Adventure · River Rafting
Whitewater rafting on the Ganga
From the gentle Brahmapuri float to the big Grade III-IV water at Kaudiyala — certified guides, mandatory safety gear, and a route matched to your group.
- Difficulty
- Grade I–IV
- Duration
- 2–4 hrs / full day
- Best season
- Mid-Sep – Jun
- Starting from
- ₹499
Four routes, from first-timer to full-day
Every route ends in Rishikesh — the put-in point sets the distance, the rapid grade, and how long you’re on the water.
- Brahmapuri → Rishikesh9 km
Gentle, family-friendly float — the easiest run and a good first raft.
- Shivpuri → Rishikesh16 km
The classic full run — most of the named rapids, most popular with groups.
- Marine Drive → Rishikesh24 km
Everything in the Shivpuri run plus extra distance and rapids upstream.
- Kaudiyala → Rishikesh26 km
The longest, most demanding run — best water levels, for confident rafters.
Gentle, family-friendly float — the easiest run and a good first raft.
The classic full run — most of the named rapids, most popular with groups.
Everything in the Shivpuri run plus extra distance and rapids upstream.
The longest, most demanding run — best water levels, for confident rafters.
Some of the rapids you’ll run
The Shivpuri-to-Rishikesh stretch strings together a run of named rapids. Which ones you hit, and in what order, depends on your route and the day’s water level.
Grades shown are indicative and can shift with seasonal water levels.
Rafting season, month by month
2026 season
Oct–Nov & Mar–Jun — peak water levels, the most exciting rapids of the year.
Sep & Dec–Feb — still open, calmer water, cooler mornings in winter.
Jul–mid Sep — closed by district authorities for the monsoon, every year.
What to expect on the day
- 1
Book your slot
Confirm route, date and group size on WhatsApp — we hold your slot and send a fixed quote.
- 2
Gear up at the put-in
Life jacket and helmet fitting, plus a hands-on safety and paddling briefing before launch.
- 3
Run the rapids
Your guide calls every paddle stroke — alternating calm stretches with the named rapids for your route.
- 4
Take-out & photos
Dry off, collect any photos/GoPro footage, and we arrange your drop back to your stay.
Safety & what to bring
- Life jackets and helmets are mandatory and provided at no extra cost
- Every raft is run by a trained, certified guide — never self-guided
- Closed during monsoon (July 1 – mid-September) when the Ganga runs too high
- Wear secured footwear (sports sandals or old sneakers) — never flip-flops
- Quick-dry clothes and a change of clothing for afterward
- Leave phones, wallets and loose valuables behind, or seal them in a dry bag
Good to know
- Group size
- 6–8 per raft + guide
- Fitness
- No swimming skill needed
- Minimum age
- Typically 12+
- Water temp
- Cool year-round, coldest Mar–May
Put-in access for the longer routes is by road, so pickup and drop from your stay in Rishikesh is included when you book with us.
Meeting point is confirmed on WhatsApp after booking, based on your chosen route.
Local operator, no middleman markup
Certified guides only
Every raft is led by a trained, registered guide — we confirm certification before you book, not after.
Fixed, upfront pricing
One quote for your group and route, sent before you commit — no surprise add-ons at the put-in point.
Pair it with more
Combine rafting with camping, a cliff jump stop or bungee/zip lining the same trip — we handle the transport between each.
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