When it comes to river rafting, Rishikesh is the best option available for the person looking for water adventures. It is rightly quoted: At Rishikesh, the sun does not shine over you, but inside you. The rivers don't flow by you, but through you. Again you live all the years of the past, within a matter of minutes. You start thinking of the present as if it were going to your last day, and you wish that the time was under your control. River rafting in rishikesh, it is just the thing for those epinephrine crazy, adolescent hearts.

Rishikesh is known as the holy land in India and it is also a striking location for tourists who love calm environment and to those who love hardcore adventurous activities. It is a sacred city, and catches the attention of Hindu pilgrims from all over the world. The sacred river Ganga flows through Rishikesh.

River Ganga is worshipped by Hindus who believe that bathing in the river results in diminution of sins and clears the path for Moksha (freedom from the cycle of life and death). Pilgrims come from different countries or states, travel a long distance to submerge the ashes of their kin in the precious water of the Ganges, they believe submerging the ashes of their kin would bring their soul closer to moksha.

Rishikesh is not only a place for spirituality, but it is also known as the "River Rafting Capital of India".

River Rafting in Rishikesh catches the attention of tourists across the world.

Best Season for River Rafting

The best time for river  rafting in rishikesh  is between the  months February-June and then from  September – Mid of the December. During this period the temperature of the river floats between  10° and 15° centigrade . During the months of December-February, the day temperature fluctuates from 18° to 25° centigrade whereas the night temperature may fall to a minimum of 5° centigrade. River rafting is not offered during the monsoon season i.e. months of July and August, as the level of water and flowing current of water goes up very high during this time.

You can relish your adventurous river rafting in these places:

• Marine- drive
• Shivpuri
• Kaudiyala
• Bhrampuri
• Nim beach

Between Shivpuri to Nim beach, and Marine-drive and Shivpuri the rafting route are the most famous.

Here are few Helpful and Important Information and River Rafting Safety Tips

• Significant and Required equipments must be carried for river rafting & Camping
• Swimming costumes are must
• Water glasses must me carried, to protect your eyes from water.
• First Aid Box
• Must carry Waterproof camera with Extra battery
• Mobile Phone with extra batteries.
• Don't use flip flops, only use old sneakers & River sandals.
• Trekking Shoes

One must take a break from the busy working schedule and visit this place atleast once because "To travel is to live".