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River Rafting in Uttarakhand

Raft with your family or your spouse, with your friends or with complete strangers; rafting tours in Uttrakhand are always going to be phenomenal. Uttrakhand can be a travelogue in the making and an adrenaline junkie water lover’s best bet. The smoky mountains, the quiet jungles, and the rapid river gush make this place a wonderland that comes right from the books of Ruskin Bond where numerous rafting tours are conducted. Uttrakhand is a place worth going where the roads create your journey, and the destination decorates your travel stories. The enchanting high peaks of the Himalayas and the misty-smoky River speak to you in glory and rejoice your arrival to its foot land. Scream your lungs out in the lofty tides of river Ganges while shoving your raft through the topaz waters of the river Rishikesh. Plunge into the ice cold water with your life jackets all buckled up and swim for some time before you finish your rafting experience, do not forget to take a cliff jump in the river to fill your soul with adventure.

 

The enthralling rafting activities are often teamed up with adventure sports like bungee jumping and zip lining for taking the thrill to a next level. Imagine a night when you camp after such activities and sit encircling a bonfire while you sing your throat out in the darkness of the woods and the whispers of the river, gorging on some locally made chicken and rice; aren’t you already dreaming? Uttrakhand is one such destination that is underrated for its beauty but is praised for the world-class adventure sports that it offers on the banks of river Ganges. Grab your friends and bring them along to have the most memorable rafting tours in Uttarakhand.

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What are the best places for rafting in Uttarakhand?

1. Byasi: In this small village, you can enjoy rafting activities in the holy Ganga river. This place has consistent water flow and the ideal demography for river rafting. Nearby, you will find several hotels and restaurants.

2. Devprayag:
Located at a height of 830 meters above sea level, this place is considered holy, as it is located near the confluence of the Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda river. This is an ideal spot for white water rafting.

3. Rishikesh:
This is one of the most popular places for river rafting in Uttarakhand. Here you will authorize rafting professionals who can provide you with an exciting yet safe experience. You can start your journey from multiple rafting spots.

4. Shivpuri:
One of the most popular rafting destinations, Shivpuri is visited by adventure enthusiasts every year for white water rafting activities in the river Ganga. Even if you are an amateur, you can have a safe and fun experience rafting here.

What is the minimum group size required for Uttarakhand river rafting?

River rafting is an exciting activity, you must strictly follow safety procedures communicated by the experts or else you could end up in a bad accident. To keep the raft steady, there must be at least 7-8 people in a single raft. Bigger groups should split themselves among rafts.

How long does a river rafting session in Uttarakhand last?

When you visit a river rafting point in Uttarakhand, they will usually present you with some options. You can select the distance you wish to travel down the river. Usually, a rafting session will last for a minimum of 1.5 hours. If you wish to travel a long distance, it could take 3 hours or so.

What is the age limit river rafting in Uttarakhand?

River rafting is an extremely thrilling but risky sport, and there is an age limit for the activity. The government has recently lowered the age limit from 14 years to 12 years. Also, earlier, the maximum age limit was 65, but now there is no maximum age limit for this activity.

Uttarakhand Rafting Reviews

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Avantika Bharti
Reviewed: 05 Mar 2025
5.0/5
Booked:Rafting in Rishikesh
One of the best experience I had Guide was excellent
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Shivam Singh
Reviewed: 12 Nov 2024
5.0/5
Booked:Book Rishikesh River Rafting at Lowest Price INR 399
I recently did a 16 km river rafting adventure in Rishikesh, organised by Thrillophilia, and it was truly unforgettable! The entire experience was incredibly well-organized, from the initial booking to the safety instructions provided before the start. The staff at Thrillophilia were professional, e... Read More
Shivam Singh
Shivam Singh
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Sriramakrishnan V
Reviewed: 24 Oct 2024
5.0/5
Booked:Book Rishikesh River Rafting at Lowest Price INR 399
It's value for money.. the guides are professional and allows for a jump in Ganga in non-rapid areas which is cool..
Sriramakrishnan V
Sriramakrishnan V
Sriramakrishnan V
Sriramakrishnan V
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Sweety Sharma
Reviewed: 04 Nov 2024
4.0/5
Booked:Rishikesh Camping With Rafting
Far from main road difficult to reach .passage was narrow.but food and stay was awesome. Thanks
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Ajay Shrivastava
Reviewed: 06 May 2024
5.0/5
Booked:Book Rishikesh River Rafting at Lowest Price INR 399
We did white river rafting. It was great fun. We were doing this for the first time in our lives and all of us were around 60 years of age. The guide ensured that we were all safe and no one took any undue pressure or tension. Had a great time.
Ajay Shrivastava
Ajay Shrivastava
Ajay Shrivastava
Ajay Shrivastava
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Anishk Sinha
Reviewed: 21 Jun 2024
5.0/5
Booked:Rafting in Rishikesh
We booked 3 tickets and really enjoyed the Rafting. The guide was knowledgeable and made sure we have a lot of fun. Highly recommend this for everyone.

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