Introduction -River Rafting in India
Only few rivers in the world have the mystique of the Ganges, the living mother Goddess of the India. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. Enjoy and explore the life time experience on a date with mother Ganges. Your first encounter will be the beginning of the addiction.

Float Trips White Water Magic & Action Beach Lunch at our Nature camp

Initiation to White Water

Half Day Float trip from Brahmpuri to Muni Ki Reti (11 Kms)
Best For Children between 5 to 10 years , Families with children & elderly people

Inclusive of Transport to Starting point, Tea/ Soft drinks, Rafting with professional river guide and world class equipment.

Drive(20 Minutes) to Brahmpuri. Arrive and walk down to the river. After preparation and safety briefing enboat to raft down till Muni ki Reti. We hit Initiation, Double Trouble , Hilton and terminator rapids. One can try body surfing & cliff jump on this section. In the later part we float past Suspension bridges, ashrams and temples. Certainly the best angle to see Rishikesh the town of Gods ,Ghats & the Ganges. Trip terminates upon arrival at Muni Ki Reti.

White Water Magic
Full Day trip from Shivpuri to Muni Ki Reti (17 Kms)
Best for Children from 10 & 7 above, Students and Adult groups

Inclusive of Transport to Starting point, Beach Lunch , Rafting with professional river guide and world class equipment.

Drive(30 Minutes) to Shivpuri. Arrive and walk down to the river. After preparation and safety briefing enboat to raft down till Muni ki Reti. Today we hit some of the most exciting rapids on Ganga e.g. Return to sender, Roller coaster, Golf Course and Club House. Beach lunch. After lunch We hit Initiation, Double Trouble , Hilton and terminator rapids. One can try body surfing & cliff jump on this section. In the later part we float past Suspension bridges, ashrams and temples. Certainly the best angle to see Rishikesh the town of Gods,,Ghats& the Ganges. Trip terminates upon arrival at Muni Ki Reti.

White Water Action
Long full day trip from Marine Drive to Muni Ki Reti (27 Kms)
Best for Young and Adults looking for Ultimate Adventure on the river.

Inclusive of Transport to Starting point, Beach Lunch , Rafting with professional river guide and world class equipment.

Drive(45 Minutes) to Marine Drive . Arrive and walk down to the river. After preparation and safety briefing enboat to raft down till Muni ki Reti. Today we hit some of the most exciting rapids on Ganga e.g .Black Money, Cross fire, Three Blind mice, body Surfing , Return to sender, Roller coaster, Golf Course and Club House. Beach lunch. After lunch We hit Initiation, Double Trouble , Hilton and terminator rapids. One can try body surfing & cliff jump on this section. In the later part we float past Suspension bridges, ashrams and temples. Certainly the best angle to see Rishikesh the town of Gods, Ghats & the Ganges. Trip terminates upon arrival at Muni Ki Reti.

Rafting: A Fact Sheet

FITNESS LEVELS
It is not necessary to be a fitness freak to enjoy the thrills of riding the wild Himalayan white waters. Beginners would however be well-advised to join one of the various established operators to learn the rudiments of river running, or white water rafting as it is popularly called. Going on a raft with an experienced river guide is akin to hopping a lift on a space shuttle. With sturdy helmets, buoyancy aids and instructors at the controls, you have little to worry about. River guides are also trained for rescue and to provide With competent professional guides, these sports should not be considered dangerous. At the same time you must appreciate the element of risk inherent in all adventure sports. It is important for river runners, to know the grading of the river that they intend emergency first aid in case of injury.

RISK/SKILL FACTOR running.
All rivers could be graded on a scale varying from grade 1 to grade 6. The grading indicates the state of water stretches and the skill level required to negotiate them. The same river could be graded differently at different places and grading also depends upon the time of the year, i.e. monsoon or non-monsoon period. Rivers rapids are graded as follows, and it is a good idea to check the scale with your guide before setting off:

Grade I – Easy, small waves. No obstacles.
Grade II – Moderate difficulty with clear passages.
Grade III – Difficult, high irregular waves, narrow passages, requires precise maneuvering.
Grade IV – Very difficult, powerful waves, very precise maneuvering.
Grade V – Extremely difficult, long, violent, highly congested. Team of experts only.
Grade VI – Unrunnable. Suicidal.

Questions commonly asked while rafting:

How Deep is the River? Must I know how to swim?
It is not a necessity as long as you don't fear the water. You are provided a life jacket which will keep you afloat even if you do fall overboard – which isn't common.

What kind of experience and participation is required?
No previous experience is necessary. You may participate by 'paddling', and so help power the raft. Complete control rests with your professional and very experienced river guide. He will tell you exactly what to do. Safety procedures are detailed prior to every trip.

What are the requirements for running the different expeditions?
The Alaknanda river expedition may be done by first timers. The Bhagirathi river expedition is for people with some previous white water experience.

What do I need to bring for a rafting trip?
T shirts, Shorts or light pants, river sandals or tennis shoes without shocks, suns cream, sun glasses

Can children go rafting?
The minimum age for a complete rafting trip is 12 years. Children below 12 may be given certain stretches of the river, but this totally depends on the discretion of the river guide, and the existing water levels.

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