On the water · INDIA RAFTING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend who has never held a paddle: 10 india rafting tours that are worth the money, each with what the water does and the one thing to check before you pay.
Raft 16 km of the Ganges from Shivpuri to NIM Beach with a trained guide such as Ajit, Vishal, or Dave leading the boat. You’ll handle several rapids, then have chances for body surfing and cliff jumping. Transport, raft, helmet, paddle, life jacket, and fees are included.
“It was excellent experience. Red chilli adventure team was very helpful and caring. Loves the experience”
Meet White World Expeditions at 8:30 am, then ride to Marine Drive for a 26 km Ganges rafting run. Your guide leads you through 14 Grade I to III+ rapids, with a safety kayaker, swimming, body surfing, snacks, and tea. The trip ends near NIM Beach before returning to Tapovan.
“Great time down the Ganges River. Grest guides. They spent lot of time explaining the history behind the Ganges and the type of river rapids we would encounter”
Join Red Chilli Adventure for a four-hour, 26km rafting run on the Ganges from Rishikesh. A trained guide leads your raft through about 10 rapids, with safety kayakers nearby and transport to the launch point. The trip suits beginners and experienced paddlers, but children under 14 cannot join. Bring drinking water and finish back in town by lunchtime.
“What a fun trip! Our guide was very knowledgeable but also very fun and laid back, which made the trip very fun. As compared to other companies we saw on the river, I think Red Chilli was easily the highest quality. All of our equipment Read more”
Meet White World Expeditions at 8:00 a.m. for a 35 km Ganges rafting run from Kaudiyala to NIM Beach. You get a safety briefing, gear, guide, safety kayaker, snacks, lunch, transport, swimming, body surfing, and fun games. The route includes Grade III to IV rapids, with guides such as Birju, Neeraj, Trilok Rawat, and Bheem associated with the team.
Spend about six and a half hours on a quieter upper stretch of the Ganges near Rishikesh. Guide Dev and the safety kayaker lead you through roughly 12 rapids, including The Wall, Three Blind Mice, and Roller Coaster, with snacks, a cliff jump, lunch, and shared jeep transport included.
Spend two nights beside the Ganges on a three-day rafting expedition from Devprayag to Rishikesh. Paddle 97 km through calm water and rapids, camp on river beaches, swim where conditions allow, and rely on a professional guide, safety gear, cooks, and included transport. Groups are limited to 15, with at least 8 needed to operate.
Meet at M.B. Adventure, ride to the launch point, and spend about three and a half hours rafting the Ganges near Rishikesh. Your Hindi or English-speaking guide provides the raft, transport, helmet, and life jacket, then leads you through Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Double Trouble, and other rapids.
“Absolutely loved the activity! Although our instructors tried to get extra money out of us for the transport to the rafting point so be wary and waiver your rights!”
You’ll raft a calm 9-kilometer stretch of the Ganges from Rishikesh with a professional guide, safety jacket, helmet, and paddle. The trip takes about 2.5 hours, including the drive, preparation, and 1.5 to 2 hours on the water. Expect two or three small rapids, a short stop for cliff jumping, and possible swimming.
“Loved rafting down the Ganges, we had the best time. Tranquil in between the rapids, and even got to swim.”
Raft the Ganges from 6 to 34 km with an English-speaking team, safety equipment, and transport from the Brahmpuri office. Choose easy Class I and II rapids near Ram and Laxman Jhula, or tackle Class III and IV sections with safety kayakers. Abli and Kuli are named members of the highly safety-focused crew.
“Abli was our boat captain and Kuli was our safety kayak expert.. wonderful experience from Rishikesh.. and they are very experienced team.. infact a very safety oriented team.. in our entire batch of river rafting groups that boarded in the morning, this Inbound team was the only group to have followed the rules with safety kayak along with the tourists.. they followed safety protocol as if it’s their second nature.. if I go back again to Rishikesh for river rafting again, this is the team I would approach again and again..”
You’ll raft a 24 km stretch of the Ganges near Rishikesh with a government-certified instructor, safety gear, and pickup from Tapovan or Rishikesh. The route may begin at Marine Drive or Brahmpuri and finish at Shivpuri or Ram Jhula. Expect 1 to 1.5 hours on the water, with optional cliff jumping and body surfing.
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