting roughly the very same time as the Shivpuri
River Rafting Season, Marine Drive Rafting Season gives you Grade IV rapids.
ü Kaudiyala River Rafting Season-The The Kaudiyala River Rafting Season opens in mid-
October and is popular but hosts the most demanding rafting stretches. In the Ganges area,
the water currents defined as Grade V rapids are known as Daniel's Fall.
The cost of the Rishikesh river rafting varies according to your desired Rishikesh rafting
stretch. The longer and harder rafting you choose higher the rafting package will cost. They
are quoted as follows:
1. The rafting cost of the Brahmpuri River-INR 400 to 600 per person. ($6-$9 dollars)
2. Cost of Shivpuri River Rafting-INR 750 to 1050 per user. (Dollars 9-$ 15)
3. Cost of River Rafting -INR 950 to 1500 per person. (Dollars 12-$ 20)
4. Costs of Kaudiyala River Rafting-INR 1850 to 2200 per person. ($25 and $32 respectively)
How to Reach
Rishikesh being India's 'Yoga and Adventure City' is very popular with tourists. Therefore the
government has made sure that the major highways, airways, and waterways are well
connected. Air, rail, and road can easily overdo it for more detailed information you can
google.
Places To visit
Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Beatles Ashram, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Geeta
Bhawan, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Bharat Mandir, Kuari Pass, Shivanand Ashram, Piran
Kaliyar Sharif, Omkarananda Ashram, Osho Ganga Dham Ashram, Kunjarpuri Devi Temple,
Tera Manzil Temple, Swami Dayanand Ashram Temple, Yoga Centers, Neel Grah Waterfall
Swarg Ashram Temple.