Family with children in life jackets rafting calm water near Ram Jhula, Rishikesh

Rafting Stretch

Brahmpuri to Rishikesh — 9 KM Rafting

The gentlest run. First rafts, young children, short time windows.

Distance

9 km

Duration

Approx. 1–1.5 hours on water

Rapids

Grade I–II rapids

Group size

6–8 per raft

Best season

Late Sep – mid Jun

Starting point

Brahmpuri put-in (transport from Rishikesh included)

About this stretch

Paddling Brahmpuri

Nine kilometres of easy, open river between Brahmpuri and Rishikesh — our shortest and calmest trip, and for a lot of families the best hour of their holiday. Small waves, wide views, temple bells drifting off the banks.

There is still real river here: a couple of Grade II splashes, a swim in the current, and the same briefing and safety standards we apply to the 36 km run. What there isn't is anything intimidating.

Pick this one for young children, grandparents, big mixed family groups, or an afternoon when you want the river without giving up the whole day.

From

₹300 per person

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  • ISI-marked helmet and life jacket (child sizes available)
  • Certified river guide per raft
  • Return transport from Rishikesh
  • Calm-water swim stop
  • Dry bag for valuables
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Rapids on this run

Named water, one by one

Grades shift with water level through the season — your guide confirms the day's line at the briefing.

  • Hilton

    Grade I+

    Soft rolling waves to start.

  • Double Trouble

    Grade II

    The liveliest moment of the run, and it is friendly.

  • Sweet Sixteen

    Grade I

    Gentle water with the best views of the Rishikesh bridges.

Your day

How the trip runs

  1. 1

    Flexible

    Morning and afternoon departures through the day

  2. 2

    T+0:00

    Report at base, kit issue and paperwork

  3. 3

    T+0:25

    Drive to the Brahmpuri put-in

  4. 4

    T+0:45

    Safety briefing

  5. 5

    T+1:00

    On the water

  6. 6

    T+2:15

    Take-out at Rishikesh and drop-off

Safety on this stretch

Every rafter gets an ISI-marked helmet and life jacket, a full paddle and self-rescue briefing, and a certified guide who has run this water hundreds of times. We run to guide-to-guest ratios and turn trips around when the river says no.

Read full safety brief →

Questions

Brahmpuri FAQs