Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

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Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation.Not just devoutness, Rishikesh has become one of the hottest hubs for adventure sports too, water sports being one of the major ones. With its picturesque locations and Ayurveda centres, Rishikesh finds a hot-spot on our ‘must visit’ destinations. The glistening Ganges is a charmer, the chants of Hindu prayers touch the soul, the scenic backdrop refreshes the senses and the adrenaline-pumping adventures wrecks the nerves the way it should. Rishikesh is a fusion of piousness and thrill, which is why the city has two names- Land of God, and The Adventure Capital of India. There are numerous things to do in Rishikesh, for people of all ages. River rafting, body surfing, cliff jumping, camping, bungee jumping and flying fox are among the top adventure activities in Rishikesh.



RIVER RAFTING




Rishikesh and river rafting compliment each other in such a way that today one word cannot be thought without the other. Your trip is incomplete if you don’t try your hands at river rafting in Rishikesh. It, in fact, is one of the best things to do in Rishikesh.




Anytime is the best time for river rafting in

Rishikesh, except monsoon. October to June is the ideal time to try river rafting in Rishikesh (except Jan).
River rafting routes:
  • Kaudiyala- Marine Drive (10 km with grade III & IV)
  • Marine Drive- Shivpuri (11 km with grade II & III)
  • Shivpuri-Brahmpuri (11 km with grade I & II)
  • Brahmpuri-Lakshman Jhula (9 km with grade I)
Rafting charges in Rishikesh: Rs 400-1300. (Charges for river rafting in Rishikesh gets cheaper in packages).

BUNGEE JUMPING


Jumpin Heights, Rishikesh, is currently India's Highest Bungy, at a height of 83 mtrs.
The gorgeous hilly terrains are an intrinsic part of Uttarakhand, and cannot be extricated out of the Rishikesh experience. The bungee jumping location is about few minute walk from the serene land. Please note that the 15-20 minute walk up from the Recovery point, after your Bungy, to the Cafeteria, maybe strenuous for some, considering this is a hilly area but we urge you to take this in the spirit of Rishikesh adventure tour packages, and come prepared with sports shoes.

This is a beautiful walk up nonetheless, amidst the wilderness of Rishikesh, and rest assured that we have made arrangements to make Bungee jumping places this as comfortable as possible, by providing 1 complementary bottle of water for the walk up, along with benches for a short rest, at regular intervals of the route. The bungee jumping prices are affordable and blended with other sports to make it more cost-effective.

FLYING FOX


Fly at 140 Kmph on Asia’s Longest Flying Fox! Fly with your closest pals! 
The fox is normally done by 3 people in Tandem. Can also be done solo, at an extra cost.

CAMPING AND BONFIRE

When the rapid pace of city life takes away the peace away there are serene hideouts to get yourself together, camping in Rishikesh being one of those. As the Ganges flow right beside you, and stars start to twinkle above you, you can grab your guitar and hum a tune you love. The flicker of bonfire will further keep you company.
Byasi Forest Camp is one of the best camps in Rishikesh.

CLIFF JUMPING

As Rishikesh falls in Shivalik region there are cliffs with varied heights, cliffs that are embraced by holy Ganges, this geographical phenomenon led to the introduction of cliff jumping in Rishikesh. Like many other adventure sports in Rishikesh, this too can be done by beginners as well as experts as they like.
Average height of cliffs: 20 feet (10 feet if the water level rises)
Where to do cliff jumping in Rishikesh: 2 km before Lakshman Jhula from Brahmapuri.

BODY SURFING


  • For all the water lovers, Rishikesh has a bucket full of activities that you can try and enjoy. For those of you that just love to laze around and be in the water, body surfing is the best kind of adventure. This adventure is suitable for all age groups and is guided by professionals. 
    Best of Rishikesh’s adventure clubs offer this sport and promise absolute safety to the participants. Let yourself lose in the ice cold water of River Ganga and add an experience to your Rishikesh adventure diaries. 
  • WATERFALL TREKKING
  • Trekking is a usual experience for most of us, but it’s quite unique in Rishikesh. Rishikesh adventure sports is one of its kind and waterfall trekking is one of the many thrilling adventures sports you witness in this town. In this sport, one can trek up the waterfall and feel the gushing water. This activity can be paired up with a picnic and then you can trek your way to glory alongside the waterfall. The activity is a mixture of fun and adventure.It is also easy to be ticked off by all the age groups and can be carried out as a group or alone. Tourists have an option to pair up with adventure clubs, book some Rishikesh adventure package and undertake multiple adventure activities. One can explore numerous destinations to do the same.


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