Ganges Rafting, Shivpuri
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India's most popular whitewater rafting trip. The roughly 16-km run from Shivpuri back to Rishikesh passes several Grade 3 and 4 rapids.
The upper Ganges is India's most established rafting route. The most common run, from Shivpuri to Rishikesh, is about 16 km and takes 2 to 3 hours. It passes Grade 3 and 4 rapids with names like 'Washing Machine' and 'Roller Coaster', and there are cliff-jumping spots along the way. Longer runs from Marinepuri and Kaudiyala suit experienced rafters, and riverbank campsites with tents are found around Kaudiyala. Prices are about 600 to 1,500 rupees per person. Choose a licensed company, and wear a life jacket and helmet. During the monsoon season (roughly July to August), the government suspends rafting.
Opening hours
Approx. mid-Sep to Jun, daily 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Patna Waterfall
- Vashishta Gufa
- Neer Garh Waterfall
- Tera Manzil Temple (Trayambakeshwar)
- Lakshman Jhula
- Jumpin Heights Bungee (Mohan Chatti)
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
- Ram Jhula