River rafting is thrilling, exciting and even relaxing.

The rafting experience is all of this and more. Rafting can run the gamut from a challenging adventure to a calm, peaceful float trip, which allows you to appreciate spectacular scenery. All it takes is one trip and you are bound to get hooked. You can hear the roar of the water ahead, but all you can see is a fine mist marking the point where the fast flowing stream, tips over the edge or squeezes between rocks.

One of the appeals of river rafting is the adrenaline rush you get as you approach a set of rapids, while your guide has to shout to make himself heard over the noise of the water

The challenge of a turbulent river is no less than that of the rugged mountains. The icy heights of the Himalayas are the source of some of India's mighty rivers. Fed by innumerable streams they race along tortuous boulder strewn beds, cutting deep gorges and breaking into silvery white rapids. The term 'White water' refers to foamy and whitish appearance of fast flowing water. The white water river rafting is quite thrilling and adventurous. With the intricate network of Mountain Rivers flowing through a myriad of different colors of rocky Gorges, forests, flowers and high mountain villages, the hills provide ideal locals for the perfect water adventure.

The sport of white water river rafting calls for a triumph over the swift, swirling river as it gushes past spectacular mountains. It is practiced mainly in the upper reaches where the water is wild and white as it froths and foams, crashing against narrow gorges, rocky outcrops and falls at deep gradients. The suitable period for river running depends on the adequacy of water volume. Thus September - November and March - April - May are most appropriate. The equipment required is ordinary outdoor gear, goggles, antiseptic cream and a liking for getting wet.

Man is always dreaming up of new adventures. River rafting is another adventurous sport, which has been practiced by men through years. Rafting is a white water sport. The term white water refers to foamy and whitish appearance of fast flowing water. During the past 15 years or so, Rubber Rafts, Canoes and Kayaks and other crafts, have run many of the great rivers in India. River running in the white waters is extremely thrilling

Rafting expeditions (group size min 5-6 people, duration 3-8 days)

One of the great advantages of rafting is to travel leisurely through the varied terrain and enjoy interaction with the locals and take photographs. You start from a point, with a group, on a raft, and you raft thru the day, and camp wherever you reach by evening, and put up your tents, cook and sleep in the night. Nst morning, you start again the same routine. And you do so, for a couple of days, till reach your destination point. In river running each day could hold promise of new discoveries The most modern unsinkable rubber rafts are used with a set of reasonably trained river guides who have also developed some expertise in cooking and first aid.

River running is usually organized early in the morning until mid or late afternoon when the camp is set up on some secluded area on the beach. Travel agencies have fairly good logistic support and delicious meals are cooked in the camp. River trips are generally safe and can be enjoyed by families and holidaymakers of all ages. It would be desirable to insure that the inflatable rubber rafts are of reasonably good quality and are specially meant for river running. Most rafts are specially outfitted for safety and are virtually unsinkable with an independently inflatable compartment. Each traveler is provided with a life jacket as well as waterproof kitbags for clothes and watertight boxes for cameras etc. A trained crew, arranged by travel agencies does the rowing of these rafts, and they usually confirm to international standards.

Rafting for beginners.. (group size min 1, duration 4 hours+)

Shivpuri, near Rishikesh is an ideal river rafting location, where no previous rafting experience is necessary. An easy rafting trip covers about 10-kms of river running. Raft down through the heart of Laxman Jhula, and Geeta Bhawan to Muni-Ki-Reti and witness the numerous ashrams, yoga and meditation institutes and bathing Ghats with pilgrims taking a holy dip in the Ganges river water.

Shivpuri also presents an ideal way to explore the flora and fauna of the Himalayan region on foot too, taking a hiking tour to the nearby small villages. As the area is close to Rajaji National Park, one can see a good variety of resident and migratory birds.

RAFTING- TREKKING  CAMP SHIVPURI- ( RISHIKESH

Rishikesh is considered the White Water Rafting capital of the country. Today, rafting is one of the most popular offbeat recreational activities in India, and is immensely popular amongst an increasingly lifestyle-oriented Indians and International travelers. Ganga offers some of the best and safest rafting opportunities in the world. Bump, Swirl and Ride the Grade I to V rapids here and you are sure to take back exciting memories that will last a lifetime.

Distance: Approx 240 kms. From Delhi.

Location: Our camp is located on the silver sandy banks of Ganga, some twenty kilometers upstream on Rishikesh - Badrinath Road. Our high standards of hospitality & service ensure that all the comforts are taken care of.

Facilities: Alpine tents with cots and mattresses; Environment friendly camp toilets and bath; an experienced team of camp and kitchen staff; Round the clock security.

Salient Features: - Campsite on the silver sandy banks of River Ganga
- Internationally experienced team of River Guides and adventure sport instructors
- High quality tested paddling equipment and safety gear
- Round the clock security
- First aid facility. Doctor on call.
- Bonfire Area
- Majestic view of the Himalayas –

Adventure Sport Options:  White Water Rafting, rappelling, Trekking, Jungle walk, Body surfing,  Burma Bridge, river crossing etc  also a  Great venue for Outdoor Management Development Programmes
- Various places of tourist and spiritual interest in close vicinity, viz. Rishikesh, Devprayag, Neel Kanth Mahadev Temple, Vashisth Gufa, Swargashram, Haridwar, to name a few.

Various options of stay and activities

Option .Overnight camp & Rafting from Shivpuri to Rishikesh 

Day 01.Afternoon Arrive Rishkesh. Transfer to Ganga Nature Camp . After Welcome drink free time to  explore the area. Evening tea. One can relax in the camp or make a jungle walk to the water fall near by. Evening campfire & dinner . Overnight camp.

Day02. Morning Tea. Choice of activities like, use of rock climbing area. One can try Burma Bridge, rappelling etc. After breakfast drive to Shivpuri to Start rafting from Shivpuri to Rishkesh. (app 14 kms) Here we hit some of the most exciting rapids on the Ganga i.e. Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course & Club house. While rafting from Shivpuri to Rishikesh, we will halt midway, for Lunch at Ganga Nature Camp. After lunch we re-start rafting and hit more rapids like Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton & Terminator. One can try body surfing and cliff jumps on this section.  In the later part we float past temples and ashrams and Ghats enjoying the riverbank life along the Ganga.  Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates. One can drive to Delhi or board train for Delhi in the evening.

Cost :  Rs 1800 Per Person ( for week-ends)

Cost:   Rs  1600 per person (for week-days)

More options available for more number of day/nights and activities