No trip to Rishikesh is complete without trying the adrenaline-spiking water sport – river rafting. And the best place to indulge in one of the most exciting adventure activities in Rishikesh is Shivpuri. A hub for river rafting, the place is crowded with people who want to try this adventure sport. It is one of the best places to visit in Rishikesh for adventure sports whether you want to go for the short 9-km or the long 21-km expedition.
There are many things to do in Rishikesh like bungee jumping, zipling, and Giant Swing, and if you want to do it all, we recommend you book a 1N/2D camp. After river rafting, you can unwind in the tents and spend your evenings around a bonfire. It is advised to plan your trip according to the weather, as during monsoon season or heavy rainfall the level of the river rises and rafting gets risky during that period. If you are looking for places to visit in Rishikesh in 2 days, you can plan the water activities in the morning and explore other best places to visit in Rishikesh in the evening.
Types of River Rafting
There are different types of rafting expeditions in Rishikesh:
1. Brahmapuri to Rishikesh River Rafting: It is the most preferred route for rafting in Rishikesh. This route is not very challenging and is perfect for different age groups. The length is around 9 KM and it takes about 1.5 hours in the completion of rafting. The cost for rafting is around Rs.450 per person.
2. Shivpuri to Rishikesh: This route offers some spine-chilling challenges and is only recommended for thrill seekers. The length of this rafting route is around 16 KM and it takes around 3.5 hours to complete. The cost is around Rs. 650 per person.
3. Kaudiyala to Rishikesh: This rafting route is considered to be the most difficult rafting route. Being an extensive and rough route, it checks the competence and patience of every rafter. This 35 km long rafting route in Rishikesh takes around 8 hours to completion. The cost is around Rs.1800 per person.
