White Water Rafting

History of Rafting

The first Indo-US uttar Ganga Expedition which by 1976 was launched with the help of department of tourism Govt of india, followed by 1984 indo –US expedition with Ken Warren and sent a few young first trained Indians like Yousef Zaheer,Pawan Sher singh and Ajit Bajaj to learn proper Professional guiding system in usa mainly with ken Warren and Ottawa White Water Rafting Company in Canada.With the assistance from Mathew Swan,Ken Warren ,Ben Webster and Colin Broadway they were repeatedly invited through Govt of India to plan White whater Rafting System in India and the lead was done by Mr Avinash Kohli ji and established Indian River Runner Association which helped to do the first descent on many new river including Indus,Chenab,Beas,Tong.India the experts confirmed has the best white water Rivers of the world and Ganga of course was the most beautiful with possibilities for Grade 1 to Grade V Rapids in which Expeditions from 10 days to a day trip are now being organized.

Brahampuri or club house to Nim Beach.( 9 Km)

Grade- 1

Aprox Time- 1 – 2 hours

Rapids-Initiation, double trouble, Hiltron, Terminator.

Shivpuri- Nim Beach (16 km )

Grade-I-II

Aprox Time-2 -3 hours

Rapids- Return to Sender, Roller coaster, Tea off ,Golf course, club house, cash flow.

Marine Drive to Rishikesh (26 km)

Grade-II- III

Time- 3 – 4 Hours

Rapids-The Wall, Three blind mice, crossfire, Rollar coaster, Golf Course, Clubhouse, Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton, Terminator.

Things to do during rafting in rishikesh.

1-Wear Light: Please wear light, airy and quick drying garments like shorts, T-Shirt and sandos it make rafting expedition more thrilling.bring extra pair of cloths that you need to wear after rafting.

2-Wear a Life Jacket: it is a mandate for all who undertake the expedition. Make sure the jacket is snug and buckled throughout.

3-Wear a Helmet and all the safety equipment provided.

4-Wear Proper Shoes:Do not wear flip flops and slippers. Old Sneakers ,water shoes or sandals with ankle straps are the best type for water raftings.

5-Pay attention to the instructor: Listen to your instructor’s safety precautions carefully as they are going to keep you safe.

6-Do not drink or bring alcohol during trip. It is dangerous as you may feel drowsy.it is harmful for all.

Things to Carry while Rafting

1-Bathing Suit or Shorts,  T-shirt or Sandos.

2-Swimming Goggles, sunglasses. woolen clothes(during winters),Quick drying shorts or swimming costume, Towel and extra undergarments, Plastic Bags (for wet things)

 3-Sunscreen lotion, antiseptic cream and sunglasses.