Rishikesh Adventure Guide: Rafting, Bungee & Everything In Between

Rishikesh built its adventure-sports reputation on the Ganga's grade II-III rapids, and the 16 km stretch from Shivpuri to Rishikesh remains the benchmark rafting run in North India — accessible enough for first-timers, exciting enough for repeat rafters.

Rafting season runs March through mid-June, and again September through November, avoiding the monsoon-swollen July-August river. Water levels (and the intensity of the rapids) shift with the season, so ask your operator which stretch is running before you book.

Beyond rafting, the giant swing and bungee jump at Mohan Chatti (about 40 minutes from central Rishikesh) are the two most-searched add-ons — India's highest fixed-platform bungee at 83 metres draws a steady stream of first-timers each season.

Balance the adrenaline with Rishikesh's other identity: the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan is genuinely worth attending regardless of how adventure-focused your trip is, and most riverside camps are a short walk from both ghats.

Our Rishikesh Adventure & Spiritual Retreat package covers the full loop — rafting, a riverside camp stay, and optional bungee/giant swing — over a tight four-day, three-night itinerary suited to a long weekend from Delhi.