The Trip to Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a small town in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India. About 30 kms from Haridwar, an important pilgrimage center in India, Rishikesh is also a holy destination for Hindus. The Char Dham Yatra ideally begins from Rishikesh.
But for adventure lovers, Rishikesh is quite famous for its white water rafting on the holy Ganges apart from many other adventurous options like rock climbing, bungee jumping, kayaking etc.
The geography of Rishikesh is what makes the place an incredible destination. Blessed with the Ganges originating from the high altitude Himalayan glaciers, serene jungles around verdant hillocks and the some of the toughest pilgrimage roots, Rishikesh is a perfect holiday destination and the trip is unquestionably incomplete without a fling with one’s adventurous streaks.
River Rafting is certainly the foremost among the various adventurous sports. The Ganges appeals to the adventure lust people to accept the challenges to dominate its wild rapids and feel the winning mirth. Each raft accommodates 6-10 people depending on the size. There are 5 major rafting stretches.
1. Brahmpuri to Nim beach - 9 kms stretch with Grade 1+ rapids. Its the easiest of all the stretches. Good for older people, family members like children who cannot do the tougher stretches or are afraid of water.
2. Shivpuri to Nim beach - 16 kms stretch with Grade 4 rapids. Good stretch with rapids like Golf Course, Club House and Roller Coaster. Rafting on this stretch takes about 2 hours.
3. Marine Drive to Nim Beach - 24 kms stretch with Grade 3/4 rapids like Black Money, Three Blind Mice etc. Rafting on this stretch takes about 3-4 hours.
4. Kaudiyala to Nim Beach - 36 kms stretch with Grade 3/4/5 rapids. Only experienced rafters should try this. Star attraction is The Wall, a Grade 5 rapid where 90% of the boats flip sending everyone into water. Rafting on this stretch takes about 7 hours.
5. Devprayag to Nim Beach - Rafting on this stretch takes about 2-3 days. Only for rafting junkies and professional rafters. You take your food, camping equipment etc with you on another raft.
While rafting the guide lets you swim in certain calmer patches of Ganges, and even body surf some of the Grade 1-2 rapids. Rafting is safe for non-swimmers as well but the deal is not to panic. You won't feel any ground beneath your feet when in water, but take the plunge and enjoy the current.
Near Nim Beach there is a small cliff where one can try Cliff Jumping from some 30 odd feet. It doesn't look a lot but takes the hell out of you to do it.
Apart from Rafting and Cliff Junping, there are other options like Kayaking, Trekking and Bungee Jumping which are great fun too.
If you are looking for a short adventure filled weekend trip, then Rishikesh is a great option. My trip to Rishikesh was great and have lots of memories to share. Below is the post with the details and more amazing pics from the trip.
The Trip to Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a small town in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India. About 30 kms from Haridwar, an important pilgrimage center in India, Rishikesh is also a holy destination for Hindus. The Char Dham Yatra ideally begins from Rishikesh.
But for adventure lovers, Rishikesh is quite famous for its white water rafting on the holy Ganges apart from many other adventurous options like rock climbing, bungee jumping, kayaking etc.
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The geography of Rishikesh is what makes the place an incredible destination. Blessed with the Ganges originating from the high altitude Himalayan glaciers, serene jungles around verdant hillocks and the some of the toughest pilgrimage roots, Rishikesh is a perfect holiday destination and the trip is unquestionably incomplete without a fling with one’s adventurous streaks.
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River Rafting is certainly the foremost among the various adventurous sports. The Ganges appeals to the adventure lust people to accept the challenges to dominate its wild rapids and feel the winning mirth. Each raft accommodates 6-10 people depending on the size. There are 5 major rafting stretches.
1. Brahmpuri to Nim beach - 9 kms stretch with Grade 1+ rapids. Its the easiest of all the stretches. Good for older people, family members like children who cannot do the tougher stretches or are afraid of water.
2. Shivpuri to Nim beach - 16 kms stretch with Grade 4 rapids. Good stretch with rapids like Golf Course, Club House and Roller Coaster. Rafting on this stretch takes about 2 hours.
3. Marine Drive to Nim Beach - 24 kms stretch with Grade 3/4 rapids like Black Money, Three Blind Mice etc. Rafting on this stretch takes about 3-4 hours.
4. Kaudiyala to Nim Beach - 36 kms stretch with Grade 3/4/5 rapids. Only experienced rafters should try this. Star attraction is The Wall, a Grade 5 rapid where 90% of the boats flip sending everyone into water. Rafting on this stretch takes about 7 hours.
5. Devprayag to Nim Beach - Rafting on this stretch takes about 2-3 days. Only for rafting junkies and professional rafters. You take your food, camping equipment etc with you on another raft.
While rafting the guide lets you swim in certain calmer patches of Ganges, and even body surf some of the Grade 1-2 rapids. Rafting is safe for non-swimmers as well but the deal is not to panic. You won't feel any ground beneath your feet when in water, but take the plunge and enjoy the current.
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Near Nim Beach there is a small cliff where one can try Cliff Jumping from some 30 odd feet. It doesn't look a lot but takes the hell out of you to do it.
Apart from Rafting and Cliff Junping, there are other options like Kayaking, Trekking and Bungee Jumping which are great fun too.
If you are looking for a short adventure filled weekend trip, then Rishikesh is a great option. My trip to Rishikesh was great and have lots of memories to share. Below is the post with the details and more amazing pics from the trip.
The Trip to Rishikesh
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