The location of Rishikesh makes it one of the favorite places of adventure sports. The high mountains invite you for the rock climbing and mountaineering while the flowing river at Shivpuri is the famous place for white water rafting.
Rafting
It is the first and foremost adventure sport of the region. In the other words Rishikesh is the hub of the River Rafting. The rafting on the Ganges flowing rapidly from the Himalayan serves a matchless adventure. The white water rafting is organized between September to June when the river is neither too wild nor too calm. Shivpuri situated near Rishikesh is known for Rafting. Camp is the place located 36 kms from Rishikesh providing also camping facilities to adventure sports.
The rafting routes are
Brahmpuri to Rishikesh
Rishikesh to Shivpuri
Devprayag to Rishikesh
Kudiyala to Rishikesh
Kaliasaur to Rishikesh
Marine to Rishikesh
Trekking
Rishikesh is also famous for Trekking activities. Being situated in the lap of the Himalayas, it provides all what an adventure lover wants. Rishikesh provides trekkers some exciting places of dense forests and wild mountain ranges. Trekking into Garwal is one of the famous routes.
Kauri Pass Trek, Roop Kund Trek, Devi National Park Trek, KalindiKhal Trek Kankul Khal Trek are the popular trekking routes.
Rock-Climbing and Mountaineering
These activities are generally executed at George Everest House, in Phool Chatti near Rishikesh. There are well trained instructors who help in rock climbing, giving information on equipment necessary for mountaineering and rock climbing with transport facilities.
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