If you adore river rafting and find yourself visiting India, there's no better place to pursue your passion for river rafting than at Rishikesh.
Rishikesh, the beautiful City of temples or 'Yoga City' as it is known, offers visitors some of the greatest views as it is located right at the foothills of the majestic Himalayas.
The beautiful scenery, along with the various water sport activities available here, is sure to make you want to come again and again at Rishikesh.
Not only one of the many holy cities in India, and as such a place visited by pilgrims from all over the country and from all corners of the world, Rishikesh is also a mecca for all extreme water sports fans that come here almost anytime during the year to pursue their passion for river rafting.
The only time of the year when river rafting is virtually impossible at Rishikesh is during the rainy season which starts roughly in November and ends sometimes in March.
Due to the heavy rains and high water levels on the river, during this period rafting is very unsafe.
The rapid course of the the Ganges allows for extreme white water rafting enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite sport at a maximum.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner of white river rafting, at Rishikesh you are sure to find something suited to you level of expertise.
There are 13 rapids here at Rishikesh rated as class 2 and class 3.
Other classifications will show you river rapids from grade 1, such as 'Sweet Sixteen' river rapid, and go on to grade 4, such as the ' Roller Coaster' river rapid.
In any case, it suffices to say that at Rishikesh there are multiple river rapids and you can easily find one that is safe or challenging for you, according to your own desires.
Whether you are an white river rafting enthusiastic fan, or you simply want to visit one of India's Holy cities locate at the foothill of Himalaya, Rishikesh is the perfect India destination for you.
Great for backpackers, Hikers, river rafting fans and those looking for a place to meditate and rediscover their spirituality, Rishikesh is sure to make you want to come here again and again.