Adventure Sports

WHITE WATER RAFTING

In Rishikesh we have 4 different trips on which are differentiated based on the starting point of the tour. All these trips are carried out on the river Ganges and conclude below Laxmanjhula Bridge in Tapovan. In addition we have a special trip on river Bhagirathi.We have high quality rafting equipment’s which are some of the best in the world with all kinds of safety and rescue tools like wet suits, dry tops, Personal Floatation Devices,Safety Helmets, booties, throw ropes, first aid kit and medicines. We also carry a dry bag in case customers want to carry their mobile phones or cameras with them. Apart from a fun-filled journey on the raft which passes through the mountains of Garhwal, the trip also includes body surfing in the river, cliff jumping and a small snacks break. Special focus is laid on the safety of rafters. Before every trip the customers are briefed about the security measures and rescue techniques. All the trips are accompanied by safety kayakers who along with the raft guides are highly experienced and internationally certified.

Active Months – September to May Stretches:

Brahmapuri to Laxmanjhula

• Distance: 9 km by river
• Hours on river – 1 hour
• Grade – Good class II
• Major rapids – Initiation, Double Trouble

Shortest rafting day trip organized by us. The whole rafting experience takes around an hour on the river. The trip is comparatively easier and few small grade 2 rapids like double trouble and Initiation are on the way. Best for those who are short on time but still want to have an adventurous experience on the Ganges.

Shivpuri to Laxmanjhula

• Distance: 15 km by river
• Hours on river – 2.5 hours
• Grade – 3
• Major rapids – Return to the Sender, Roller coaster, Golf course, Clubhouse, Initiation, Double Trouble

Commercially the most famous trip on the Ganga. The whole trip takes around 2 and a half hour and goes through some of the most famous class 3 rapids like Golf course and Roller coaster. The whole trip is high on adrenaline and guarantees an awesome experience with snack break and cliff jumping included in it.

Marine Drive to Laxmanjhula

Longer rafting trip which takes around 3 and half hour on the river. Best for people who want to enjoy their whole day having an adventurous trip on the holy river of Ganges.

Note: Our entire trips end near Laxmanjhula which is within walking distance of our hotel.

Rules & Regulations:

Swimming is not required but customer shouldn’t have any water phobia.

Start time

There is no fixed starting time for day trips. We usually customize the time depending upon the demands of the customers but generally it commences between 9 am to 2:30 pm.

KAYAKING

In Rishikesh we have 4 different trips on which are differentiated based on the starting point of the tour. All these trips are carried out on the river Ganges and conclude below Laxmanjhula Bridge in Tapovan. In addition we have a special trip on river Bhagirathi.We have high quality rafting equipment’s which are some of the best in the world with all kinds of safety and rescue tools like wet suits, dry tops, Personal Floatation Devices,Safety Helmets, booties, throw ropes, first aid kit and medicines. We also carry a dry bag in case customers want to carry their mobile phones or cameras with them. Apart from a fun-filled journey on the raft which passes through the mountains of Garhwal, the trip also includes body surfing in the river, cliff jumping and a small snacks break. Special focus is laid on the safety of rafters. Before every trip the customers are briefed about the security measures and rescue techniques. All the trips are accompanied by safety kayakers who along with the raft guides are highly experienced and internationally certified. Basic 4 days course in kayaking is one of our most sought after programs. It starts with simple introduction to paddling and moves onto advanced white water skills with lot of focus in developing the basic skills.

• Introduction to kayak and basic paddling skills
• Bracing and Leaning techniques to improve balancing in white water
• Self rescue mechanisms including T-rescue
• Eddy-in, eddy-out and river ferrying techniques
• Basic river reading skills including how to read river around rapids
• Running a grade 2 river section for about 9 km which will include running class 1 to 2+ rapids.

BUNGY JUMPING

We offer India’s highest fixed platform BUNGY JUMPING (Bungee) at Mohanchatti near Rishikesh. A Cantilever platform built over an iron cliff overlooking a rocky river HYUL, a tributary of River Ganga. Jump with rubber cords tied to your ankles and feel the adrenaline rush like never before. Bungee has been designed by David Allardice of New Zealand. Jump Masters flown in from New Zealand to operate the Bungee. After the Jump, the Jumpers are lowered down to a drop zone in the river which has only 2 feet of water. Walk up to the cafeteria and enjoy watching your photographs & video of the jump. Don’t forget to collect your Dare to Jump Certificate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Age: Minimum 12 years.
• Reporting Time: 9 AM
• Weekly off: Tuesday Closed
• Bungee Location: Mohanchatti

Distance from Shiva Yog Sthal laxmanjhula :08 kilometres approximate

GIANT SWING

Giant Swing is carried out from the same platform of the Bungee Jump. But instead of attaching a cord to your ankles, a seat harness is provided and two ropes are attached to it. So instead of a free fall after the jump, the ropes attached to the harness start swinging you like a pendulum hence acting like one Giant Swing tied from the height of 83 Meters. The activity can also be done by two people at the same time

Giant Swing Height: 83 Meters

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Age: Minimum 12 years.
• Weight: Minimum 35 kilogram and Maximum 120 kilogram
• Reporting Time: 9 AM
• Weekly off: Tuesday Closed
• Bungee Location: Mohanchatti

We have fixed a hard wire from one end of the valley to the other. This wire is more than a kilometer long and there is a large apparatus attached to it. You are harnessed to this apparatus which is released to gravity running on the wire from the height of 120 meters to achieve the speed of up to 160 kilometer per hour. Imagine yourself piercing through the air at such high speed. This is undoubtedly one of the most exciting activities offered by us. The apparatus you are harnessed to is then slowly brought back to the starting point. Flying Fox in Rishikesh is usually done by three persons at a time. However if you desire you can pay extra to do it alone.

Flying Fox Height: 120 Meters; Length: 1km; Speed: up to 160kmph. Distance from shiva yog sthal laxmanjhula : 08 kilometres approximate

ZIP LINE ACROSS THE GANGA

Our Rishikesh zip tour features two sensational zip lines up to 400m long that catapult you across the white-water rapids at Shivpuri, with unbelievable views of the Himalayan foothills, the mighty Ganga, and the rafting crew’s way down below. The tour takes 45-60 minutes, including safety brief, practice zip, zip tour and the (customary) short forest walk. It’s an ideal adventure to add to a day to your white-water rafting or trekking trip. Flying Fox Rishikesh is the newest addition to our family, built in partnership with Snow Leopard Adventures.

Happy flying!

The zips

• zip 1:White Water Flyer (400m)- Glide downstream over the rapids of The Ganges. Constructing this zip wire was our biggest challenge yet, but it was worth it! Put simply, this wire is regarded by many as one of the most spectacular and iconic zip wires in the world.
• Zip 2: High Times (350m)- This zip wire flies you home at high speed 70m (230ft) above the river! Looking down at rafts the size of match boxes is sure to take your breath away
• Distance from Hotel Ishan – A Riverside Retreat, Rishikesh: 15 kilometers approximate

CYCLING IN THE HIMALAYAS

If you are an adventure lover, you know what fun it is to cycle away on roads unknown. Adventure cycling can take you everywhere. The best part, we are taking you on a ride around the holy city of Rishikesh for 6-8 hours. The rich natural backdrop seeps in as you pedal through the musical woods and small jungles surrounding it. We shall tour you through the hamlets of Rishikesh, while keeping you updated with the rich heritage the place holds into itself. You can count on us for a hearty lunch while you are on a break. The charming landscape around you makes the perfect atmosphere for pedaling in peace. Cycling along would be our guide, who shall impart the details on the curious culture and natural extravaganza of Rishikesh.

Inclusions

• Cycle
• Cycling equipment
• Mineral water
• Breakfast
• Lunch

BIKE RIDING IN THE HIMALAYAS(NEAR RISHIKESH)

SINGLE DAY TOUR ON BIKE

This day tour of Rishikesh is specially created for tourists who love hitting the road on a bike (motorcycle). This bike tour covers four different corners of Rishikesh and can include a bunch of adventure activities like bungee jumping, rafting or relaxation on Ganga river beach. We can also use a car for transport if guests prefer car over bikes.

TOUR ITIENARY

We’ll begin early morning at around 4:00 am on bikes and reach Kunjapuri to enjoy the amazing view of beautiful sunrise over Rishikesh. After sunrise, we’ll visit Kunjapuri temple (1600 m altitude) and ride to Laxmanjhula for breakfast in shiva yog sthal in Rishikesh. After breakfast, it’s time to ride towards vashisth cave. It’s a small cave on bank of river Ganga in a peaceful setting and beautiful beach. We can enjoy the sights and/or meditate there for a while. Next, we’ll ride to NeerGadu or GaduChatti waterfall and enjoy some time there enjoying the beautiful scenery.

After the waterfalls, we have two choices:

• A visit to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and back to Rishikesh from there.
• Adventure activity like bungee jumping, zip lining, or giant swing. Kayaking or rafting maybe possible depending upon time available.