River Rafting in India & Rishikesh

The Indian sub-continent perhaps had the largest network of rivers in the world. The northern rivers with their origins in the lofty Himalayas provide an exciting adventure for the white water enthusiasts. These rivers race, surge, whirl, froth and crash over and around boulders, as though rushing to get to the freedom of the Great Plains, rejoicing in their escape from captivity of the mountains.

Of all the rivers, Ganga is the most beautiful river. The mighty Ganges originates from Gaumukh in Garhwal region of the Himalayas. It is a superb river for inflatable rafts. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. To ride these rapids and to come to terms with their strength and wildness is to grow in spirit and to nurture the very stuff that dreams are made of.

Rafting Expertise
We have latest self-bailing rafts with hand picked river guides, fleet of card for pickups and drops and above all a team of young energetic professionals to make your entire stay at our "CAMP" a memorable one. Our river guides are experienced and friendly. The rafting adventure planned in such a manner, which lets you enjoy all the fun and thrills while we attend to all other aspects.

Tips for River Rafting

1) You should carry your small items in boxes so that it not replaced.
2) You should carry a first aid box with you and necessary medications such as bee-sting kits, insulin, inhalers, etc.
3) Avoid carrying small items like cell phones, wallets and car keys.
4) You should also carry sunglasses with strap so that it doesn't fall and to protect your eyes from ultra violet rays and sunscreen to protect your skin. Disposable waterproof cameras are easily available, easy to take along with you and take good quality pictures.
5) Rafting clothes you should carry during summer are nylon shorts, simple swimsuit, sport shoes or sandals, and a hat. During spring and autumn you require some additional clothing. Don't wear cotton cloths while rafting, except in summers as cotton takes away the warmth from your body. Materials like wool, polyester, nylon and other synthetic materials will keep you warmer and will dry faster than cotton.

Food
No adventure can be complete without great food! Let "HOLIDAY MOODS" arrange a delicious, catered meal to top off your fun-filled day. Your meals will be served outdoors on our beach camp. We provide excellent and sumptuous food, cooked fresh along the route, which is also, one of the reasons for the popularity of our tours. Food is cooked fresh in the camp. The days rafting commences after breakfast, lunch is provided enroute and dinner in camp.

Camp Site
Equipped with spacious double / single tents, overlooking long clear beaches on Ganga, this is a peaceful venue for rafters. Day treks, Camp Fire, Beach - Ball and Jungle walks are a few among the many special attractions.

Bored with the daily routine…want to break free … explore a perfect getaway from your normal routine and by the end of it you will be asking for more. Here is an opportunity for a roller coaster experience amidst the serene environs of the Himalayan Camp, 250kms from Delhi, the camp is located 16 kms upstream from Rishikesh on the Rishikesh- Badrinath highway - the gateway to the Himalayas.

At the Himalayan Camp relax yourself in the comfort of deluxe tented accommodation, surrounded by thick forest cover full of energy, which will make you feel energetic and adventurous. Besides white water running, you can indulge in a number of activities including Kayaking, Rock-Climbing, Rappelling, Yoga, Meditation, Nature Walks, Bird Watching and Beach Sports…or simply lie down on the sandy beaches and enjoy the nature. Feel the adrenaline rush, while riding the rapids on the mighty river Ganges, which offers a challenging course of 2 to 4+ grade rapids.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Delhi
Morning full day sightseeing trip of Old & New Delhi. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Delhi -Rishikesh
Morning leave Delhi for Rishikesh. Arrive Rishikesh and drive to camp. On arrival at the camp welcome drinks with camp orientation followed by lunch. Post lunch, you start the first exciting river running from Marine Drive to Shivpuri through rapids like Three Blind Mice, Cross-Fire and Body Surfing. Evening tea with snacks and beach games. Dinner with campfire.

Day 04: Rishikesh
Breakfast in camp and drive to Kaudiala (approx. 20kms) from here you begin today's rafting session and negotiate rapids called Daniel Dip and The Wall among others. Hot lunch will be served at camp. Conclude the days rafting at camp. Evening is at leisure. Dinner with camp fire.

Day 05: Rishikesh -Delhi
After breakfast get ready for another extremely exciting stretch on river Ganga. You start rafting from camp and hit some of the best rapids like Return to Sender, Roller Coaster and Golf course. Thereafter you will depart back to Delhi after lunch. Arrive Delhi and proceed to International airport for your flight to onward destination.

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In the recent past Rishikesh has accuired greater significance as a centre for white water rafting, other riverine sports.

Multi-day Trips
We operate our multi-day river trips in western Himalaya and Trans-Himalayan regions. There are trips for the first timer as well as the more experienced outdoors person. All our multi-day trips are self-contained, wherein all equipment, food etc. is carried on the rafts. The river becomes the means of travel and the raft becomes the mode.

Ganga packages
The trip is based out of our semi permanent base camp on the Ganga which is 250 kms north of Delhi and 17 kms east of Rishikesh in Uttaranchal. The tented camp is on a pristine silver sand beach next to the emerald green waters of the Ganga. Surrounded by thick forests, abounding in a variety of bird and animal life its serenity and quietude make for a perfect weekend getaway to calm overworked nerves. It makes a convenient extension to other programmes in the same area.
Trip Dates: (Mid September to Mid May)

The Tons Summer Camp
The Himalayan River Runners Tons Base Camp is 160 kms from Shimla and 140 kms from Mussourie. It is an ideal summer getaway for the entire family, in the heart of nature with a host of activities for everyone. There is white water rafting on the "river without peer", trout fishing in virgin waters , long swims in idyllic forest pools, bird watching, rock climbing and rappelling as well as mountain biking, day hikes and overnight hikes. Some of the well known treks in the HRR repertoire that originate from the Tons Base Camp are the challenging Buran Pass, the moderate Ruinsara and many other alpine meadow treks.
Trip Dates: (May to July)

Alaknanda
A great introduction to expedition river rafting for the first timers and family. A self-contained trip, our journey starts at Rudraprayag, the confluence of the Mandakini with the Alaknanda. Our 6 days 130 kms river journey through exciting rapids, secluded beaches and remote villages, ends at Rishikesh, where the Ganga leaves the Himalaya for its onward journey through the Indo-gangetic plains.
Trip Dates: (Feb to April)

Other Tour Itinerary:

Day 01:
Arrive at our rafting camp at Byasi, north of Rishikesh. After lunch, our expert instructor will have a brief introductory session explaining all about rafting - it's equipment, knowledge, fears, excitement, do's & don'ts etc. We then set out for a hike to explore the jungle area next to our campsite. Return to the beach camp by evening for campfire and dinner. Overnight in tents.
(Lunch, High Tea, Dinner)

Day 02:
After beach breakfast, we drive to Marine drive. Arrive and enboat to raft down till Shivpuri. Today we hit The wall, Black Money, Cross fire, and tree blind mice rapids. Arrive Shivpuri. After beach lunch at the campsite, evening free at leisure for beach games like beach volleyball, body surfing, cliff jump etc.We have dinner around camp fire and overnight at camp.
(Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea, Dinner)

Day 03:
After breakfast we drive to Shivpuri and raft down to Rishikesh. Today we hit some of the most exciting rapids on the river e.g. return to sender, roller - coaster, golf course, club-house and many others. Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to the campsite. After beach lunch tour finishes.

RIVERRAFTING can be combined with visit to Jim Corbet, Rajaji National Park and local sightseeing of Haridwar. We offer a expedition for the adventure seeker down an exciting and vibrant river, one of the main tributaries of the Ganga river. A chance to see famous Tehri Dam to reach a difficult put-in. The pleasure of travelling down a remote part of this river make it a very exciting trip, besides the whitewater which will leave you wanting more. Rafting 4-5 hours each day, we set up camp on secluded beaches on our way downriver, passing the town of Devprayag where the Bhagirathi meets the Alaknanda river to form the Ganga river. We cover 138 kms till Rishikesh, through several rapids (mostly Grades 3 and 4) on the Bhagirathi till its confluence with the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga. A must -do if you are looking for a great river run in Asia.