Rishikesh River Rafting
River Rafting in Rishikesh is available throughout the year except monsoon. The suitable period for river running depends on the adequacy of water volume. Thus september-november and march-april-may are most appropriate. River rafting is closed at Rishikesh in monsoon season because the water level gets above normal and is a bit dangerous.
Rishikesh is a holy city for hindus situated in the foothills of the himalaya in northern india. Rishikesh is essentially considered as one of the eminent place for pilgrimage in india. Rishikesh is enclosed by shivalik ranges on three sides and is the initial point for char dham yatra. But Rishikesh is not just about pilgrimage, it is an adventurer’s real pleasure. Known as the ‘river rafting capital of india’ rishikesh in uttarakhand invites adventure lovers from all parts of the world.
Rishikesh is joined to other parts of india with a broad network of road routes. Private bus services, tempos (vikrams), auto rickshaws, tongas, cycle-rickshaws and taxis. Hence reaching rishikesh is not at all a tough task.
Rishikesh is the ideal starting point for experienced as well as for the beginners interested in river rafting or water rafting. There are 13 outstanding rapids over a stretch of 36 km from kaudiyala to rishikesh. Rapids are basically a white patch of foam on a flowing river caused by the river width getting constricted while flowing through a gorge between rocks or by a sudden increase or decline in the volume of the water. Some of the famous rapids of Rishikesh are as follows: 1) The wall 2) Golf course 3) Rollercoaster 4) Daniel’s dip three blind mice etc
Rishikesh is a popular destination among rafting lovers. It is especially a big hit among diplomats and executives. Rafting is an adventure sport best enjoyed with professional & commercial rafting guides & rafting instructors with tourist rafters in a rubber boat names as raft, if you also want to enjoy camping at rishikesh , stay in a riverside camp situated on sandy beach or ganges. The camps at Rishikesh are very much environmentally friendly – no detergent, no plastic, no chewing gum and no electricity. Only gas lanterns, tents and sandpits. People say rishikesh rafting is most enjoyable rafting in india. Beside the camping facilities, tourists are also provided with expert guides and top quality equipment and rafting gear.
Rishikesh is also identified as the birthplace of yoga. It attracts thousands of tourists every year, who come to seek mental peace in the midst of the monotonous of modern life. Once you have satisfied your skills at yoga and meditation, then rishikesh also offers some of the best spa and ayurvedic treatment centers in the world. The various Ghats and temples help the human spirit in its attempt to be one with the ultimate basis of all creations.
Rishikesh is home to many ashrams, and most major Indian ashram, including Vivekananda, Sivananda, Osho, Bihar school of yoga, have an office there. If you want to experience the classical Indian. & meditation, then this is the place for you. The slow and spiritual atmosphere of rishikesh makes its an idealistic place to begin discovering what india has to offer. Beside this international yoga week is also usually celebrated from february 2-7 every year. This festival is the ideal place and time to learn some real yoga postures to keep oneself fit and fine.
(by Abhishek S)