Updated on August 1st, 2023

The journey matters more than the destination. When you travel anywhere, memories of the journey take up more space in your life than reaching your destination. Last year, we had a trip to Kedarnath. It was certainly a mystical journey. Covering the distance of 216 km by road, from Gaurikund to Rishikesh, we reached late at night. Our stay was at Summit By The Ganges Resort & Spa, Rishikesh. It is really a pleasant stay that offers all the space one needs for relaxation, romance, self-discovery, escape, excitement, rejuvenation, solitude, or sheer thrill. We all were extremely tired, so we just had some drinks, dinner and went to sleep. After having a refreshing and relaxing night in the hotel, we were all excited about the next day’s fun activities. We planned some adventure activities and Rafting in Rishikesh was the very first thing that clicked in our minds.

Enriched by the amazing Ganga River, lush green forests, and lofty Himalayan peaks, Rishikesh has many adventurous sports for energetic people to explore. Rishikesh, on one side, is popular for spiritual pilgrimage, on the other side, we also know it for adventure games, especially water games. The water of the flowing Ganga is very perfect for this game and it’s totally safe as well. The perfect time for Rafting in Rishikesh will be during the winter weather that’s from Oct-Feb.

All good things are wild and free.

Rafting in Rishikesh has all to make you believe that it’s wild but certainly a worthwhile experience, one must have in life. Rafting in the turbulent waters of the Ganga is an experience that no one ever forgets. It attracts thousands of adventure seekers every year. There are so a good deal of certified rafting operator companies, and experts available from where you can choose different packages. We took one from nearby our stay.

As we stood in front of the flowing river Ganga, the sheer beauty of the sight stunned us. Following brief formalities and guidance on safety, our instructor asked us to sit, keeping the balance of the raft. It was my first time experiencing this adventurous activity, so was feeling a little scared, but it was just being over conscious, all went smoothly. Our rafting guide managed everything safely and smoothly. We were four of us in the raft along with our guide, and our excitement at the adventure was full. The weather was sunny, but the chilled water of the river was making it pleasant.

Interesting names of rapids

The river’s rapids range from gentle to challenging, making it suitable for beginners and experienced rafters. You can enjoy the breathtaking natural scenery as you navigate through the rapids. Rishikesh also offers various rafting packages, including half-day and full-day trips, with trained guides to ensure safety. It’s a thrilling way to explore the beauty of Rishikesh and create unforgettable memories!

As you flow in the river and pass through rough water, called rapids. Locals give those rapids different interesting names or rafting guides. If you are a first-timer there, the names of the well-known rapids fascinate you. I remember when our guide started calling rapids with unique names like Black Money (Grade 1), Sweet Sixteen (Grade 1), Good Morning (Grade 1), Golf Course (Grade 3), Double Trouble (Grade 2), Rollercoaster (Grade 3) and many more.

Jumping in water & floating around the raft

Passing through all these gives you a uniquely thrilling experience. At some points, the guide asks you to jump and hang in the water by the sides of the raft. Our instructor also asked us to jump in the water, it was exciting but scary too. Slowly everyone jumped out there and we all have been floating around the raft, holding it. It has been fun.

It was difficult for everyone at the initial stage, but slowly everyone was feeling ok with this activity. I can easily say that we all enjoyed it. We passed through many rapids with water splashing on our faces and finally completed our ride. This all was an exceptional experience that we can’t forget ever.

Other adventurous games in Rishikesh

After rafting and camping in Rishikesh, there are other thrilling adventures like bungee jumping, Cliff Jumping, and Trekking that you may try. Rishikesh has several trekking routes passing through fantastic landscapes where you will get an incredible experience. You may also try Cliff jumping, but this needs a more courageous spirit to jump in bone-chilling water.

When we finished our rafting adventure, we came back to our hotel to get ready for our journey back. It was a fun-filled and thrilling experience that we all will not forget for years. Finally, we can say River rafting in Rishikesh is a thrilling and popular adventure activity. The Ganges River offers exciting rapids and scenic views, making it a great experience for adventure enthusiasts. You must plan a trip to this beautiful place.