The Himalayas, stretching 3,200 kilometers along India’s northern frontiers, cradle numerous rivers which drain them all year round. This abundance of mountain rivers makes India a world class whitewater destination‚ with plenty of first-descent and exploratory possibilities.

River rafting is about 15 years old in India and gaining popularity rapidly. Rafting is commonly done on the Ganges near Rishikesh and the Beas in Himachal Pradesh. Other rivers that are also run are the Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Kali and Tons in Uttarakhand. Only few rivers in the world have the mystique of the Ganges, the living mother Goddess of India. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience.

Each raft has a river guide with 4-8 people in it, depending on whether it is a day-trip or spread over several days. River guides are expected to have several years of on-river experience. Waterproof drums or bags are kept aboard the raft for carrying cameras and for keeping baggage dry on longer multi-day expeditions. Every raft also carries rescue bags and flip lines for emergencies. A repair kit and a first-aid kit are carried on board to ensure that the run is self-contained. For safety reasons, it is always advisable to ply a minimum of two rafts on the river. It is compulsory for each person to wear a life jacket and a helmet with chin-straps. Both are widely available and on rent locally.

Like any adventure sport, rafting has its inherent risks, which are minimized by taking basic safety precautions that include competent river guides, excellent equipment and an attitude of vigilance.

Learning to kayak is challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Kayaking will help you get some exercise, along with running some fun rapids, and of course keep you in touch with the great outdoors.

The Kali river forming the Indo-Nepalese international boundary makes an exhilarating mix of long float trips, great angling and class III/IV white water, during October to May.

If you want an incredible rafting adventure but can’t stay the night, then a daytrip is the perfect choice. Many rafting outfitters offers 3 great river trips on the Ganga in Rishikesh and a section of small rapids for kids and for people who are scared of water but still want to try a soft adventure.

Day trips choice on Ganga in Rishikesh include the Marine Drive down (26km) ,Shivpuri down (17km) and Brahampuri down(14 km) to Rishikesh. If u just want a floating trip your start point is Brahmpuri. A small village 14 kilometer upstream Rishikesh.

Half Day Float trip from Brahmpuri to Muni Ki Reti (11 Kms)
Best For Children between 5 to 10 years , Families with children & elderly people. 
Many possibilities to go rafting with a professional river guide and world class equipment. Drive (20 minutes) to Brahmpuri. Arrive and walk down to the river. After preparation and safety briefing enboat to raft down till Muni ki Reti. Try to hit Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton and Terminator rapids. One can try body surfing & cliff jump on this section. In the later part float past suspension bridges, ashrams and temples. Certainly the best angle to see Rishikesh, the town of Gods,the Ghats and Ganga. Trip terminates upon arrival at Muni Ki Reti.

All rivers could be graded on a scale varying from grade 1 to grade 6. The grading indicates the state of water stretches and the skill level required to negotiate them. The same river could be graded differently at different places and grading also depends upon the time of the year, i.e. monsoon or non-monsoon period. Rivers rapids are graded as follows, and it is a good idea to check the scale with your guide before setting off: 

Grade VI – Unrunnable. Suicidal. 

Of all the rivers, Ganga is the most beautiful river. The mighty Ganges originates from Gaumukh in Garhwal region of the Himalayas. It is a superb river for inflatable rafts. To ride these rapids and to come to terms with their strength and wildness is to grow in spirit and to nurture the very stuff that dreams are made of.
We tackle the white water rapids of the world renowned Ganges around Rishikesh. If you have never been in a raft before don’t worry we can teach you the basics and ensure that your trip lives up to expectations.

This is only an approximate rafting season time. Depending upon the time of arrival of Monsoon and summer, which are the main factors affecting the water level in the river, these timing may change, by 15 days at the most. To keep your self updated with these timing check out weather page.

November to February is the best time to go river rafting. While rafting, make sure that the raft is in excellent condition. Check your life jacket and helmet. You must have either another raft or a kayak traveling with you. Choose your agency with care, because not all of them give adequate consideration to safety norms.

Rafts and accessories used for river rafting are usually made of tear-resistant nylon based hypalon. Wearing helmets with chin straps fastened and life-jacket is mandatory which keep the person’s head above water in the not-so-common event of MOB (Man-Over-Board). There should be water-proof bags aboard the raft for keeping cameras on the trip and on longer self-contained, multi-day expeditions, bigger water-proof bags to keep all baggage on the raft completely dry. Every raft must carry rescue bags and flip lines to counter any emergency. Every raft trip/expedition must carry a repair kit and a first-aid kit in order to make the run completely self contained. A safety briefing must be given to everyone before the river run commences which outlines everything from the nature of the river and what to expect, to paddling commands and safety procedures to remember while in white-water. If possible, an easy section is rafted on the first day to orient everyone with rafting.

River guides on the trip must ne extensively trained and have years of on-river experience, on each of the different rivers we operate on. They must be trained in first-aid and able to handle any minor injury that might occur.