Rishikesh River Rafting
Rafting in Rishikesh , Uttaranchal
Lets get down to some aqua adventure where all you need to do in the beginning is stay calm and respect the "nature of water"and to top it all when the water is from "Ganga Maiyya" which stands as "Mother of all the Rivers". Rishikesh is also known as the "rafting hub" where it offers a great deal of participation for both professsionels and amateurs.It offers a grand stretch of 36 Kms.of white flowing water with around 14 rapids of different calibre where you are free to "test" or "taste" yours.

One doesn"t have to be a accomplished swimmer to attain all that as the Life jackets ensures life for upto 30 hrs in water and we make sure we get you back on the raft in the first 10 minutes.Life jackets helps one swim as well so one can try on some under water activities as its great fun.We have an accomplished bunch of certified professionels who accompany you through your entire journey....all the very best.

International Scale of River Difficulty

The International Scale of River Difficulty is a standardized scale used to rate the safety of a stretch of river, or a single rapid. The grade reflects the technical difficulty, skill level required and danger associated with the section of river.

Classification
There are six levels each referred to as "Grade" or "Class" and then a number. The scale is not linear, nor is it fixed. For instance, there can be hard grade twos, easy grade threes, and so on. The grade of a river may change with the level of flow. Often a river or rapid will be given a numerical grade, and then a plus (+) or minus (-) to indicate if it is in the higher or lower end of the difficulty level.

Also note that while a river section may be given an overall grading, it may contain sections above that grade, often noted as features, or conversely, it may contain sections of lower graded water as well. Details of portages may be given if these pose specific challenges.



Class I: Easy.
Waves small; passages clear; no serious obstacles.

Class II: Medium.
Rapids of moderate difficulty with passages clear. Requires experience plus suitable outfit and boat.

Class III: Difficult.
Waves numerous, high, irregular; rocks; eddies; rapids with passages clear though narrow, requiring expertise in manoeuvring; scouting usually needed. Requires good operator and boat.

Class IV: Very difficult.
Long rapids; waves high, irregular; dangerous rocks; boiling eddies; best passages difficult to scout; scouting mandatory first time; powerful and precise manoeuvring required. Demands expert boatman and excellent boat and good quality equipment.

Class V: Extremely difficult.
Exceedingly difficult, long and violent rapids, following each other almost without interruption; riverbed extremely obstructed; big drops; violent current; very steep gradient; close study essential but often difficult. Requires best person, boat, and outfit suited to the situation. All possible precautions must be taken.

Class VI (or U) Unrunnable.

Specific location/national classifications
International Scale of River Difficulty India

Grade I: Small, easy waves; mainly flat water.
Grade II: Mainly clear passages; some areas of difficulty.
Grade III: Difficult passages; narrow in places and with high waves.
Grade IV: Very difficult, narrow and requiring precise maneuvering.
Grade V: Extremely difficult. Very fast-flowing waters which can be maneuvered only by experts
Grade VI: For all practical purposes, unmanageable- even suicidal.

Note: - All Water Activities will be during Rafting Only!
1-Body surfing,

2-Cliff Jump,

3-Swimming,

Rainbow Camp in Rishikesh
River Rafting Packages

Packages-1 (Brahmpuri to Ram Jhula)

(Hit some of the enjoyable rapids on the Ganga i.e. Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton and Terminator. One can try Body Surfing and Cliff Jumping in this section. In the later part, we float past temples and ashrams and Ghats, enjoying the riverbank life along the Ganga. Arrive in Rishikesh. Tour terminates .)

 

Packages-2(Shivpuri to Nim Beach)

we tackle Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Club house, Initiation, Double and Trouble . One can try Body Surfing and Cliff Jumping also in this section. In the later part, The tour terminates.

Level	Starting Point	Distance	Grades	Time	Include
Basic	Shivpuri to Nim Beach	16 Kms	IV+	3:30 hars	Body Surfing ,Swimming, Cliff Jumping
Rapids	Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Club house, Initiation, Double Trouble and Hilton.

Packages-3(Marine Drive To Nim)

Today, we hit some of the most exciting rapids on the Ganga i.e. Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course & Club house. We hit Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton and Terminator. One can also try Body Surfing and Cliff Jumping in this section. In the later part, we float past temples and ashrams and Ghats. Enjoy the riverbank life along the Ganga. Arrive in Rishikesh. Tour concludes.

Level	Starting Point	Distance	Grades	Time	Include
Basic	Marine Drive to Nim Beach	24 Kms	IV+	4:30 hars	Body Surfing ,Swimming, Cliff Jumping
Rapids	Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Club house, Initiation, Double Trouble and Hilton.etc.

Packages-4(Kaudiyala To Nim)

A few small rapids. Go down "Three Blind Mice", The WALL, Crossfire" and "Body Surfing Rapid" till Shivpuri THEN Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Club house, Initiation, Double and Trouble . One can try Body Surfing and Cliff Jumping also in this section. In the later part, The tour terminates.

Level	Starting Point	Distance	Grades	Time	Include
Basic	Kaudiyala to Nim Beach	36 Kms	IV+	4:30 hars	Body Surfing ,Swimming, Cliff Jumping
Rapids	"Three Blind Mice", THA WALL, Crossfire" and "Body Surfing Rapid" Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Club house, Initiation, Double Trouble and Hilton.etc.

Also We Provide : - Water Activities will be during Rafting Only! (Body surfing, Cliff Jump, Swimming) etc.

Rafting Safety Information
What you will Carry for River Rafting & Camping
# PERSONEL CHECKLIST
# T- shirts and Shorts/tights for rafting and trekking
# Floaters/Sandals preferably with ankle straps for rafting
# Sport Shoes for trekking/jungle walk
# Torch/Flashlight with batteries (very important)
# Personal toilet articles like towel, soap, etc
# Personal first aid kit
# Misc. reading / writing material
# miscllenious(juices & drinks)

We provide River Rafting Gears & Assistance
# River Rafting Guide & Splash life jackets.
# Helmets & river rafting gears
# Other required safety accessories

River Rafting Season in Rishikesh
# February to June & September to November

All Adventure Medical Condition Must checks
1:- Heart Problems
2:- High Blood pressure
3:- spondylitis
4:- Back Ache
5:- Recently fracture
6:- Epilepsy
7:- Pregnancy

Must checks
1-No intake of alcohol at least six hours prior to any adventure activity.
2- Going for a swim/ kayaking without life jackets is not permitted.
3- Swimming/kayaking has to be done under the supervision of a professional instructor.
4-Swimming too far out from the ganga beach is not permitted. Fast currents can take you swiftly downstream.
While rafting: 5-Non-swimmers may be restricted to certain sections of the river on the advice of the river guide/trip leader.
6-Life jackets and helmets are a must for all our guests and guide.

Safety and Equipment on Rafting
The equipment and the safety guides for rafting

On every rafting trip, safety is our top priority. We employ international guides to ensure that international safety standards are met on every trip. The wetsuits are designed to keep you warm and your life jacket will keep you afloat even if you cannot swim well. You will be asked to wear a helmet on all river trips.

Lifejacket
They are coastguard approved jackets and helps one stay afloat for a good deal of time and it also helps the non swimmers to try a hand at swimming.
our life jackets are rated to work for persons not heavier than 120K.g. and chest size no larger than 52 inches. Please check with our office if you have questions about medical or physical concerns.

Water Sports Helmet
The Water Sports Helmet is a visor helmet for all water sports - white water, kayaking, canoeing, , kite boarding. These are tested and engineered to meet the CE 1385 helmet standards for water sports. Brock Foam offers multi-impact performance, porosity and breathability and 3D airflow. Air and moisture circulate in any direction without the risk of absorbtion. Brock Foam is also very resilient and returns to its original shape after impact thereby offering protection to multiple impacts.

Economy Paddle
This inexpensive, lightweight, sturdy paddle is great for rafting and canoeing. It features a 7.75" x 20.5" polypropylene blade and a 1" diameter aluminum shaft. A T-grip handle and 8" gripping area to complete the package.

The industry standard! This 1-1/8" aluminum shaft extends well into the blade for added strength and is covered with polyethylene to provide a warm, secure grip. The 8" x 20" moulded blade uses super-strong polypropylene for a powerful yet lightweight paddle.

Rescue Throw Bag
Reverse Taper Throw Bag Our Number 1 Bag - Absolutely the easiest throwing bag. 75' - 3/8" poly - 12" tall X 7" to 4" diameter.It helps draw people back in case they fall off the raft.The guide would explain the amatures all the nitty-grittys of it and you are free to get clarifications if any.