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River Rafting in Rishikesh

The gurgling and revving Ganges and its tributaries in Rishikesh, makes river rafting in Rishikesh a must try adventurous sports for the adventure junkies. Guarded by the majestic Himalayas and surrounded by the lush green vegetation, the holy city of Rishikesh is just 43 km from Haridwar.

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River Rafting in Rishikesh

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  1. A Complete Guide to Rafting in Rishikesh

  2. The adventure begins once you land here - Rishikesh

  3. Best time for Rafting in Rishikesh Nestled at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Rishikesh or the starting point of the ‘Chardham' is one of the adventure hubs in the country. Fringed with towering mountain peaks, captivating forests and gushing water-bodies; mainly the holy Ganges and its other tributaries, this enticing city in Uttarakhand plays a stunning host to several adrenaline pumping activities. Rafting is one of them. The best time for rafting is October-December (mid) & February (mid)-May

  4. Types of Rapids Grade-I:Thelevels of the currents are very low and the amateurs can easily navigate through them. Grade-II:One step tougher than the Grade-I rapids, these type of rapids involve a bit of training, navigating skills and usually offers moderate level of difficulty in manoeuvring.. Grade-III:Withinhere, one can find the bigger waves that require good navigating techniques and proper guidance Grade-IV:Offeringchallenging waves, uneven flow of the water and sudden drops, these rapids, at times can topple the raft easily. Grade-V: These rapids require ardent training and can only be navigated successfully by the expert rafters. For more details visit : http://www.thrillophilia.com/rishikesh-rafting

  5. Rapids in Rishikesh 1. Sweet Sixteen (Grade-I):Without any hard obstacles and no strenuous waves, it offers easy passage and serves as an ideal learning ground for the novices. 2. Hilton and Terminator (Grade-II):Passing through sharp ridges, several turns and twists of the river, this rapid is among the most sought after rapids in Rishikesh. 3. Three Blind Mice (Grade-III):In this portion, the river makes its way through narrow and sharp passes, and thus it has gained the fame of being a Grade-III rapid. 4. Cross Fire (Grade-III): A rapid that takes you to a stunning beach in Rishikesh, Cross Fire is categorised as a Grade-III rapid due to the challenges it offers. 5. Roller Coaster (Grade-III/IV): Frothy and challenging waves, extreme level of currents, maelstroms and rocky surfaces are the characteristics of this rapid 6. Golf Course (Grade-IV): If you are looking for some of the best and enthralling rafting experiences in Rishikesh, hit the Golf Course. 7. The Wall (Grade-IV): A rapid that offers you some of the extreme level challenges and upon crossing which, you get rewarded with the best adrenaline kick 8. Daniel's Dip (Grade-V):Also termed as the second highest rapid of the Ganges, this Grace-V rapid is a true delight for the ardent rafters.

  6. Safety Measures in Rafting: • Non-swimmers or minors must not try rafting other than with the Grade-I rapids. • Before joining the rafting expedition, one should get a health check-up done • Do not involve in the consumption of alcohol or any other intoxicants during rafting. • Always paddle as a team and not individual • Pay heed to all the guidelines and instructions from the tour guides or facilitators. • Always put on the life-jackets to avoid any mishaps

  7. Things to Carry: • Carry an extra pair of clothes and towels • During rafting, wear suggested clothes only • Sunscreen lotion or any similar lotion • Sunglasses (if necessary)

  8. A little more about us Thrillophilia.com is India’s biggest online portal for activity and experiential travel. With more than 20000 travelers and 400 trips across India, Thrillophilia becomes the one stop solution for related travel needs. High quality managed experiences for offbeat travel revolving around the concept of eco-tourism is Thrillophilia’s unique expertise.

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  11. Get in touch with us at +91 968-602-0000 Or email us at… info@thrillophilia.com

  12. Image Credits: • Travayegeur– Flickr • Abrinsky- Flickr

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