ALOK RAI - NDTV
It was my first camp at rishikesh and we really enjoyed the experience.Thanks a lot to Himalayan Moments and your entire team for making our stay a pleasurable one. We really enjoyed the food, staying and fantastic river rafting with raft guide Kushal. Having Maggi at cliff jumping spot was best part of this rafting
SANJAY ANCHAL - INDIA TODAY GROUP
It is excitement, adventure and really awesome. Everything was perfect rafting, waterfall, staying, food etc. A very good experience, which you should feel every year (at least once in life time). We have decided to arrange similar trip every year. Thanks to Pramod and team for such a wonderful arrangement. Just FANTASTIC!!!
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - UK
It was really a lot of fun camping at Rsihikesh. Himalayan Moments team took good care of us. Though medical facilities are not available at the campsite, when we needed medical assistance, a doctor was called in immediately. We are really thankful for all the facilities and services made available at the camp.
Rishikesh River Rafting Camping Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Q1: Best Time for river rafting in Rishikesh. ?
A: Rishikesh open for tourist around the year, but best time for river rafting in rishikesh September end to mid-November and March ends to 1st week of june. Favorable weather for rishikesh river rafting seekers during these two periods.
Q2 : Is river rafting available in Rishikesh.?
A: Yes, river rafting is operational in Rishikesh throughout the year except for monsoons time(July to mid-September). Every year rafting closed in 30th June.
Q3 : Whats is the cost of River Rafting in Rishikesh?
A: Rishikesh river rafting Cost ranges from Rs. 300 to Rs 1500 per person as per selected river rafting stretch.
Q4 : Best Rapids For River Rafting In Rishikesh?
A: The rapids are classified from Grade 1 to 4, based on the level of difficulty in manoeuvrability.
Rapids Grade: 1 – Easy navigation across mild streams. Almost no risk involved.
Rapids Grade: 2 – Holds notably apart obstacles or rocks and proffers easy maneuver.
Rapids Grade: 3 – Reasonably adventurous rapids and require good judgment.
Rapids Grade: 4 – These rapids are strong enough to tumble the raft.
Rapids Grade: 5 – Dangerous rapids. Strictly for experts.
Q5 : Rishhikesh River Rafting distance or How many stretches of river rafting available in Rishikesh?
A: Currently open 4 stretch of Rishikesh river rafting depending on rapids.
• 9 km river rafting stretch from Brahmpuri to Nim Beach/Ramjhula
• 16 km river rafting stretch from Shivpuri to Nim Beach/Ramjhula
• 24 km river rafting stretch from Marine Drive to Nim Beach/Ramjhula
• 30 km river rafting stretch from Byasi to Ramjhula
Q6 : What is the minimum age limit for river rafting?
A: 14 years minimum age limit rishikesh river rafting set by Ganga Nadi Rotation Samiti (Rishikesh Rafting Samiti).
Q7 : Is river rafting safe for non swimmers?
A: Yes, river rafting is safe for nonswimmer person as offer Lifeguard jacket, helmet, knee guard, and elbow guard is provided for the safety. In case of raft flip do not panic, all guides are properly trained to handle adverse situations and rescue rafter from drowning.
Q8 : The names of major rapids in Rishikesh
A: Black Money (Grade 1), Sweet Sixteen (Grade 1), Good Morning (Grade 1), Body Surfing (Grade 1), Club House (Grade 2), Initiation (Grade 2), Double Trouble (Grade 2), Hilton (Grade 2), Terminator (Grade 2), Shivpuri Rapid (Grade 2+), Three Blind Mice (Grade 3), Cross Fire (Grade 3), Roller coaster (Grade 3), Golf Course (Grade 3), Return to Sender (Grade 3), Daniel’s Dip (Grade 3+) and The Great Wall (Grade 4).
Q9 : Camping safe in Rishikesh?
A: Yes, camping in Rishikesh is safe. Flow Camp guideline and avoid is a late-night walk in the nearby camping areas.
Q10 : December a good time to visit Rishikesh?
A: Yes, Rishikesh can be visited throughout the year. December is weather Time of Rishikesh, many of tourist come in Rishikesh.
Q11: What is famous places in Rishikesh for shopping?
A: Rishikesh main market is near Triveni Ghat area, popular places for shopping for tourist like Laxman Jhula Market, Ram Jhula Market, Swarg Ashram Market and Tapovan Market.
Q12: Is there snowfall in Rishikesh?
A: Does Rishikesh have snow?, there is no snowfall in rishikesh. Normally snowfall is on above 2000 meters altitude in winter.
