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Rafting : Thrill of gushing water's Life is either a great adventure or nothing. - Helen Keller

Offlate Rishikesh has become a hot spot for adventure water sports, river rafting is the most popular among all. In Rishikesh anyone having an adventures outlook can go for river rafting as different streaches of ganga provide varying degree of difficulty.

For anyone watching river rafting on TV, the sight of paddlers navigating treacherous waters with sublime skills may make it seem an easy task. But in reality, it calls for extreme capabilities and nerve, not to mention fitness levels, to navigate the rapids. On the Ganga river, however, some stretches where the river flows peacefully can prove tempting even for those who may not have the nerve or ability to raft on the rapids.

Indian River Running Association organizes Four Square White-Water Rafting Challenge every year in the months of March/April at Rishikesh. Many teams from all over India participate in the competition to give a display of their talents. Any person who is medically fit can participate in this competition, by paying an entry fee.

Water Sports Season

Waters of Ganges and its tributries are suitable for white water sports through out the year except for the brief monsoon period. During monsoon periods volume and flow of water increases tremendously and makes river unsafe for water sports. Safe periods for various rivers are :

Alaknanda October to November
Bhagirathi Mid-September to mid-May
Ganga Mid-September to mid-May

Grades

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 mentioned on this site belongs to non-monsoon season. River rafting activities in the Ganges are completely closed in monsoon period.

Grading of River Streach According to Difficulty Levels
Sr. No.	Grade	Level of Difficulty
1	Grade-1	Very easy with small rides. Anyone can do.
2	Grade-2	Easy with small rides or few rocks. Anyone can do.
3	Grade-3	Easy with small rides or few rocks. Anyone can do.
4	Grade-4	Medium waves, drops, rocks and sharp turns. White water experience required.
5	Grade-5	Large waves, large rocks and hazards, possibility of a large drop, requires precise maneuvering. Professional white water experience required.
6	Grade-6	Considered as dangerous. Rafters can expect to encounter substantial whitewater, huge waves, huge rocks and hazards, and/or substantial drops. Likelihood of serious injury or death.

Locations

Rafting Locations in Rishikesh
Sr. No.	Place		Distance Kms.	Time Hrs.	Grade	No. Of Rapids
Sr. No.	From	To	Distance Kms.	Time Hrs.	Grade	No. Of Rapids
1	Kaudiyala	Rishikesh	36	6	4 & 5	13
2	Byasi	Rishikesh	31	5	4 & 5	12
3	Marine Drive	Rishikesh	25	4	4	10
4	Shivpuri	Rishikesh	16	3	3	7
5	Brahmpuri	Rishikesh	9	2	2	3

Rapids

Detail of Rapids
Sr.No.	Rapid Name	Lies Between		Grade
Sr.No.	Rapid Name	From	To	Grade
1	Daniel Dip	Kaudiyala	Byusi	3+
2	The Wall	Kaudiyala	Byusi	4+
3	Butter Fly	Byusi	Marine Drive	2
4	Black Money	Marine Drive	Shivpuri	2
5	Three Blind Mice	Marine Drive	Shivpuri	3+
6	Cross Fire	Marine Drive	Shivpuri	2
7	Return to Sender	Shivpuri	Brahmpuri	4
8	Roller Coaster	Shivpuri	Brahmpuri	3+
9	Golf Course	Shivpuri	Brahmpuri	3+
10	Initiation	Brahmpuri	Rishikesh	3
11	Double Trouble	Brahmpuri	Rishikesh	4
12	Hilton	Brahmpuri	Rishikesh	3+
Caution :
1. Always take proper Rafting Gear such as life jacket and helmet.
2. Never be in the raft after sunset.
3. Always go with a guide as they are familiar with Waters & Rapids.
4. Never go in a rapid which you cann't negotiate.

Service Providers

Rafting & Kayaking Service Providers
Name	Address	Service	Rating
Rendezvous Camp	Address	Office : D-4, Kewal Vihar New Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun Uttarakhand. INDIA Site : Ratta Pani, Neelkanth Road Luxman Jhula, Rishikesh-249 201 Uttarakhand, INDIA +91 9997476630 / 9458904939 +91 9411135324 info@rendezvouscamp.com www.rendezvouscamp.com		*****
Snow Leopard Adventures Pvt. Ltd	1^st Floor, Community Shopping Complex Sector-B/Pocket-1, Vasant Kunj Delhi-110 070, INDIA Camp : Camp Panther, Village Shivpuri Rishikesh-249 201, Uttaranchal, INDIA +91 11 26122775 / 26891473 +91 11 26134554 info@snowleopardadventures.com www.snowleopardadventures.com		*****
Aspen Adventures Pvt. Ltd.	+91 9711009899, 9711009246 +91 11 46108146 www.aspencamp.in contact@aspencamp.in aspenwhitewaters@gmail.com		****
Wildex Wild Adventures	Wildex, Sarojini Market, New Delhi-110 023 +91 9810441244, 9910441244 info@wildex.in www.wildex.in		***
Red Chilli Adventure Sports Pvt. Ltd	Tapovan, Luxmanjhula Road, Rishikesh-249 192, India +91 135 2434021 info@redchilliadventure.com redchilliadventure.com		***
Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd.	Opp. Union Bank of India , Kailash Gate, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh, India +91 135 2442267/2442667 +91 9412050478, 9758164778 info@rishikesh.in www.rishikesh.in		**
Garhwal Himalayan Expedition	E-15, Plot No. 144 / 145 Shop no. 02 Sec-08, Rohini, Delhi 110 085 (India) +91 11 27948870 / 27947265 +91 9899587242 / 9811275279 rsrajindia1@gmail.com, garhwal@sify.com www.rafting-rishikesh.com		**
Majestic Tour	Majestic Tour India, 205, Second Floor, Bhanu Complex, New Mahavir Nagar. Nr. Shiv Shakti Temple Near : Janakpuri East Metro Station New Delhi - 110018 +91 11 45643289 (10 AM-7 PM IST +5:30GMT) +91 99581713003, 9313512002, 9313512002 info@majestictourindia.com www.majestictourindia.com		**
River N Range Pvt. Ltd.	G-13, LGF, Jangpura Extension New Delhi - 110014, INDIA +91 11 24323333/24319283 +91 9811347347, 9718347347 info@rivernrange.com, www.rivernrange.com		**
River Rafting in Rishikesh	Shop - No 59, NH 58, Ram Jhula, Near Sivananda Charitable Hospital, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249 201 +91 9873167528, 9990412455, info@riverraftinginrishikesh.in rafting@riverraftinginrishikesh.in www.riverraftinginrishikesh.in		**
Ganga Valley Adventure	Kailash gate, Muni-Ki-Reti, Near-Union Bank, Rishikesh-249 137, Uttarakhand, India +91 9968044305, 9897996881, 9456171728 tt.guide@yahoo.com www.gangavalleyadventure.com		**
Garhwal Adventure	Kailash Gate, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh-249 137, Uttarakhand, India +91 9759676134, 9837054391 garhwaladventures@gmail.com adventuresports.sports@gmail.com www.raftingadventure.in		**
Roof and Ride	Address Plot # D-356, Sec. 56 (Opposite Florence Club), Gurgaon, Haryana 122 002 +91 7503033585, 9899205520 info@roofnride.com manish.s@roofnride.com www.roofnride.com		**
UTTARAKHAND HOLIDAYS	Muni Ki Reti, Opposite GMVN Road Rishikesh, Uttarakhand-249 137 INDIA +91 9868939348, 9999198878 uttrakhandholidays@yahoo.co.in uttrakhandholidays@gmail.com www.riverraftingtour.com		**
Rafting in Rishikesh	A - 13 Shubham Apts 37, Patparganj Delhi - 110 092 ,India basu@raftinginrishikesh.com www.raftinginrishikesh.com		*
Rishikesh Rafting Guide	H Block, Shivalik Nagar, BHEL, Ranipur Haridwar-249 403, Uttarakhand, India +91 9899886565 info@rishikeshraftingguide.com www.rishikeshraftinguide.com		*

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