12 KM
The first taste
A shorter run for families and first-timers who want real rapids without committing a full day.
Short · Beginner-friendly
12 KM to 100 KM · Grade I–IV
Rishikesh Rafting
Expedition
Choose Your River
Step onto the cold, fast Ganga with trained guides, full safety gear and a route built around how much river you want—from a first taste to a multi-day expedition.
September–June seasonAges 14+No prior experience required
Professional
River Standards
4 Route Options
14+ Minimum Age
Rafting at a glance
One river. Four ways to experience it.
Distances
12, 16, 26 or 100 km
Rapids
Grade I to Grade IV
Duration
One hour to several days
Season
September to June
Experience
Beginners welcome
River
The Ganga, Rishikesh
Why choose rafting in Rishikesh
A route that scales with your confidence.
This is not one fixed trip. Each stretch brings its own mix of white water, calm pools and scenery, so the grade you feel comfortable with matters more than previous rafting experience.
Most first-timers are surprised by how manageable the shorter stretches feel once the first rapid is behind them. Longer options add more action, more river and, on the full expedition, proper nights beside the water.
- Short runs for first-timers
- Longer water for confident paddlers
- Grade I–IV rapid variety
- Trained guide in every raft
- Calm pools between rapids
- Flexible routes for mixed groups
Choose your stretch
How much river are you after?
16 KM
The balanced run
A fuller mix of rapids and calmer water, with space to swim or float between sections.
Mixed water · More variety
26 KM
The full-day challenge
The longest single-day option, with sustained white water and a much longer stretch of river covered.
Long day · More action
100 KM
The full expedition
A 3-night, 4-day journey from the Upper Bhagirathi to Rishikesh, with riverside camps, bonfires and hot meals each evening.
View the 100 km tripRoutes include named rapids such as Roller Coaster and Golf Course. The final stretch is always selected around river conditions and your group's comfort level.
What's included
Everything needed to enter the river safely.
Every Globesome trip includes the essential equipment, guidance and preparation. Optional water activities only happen where the guide and river conditions allow.
Raft and paddles
Life jacket and helmet
Dry bag for essentials
Full pre-trip safety briefing
Trained guide throughout
Paddle commands and rescue guidance
Cliff jumping where conditions allow
Body surfing on calmer stretches
How booking works
Four clear steps to the Ganga.
01
Pick your stretch
Choose from 12 km, 16 km, 26 km or the full 100 km expedition.
02
Choose a date
Select a day between September and June, subject to river conditions.
03
Arrive prepared
Bring secure footwear, quick-dry clothing and a change of clothes.
04
Brief and launch
Get fitted, learn the commands and enter the water within the hour.
Best time to raft
September to June.
The season begins after monsoon flooding settles. Winter brings colder water and calmer rapids; March through June is the busiest period, with warmer water and steadier rapid conditions.
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Safety guidelines
Clear rules before anyone launches.
No prior experience is required, but every guest must listen to the guide and follow Uttarakhand Tourism guidelines. Safety equipment stays on for the full run.
Minimum age of 14
Pregnant guests cannot participate
Reasonable fitness required
Comfort in water recommended
Helmet and life jacket throughout
Guide controls pace and commands
Route selected for current conditions
Secure footwear required
Who this suits
From first rapid to full expedition.
First-timers, families and mixed-ability groups usually get the most from the shorter runs, where instructions stay simple and guides can set the pace around the least experienced paddler.
Groups wanting more sustained white water can move to the 26 km run or the full 100 km journey. Larger groups can split across rafts so different confidence levels still receive close attention.
- 12 or 16 km for first-timers
- Shorter routes for families
- Mixed-ability groups across separate rafts
- 26 km for a longer single-day run
- 100 km for multi-day adventure
- Guests aged 14 and above
Why book with Globesome
The only choice is how much river you want.
Globesome runs every Rishikesh rafting expedition with trained guides, complete safety equipment and a stretch suited to the group's experience. The same guiding standard carries from the shortest run to the 100 km expedition.
Trained river guides
Full safety kits
Four flexible distances
The same standards on every run
Options from one hour to several days
A route selected around your comfort
On the river
Five frames from the expedition.
Enquire now
Choose your stretch.
FAQ
Rishikesh rafting questions, answered.
Yes. Most first-timers join the shorter stretches, receive a full safety briefing and raft alongside a trained guide throughout. You wear a helmet and life jacket for the entire run. Reasonable fitness and comfort in water are the main requirements.
How much river
do you want?
Pick your stretch, check the dates and get onto the Ganga.