Flowing through the rapids and riffles and experiencing the adrenaline rush, that’s the magic of river rafting. India is blessed with numerous rivers and tributaries with immense flow, suitable for water river rafting in India.
While choosing the destination for you, keep in mind the level of difficulties and intensities of rapids; if you’re a beginner to rafting, make sure you choose a river with grade 1 or 2 rapids. You don’t want to go in off season, where you won’t get the enjoyable rush of the water, so time your trip appropriately! It would be a wise decision to take a stay near your rafting camp.
Few things to keep in mind before going river rafting:
Speak to your guide about everything! How to paddle, what to do if you fall, what to do if a boat-mate falls too!
Wear appropriate attire: avoid wearing cotton since it takes a lot of time to dry. Synthetic materials are the best choice for apparel.
Keep your life jacket on and tight the whole time!
With all this in mind, you’re all set for your next adventure trip with your adventure buddies! Here are the 15 best places for River Rafting in India:
(1) Ganga River
Location: Rishikesh – Uttarakhand
Best time to visit: September – June
Price: Starting INR 600
Having four different routes to choose from: Brahmapuri, Shivpuri, Marine Drive and Kautilya, river rafting in the Ganges is said to be one of the best adventures one could experience, not only in Uttarakhand, but also in India. Rafting in the holy river of Ganga is a must on your bucket list!
(2) Spiti River
Location: Himachal Pradesh
Best time to visit: July – September
Price: Starting INR 500
Passing through picturesque landscapes and cutting through mountains, river rafting on the Spiti River stretches over 180 kms. The best location for rafting in Spiti would be at Tandi bridge, the point where Chandra and Bhaga meet to form River Chenab.
(3) Beas River
Location: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Best time to visit: June – July; October – February
Price: Starting INR 550
If you are looking for an enthralling and bumpy ride the beautiful Beas river rafting is made for you. It stretches for 7 kms making Pirdi the most ideal location for rafting since it includes various water sports too!
(4) Indus River
Location: Ladakh
Best time to visit: June – September
Price: Starting INR 1500
One of the most marvelous river rafting adventures can be experienced in Ladakh because of its scenic view and intense rapids. It has various rapid grades and difficulty levels from which you can choose, depending on whether you are a newbie or master at rafting!
(5) Barapole River
Location: Coorg, Karnataka
Best time to visit: July – September
Price: Starting INR 800
Barapole being a turbulent river, has various rapids of 2 and 4 grades. To experience the adrenaline rush of rafting in the crazy waters, Barapole is made for you.
(6) Kosi River
Location: Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
Best time to visit: July – September
Price: Starting INR 1500
One of the best activities available in Jim Corbett, rafting on the Kosi river is a sport for everyone. With level 2 and 3 rapids, it is an enjoyable experience for both beginners and experts.
(7) Kameng River
Location: Arunachal Pradesh
Best time to visit: October – February
Price: Starting INR 1200
The rather unexplored white water rafting in river Kameng is a perfect blend of natural sceneries of rainforests and challenging rifts and rapids.
(8) Kali River
Location: Dandeli, Karnataka
Best time to visit: November – February
Price: Starting INR 500
Rafting at Kali River amidst the gorges and valleys is the perfect way to connect with nature. Stretching upto 12 kms, the river is surrounded by dense forests and thrilling rapids.
(9) Ramganga River
Location: Nainital, Uttarakhand
Best time to visit: July – September
Price: Starting INR 500
One of the most important rivers of Jim Corbett National park, Ramganga is a 40 km stretch for rafting. Surrounded by lush forests and adventurous rapids, Ramganga is a unique experience in itself.
(10) Kaveri River
Location: Coorg, Karnataka
Best time to visit: July – September
Price:Starting INR 400
The Dubare river rafting camp is a 11 km stretch surrounded by the dense Woodlands. Having level 2 and 3 rapids, is an adventure to embark in alongside the elephant viewing in Dubare camp.
(11) Lohit River
Location: Arunachal Pradesh
Best time to visit: November – March
Price: Starting INR 500
If you want to experience level 4 and 5 rapids, Lohit river is the one for you. Going through some of the remotest places of the country, Lohit river rafting is one of the best yet most underrated white river rafting places.
(12) Teesta River
Location: Sikkim
Best time to visit: July – September
Price: Starting INR 800
While rafting on the Teesta river, you can see the mesmerizing view of the flora and fauna on the mountain slopes. There are 6 levels of difficulty varying with the various intensities of the rapids.
(13) Brahmaputra River
Location: Assam
Best time to visit: November – March
Price: Starting INR 600
One of the most challenging water river rafting places in India, Brahmaputra has various challenges like rapids, big drops and riffles. It’s a 108 km stretch and a rafter’s paradise.
(14) Kundalika River
Location: Kolad, Maharashtra
Best time to visit: June – September
Price: Starting INR 1500
Going through the magnificent route surrounded by rice fields, Kundalika rafting is a scenic experience.
(15) Subansiri River
Location: Arunachal Pradesh
Best time to visit: November – March
Price: Starting INR 550
It is nestled in a picturesque, breath-taking environment atop the Eastern Himalayas and features volume, flow, and adrenaline-inducing rapids.
FAQs
Where is the best river rafting in India?
India is blessed with numerous rivers and tributaries for white river rafting. The best one is on the Ganges river in Rishikesh.
Which state is famous for river rafting?
Uttarakhand has some of the best rivers for white river rafting.
What month is the best for rafting in Rishikesh?
March to June. The weather is lovely at this time of year. You can enjoy rafting in the Ganges and taking a dip there because the weather is not too cold.
