The most suitable period for river rafting in Rishikesh is from September to November and from March to April-May. One of the best rivers in the world to experience the sheer exhilaration of white water rafting, it is the sheer invincible power of the Ganga river that often attracts the adventurer to the challenging sport of river rafting at Rishikesh.
Kaudiyala - Shivpuri (Alaknanda) : Along the route, one comes across of the river’s best rapids- one known as the `wall’ and the other called the `golfcourse’- which are succeeded by deep, tranquil pools.
Rudraprayag-Rishikesh (Alaknanda) : On this trek we pass through a series of rapids, narrow gorges and quieter stretches, passing through the towns of Srinagar and Devprayag, the run also provides a chance to view the densely forested Himalayan foothills at close quarters and the various old temples that adorn the stretch.
Tehri-Shivpuri (Bhagirathi/Alaknanda) : The Tehri-Shivpuri run on the Bhagirathi/Alaknanda River has a Grade III or IV rapids.
River Rafting on Zanskar River: This is done between Padum and Nimo regions traversing through the Zanskar mountain ranges.
River Rafting in Garhwal, Uttaranchal: Uttaranchal tourism has recently developed a water sports resort at Asan Barrage, Dakpathar in the Dehradun district, which is located at the foothills of the Shiwaliks and on the banks of river Yamuna.
River Rafting On Teesta River, Sikkim & Darjeeling: Teesta provides a series of whitewater rapids with various intensities at regular intervals. Meandering down the rough and rugged mountain river, one can savor a blend of nature and adventure.
River Rafting On Brahmaputra River, Arunachal Pradesh:
The inaccessible Brahmaputra descends down across Tibet into the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh offering an exciting experience for the rafters.
River Rafting in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir: The best stretch for professionally guided runs in whitewater is on the Indus between Spituk and Saspol. Beyond Saspol, the river becomes difficult and running it requires technically skilled participants and careful organization.
The Bhagirathi River Rafting : You raft down the lower Bhagirathi gorge (mostly Grades 3 and 4) with rapids like “Elephant rock”, “The Chute”, “Sharp S”, “Confluence rapids” and many more, till its confluence with the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga.
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