Best Adventure Activities in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is not only known for its spiritual and cultural heritage, but is also one of the most famous spot of India for top adventure activities. A lot of people, who want to get away from daily stress and want to refresh their life, visit this place and indulge themselves in these relaxing and thrilling activities. Activities like Rafting, camping, trekking, kayaking, Bungee Jumping, Flying Fox, Giant Swing and many more fun filled activities attract the tourists from all over the place. These activities encourage you to take risks beyond day to day life and show your guts. Taking part in such adventure helps boosting your confidence also. Rishikesh is considered a hub of India for adrenaline rush. All the activities are performed under professionals’ guidance and each safety measures are kept into mind while taking part. 1. RIVER RAFTING Rafting is one of the top paid adventure activities of Rishikesh. People who visit Rishikesh, sure does Rafting. Whether beginner or an experienced, each person takes part in River Rafting here under the guidance of professionals. In this activity, a group of people i.e. 8 or 10 board on a raft along with a professional and travel in the River Ganga by rafting in it. Travelling through the water, fighting through rapids, enjoying the jumps and free fall in the river while on the go, is an experience which you are going to remember throughout your life. Some of the pints in Rishikesh from which the rafting begins are Kaudiyala, Marine Drive, Shivpuri and Brahmpuri. Ranging from 9 kms to a maximum of 35 kms, this activity is available for all sorts of people except those with medical conditions and children below 14 years. Along with professionals, safety measures like Life guard Jacket, helmet and rope is provided mandatorily to every person in the raft. People who come for this activity are advised to bring a pair of clothes along with them and strictly avoid bringing mobile phones or any accessories on rafting boat. It is done in variable kilometres i.e. 9km, 10km, 1km, 25 km and 35 km depending on the number of rapids one wants to face and inner strength. The most recommended of all the rafting sessions are 15 kms and 35 kms rafting. This rafting begins from Shivpuri and ends at Laxman Jhula. This rafting is suggested for people who are first timers or beginners so that they can experience the activity at a single stretch without any extreme pressure. The rapids covered in this rafting are Return to sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course and Club House. Also, Cliff Jumping and Body surfing are the two other thrilling activities which one can perform while on this session. This rafting begins from Kaudiyala and ends at Laxman Jhula or Neem Beach. Mostly, 35 kms Rafting is carried out by people who have done rafting before as it is a long stretch and covers grade 3 and grade 4 which are considered the most difficult rapids. Total of 13 rapid falls under this rafting. The most difficult rapid which you come across in this session is ‘The Wall’ where most boats are likely to flip over. Also, you can experience free fall, body surfing, cliff jumping in this activity. Ganga Nadi Rafting Rotataion Samiti River Rafting Price List : Things to Know : To book your slot for river rafting Call us on 9560288532 (Tarun Gupta) 2. RISHIKESH CAMPING Most of the times, along with travelling to the sacred place, people visit here for a calm and peaceful get away i.e. camping. Living in a tent by the side of River Ganga and surrounded by greenery, is one of the ideal weekend you would like to spend. The beautiful view, the greenery, play activities, sparkling river and evening bonfire with a little music is all you need to refresh your mind and soul. Camping is done generally a few kilometers from Rishikesh away from the town crowd in the middle of mountains, river and greenery. Some of the places that are famous for camping are Shivpuri, Tapovan, and Neelkanth Temple Road. Beach side camping, river side camping, forest camping, luxury camping, deluxe camping are some of the camping types which people prefer. Aqua Splash, Wild Hawk, Ojas, Crossfire are some of the beautiful camps at a great location in Rishikesh. Things to know : To Book your Slot Call Us on 9560288532 (Tarun Gupta) 3. RAPPELLING Climbing up the steep valleys and large rocks of enchanting Shivalik Himalayas is altogether what Rappelling in Rishikesh is about. For those who just want to know what Rappelling is about and to have a small experience, they can do this fun activity on small hills around Rishikesh as well. But for those who want to descend down and get some chills down the spine, the august Shivalik Himalayas is best to go to. The activity is don under the guidance of professionals and with all the safety measures kept in mind. Season : September to June Timings : 8 AM to 3 PM Price : Rs 300 per person 4. BUNGEE JUMPING RISHIKESH Jumping from a height of 83 meters down touching the surface of river tied to a rope, how cool is that! Bungee Jumping is considered one of the top most thrilling paid adventures of India. People between the age of 18 and 60 years without any medical condition or acrophobia can try this stupefying activity. In this escapade, the professionals tie you to a hard rope according to your weight and push down 83 meters where you hang down and touch the surface of water. The sweetest part of this affair is as soon as you complete the task, you are given a badge that says ‘you’ve got guts’ and a certification of completion of the deed. The jump is performed under the guidance of professionals and all the safety measures are kept in mind. It remains closed from mid July to September. Also, Bungee paid coach is available
