Tips for River Rafting/ White Water Rafting

 It is expected that many of you are on your first rafting trip. The adventure of river rafting can be fun and game if you follow a few safety rules and keep some important tips in mind. A few hours of professional training can also make you a good rafter. While you are at Rishikesh enjoying your river rafting or white water rafting trip, try to remember and follow the following tips. These tips, if adhered to properly, can make your adventure trip of rafting even more exciting and enjoyable.

• Rafting is a sport that you enjoy while sitting down. So, you don't necessarily need to be in a tiptop shape. What actually counts is the adequate strength in you upper arm and the shoulder.
• During summertime (which is the main season for river rafting in Rishikesh), the suitable rafting gear includes wetsuit, life jacket, nylon shorts, tennis shoes/ sandals and a hat. In case, you are rafting during autumn or springtime, you'll need some additional clothing.
• Remember to carry dry bags to safely store some personal items that you might bring during the trip. However, it is advised that you avoid carrying things like wallet, car keys and mobile phones on a rafting expedition.
• Also carry with you other essentials including sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera. You causally get yourself disposable water-resistant cameras for the purpose. For the rest like pump, cargo nets and patch kit, you need not worry, as the travel assistant will get it done all for you.
• Your are advised also to dress in layers, so that you don't face any difficulties adding or removing articles. Remember to dress up in synthetic materials including wool and polyester. This will keep your body warm during the river rafting trip.
• While you are setting off on your rafting adventure, don't forget to take along necessary medications, if any. These medications may include inhalers, bee sting kits, insulin etc.
• To acquire more rafting skills, you are suggested to sign up for a multi-day trip. This way you can learn the technical skills of the adventure sport and can also enjoy a high grade rafting trip during your holiday.
• Travelers and adventure lovers can also get themselves enrolled for short-duration rafting courses. Spending a few hours for a couple of days under professional guidance can turn you into a much skilled rafter.

Things to Carry

For Traveling - Try to be as light as possible.
1. Torch (optional)
2. Common Medicine (Crocin, Disprine etc.)
3. Prescribed Medicine (BP, Diabetes and Asthma)
4. Mobile + Charger
5. Toiletries.
6. Warm Clothes (Nov to Feb)
7. Shoes for trekking.
8. T- Shirt, Bermuda & Floaters for rafting

Rishikesh River Rafting & Camping Season

Best Time and Season River Rafting and Camping in Rishikesh:
Rishikesh Rafting Season: 15st September to 30th June.
Rishikesh Riverside Beach Camping Season: 15st September to 25th June.
Rishikesh Jungle Camping Season: All year round

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Camping in Rishikesh

Lying amidst the foothills of the Himalayas, this Beach Camp in Rishikesh overlooks the holy Ganges thus presenting a completely mesmerizing spectacle to its visitors. A perfect getaway, the beach camp offers complete outdoor experience with white water rafting at its very best.

Our Beach Camp is located a few kilometres upstream from Rishikesh on a secluded sandy beach by the Ganga. The camp is known for its utmost emphasis on safety and efficient staff.

Activities at the Beach camp: The camp acts as a base for many adventure activities like river rafting, beach volleyball, naturewalks, bird watching, cliff jumping, team games, antakshari and other games during bonfire.

Rafting/Camping packages:

#BRAHMPURI TO RAMJHULA -(1 Night Stay)

Monday to Friday-Rs.900/-per person only
Saturday/Sunday-Rs.1400/- per person only

#SHIVPURI TO RAMJHULA -(1 Night Stay) 

Monday to Friday-Rs.1000/-per person only
Saturday/Sunday-Rs.1500/- per person only 

#MARINE-DRIVE TO RAMJHULA -(1 Night Stay) 

Monday to Friday-Rs.1200/-per person only
Saturday/Sunday-Rs.1600/- per person only

 ALL THE ABOVE PACKAGES INCLUDES

Day 01. Arrive at Rishikesh morning 10 am & go for a Jungle Trek to the Waterfall and then go to base camp. Get served with hot buffet lunch and then spend some free time to explore the area or enjoy camp games. Enjoy evening tea. bonfire with light snacks. Have Dinner. Overnight at the camp.

Day 02. Have morning tea. After breakfast go to Rafting starting point & start River Rafting from Brahmpuri and carry on down to Rishikesh for 10+ kms. Hit some of the enjoyable rapids on the Ganga i.e. Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton and Terminator. One can try Body Surfing and Cliff Jumping in this section. In the later part, we float past temples and ashrams and Ghats, enjoying the riverbank life along the Ganga. Arrive in Rishikesh. Tour terminates.
Meals : 1Lunch, 1Snacks, 1Dinner and 1Breakfast

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River Rafting in Rishikesh

Rishikesh has earned the label of the white water rafting capital of India. It's one of the desired destinations of every adventure fanatic and rafting along the mighty Ganges is every adventure seekers dream come true.You don't have to know swimming and rafting skills.

White water rafting is quite a current adventure sport in Rishikesh India. The snow fed Mountain Rivers winding down from the great Himalayas make northern India part one of the most excellent regions for this adventure sport in Rishikesh India. Untested and starters have their option of tranquil waters, with the assurance of a passage through superb riverside Ganga. 


RIVER RAFTING PACKAGES:

*Marine-Drive to Rishikesh-Rs.600/- per person only
*Shivpuri to Rishikesh-Rs.290/-per person only
*Brahamapuri to Rishikesh-Rs.190/- per person onl

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