02 Nights/ 03 Days Rishikesh River Rafting Tour

Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major center for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state's forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife.


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Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major center for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state's forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife.

Uttarakhand State is divided into two divisions namely Garhwal and Kumaon. Its High Court is in Nainital. It is the only state in India with Sanskrit as one of its Official Language. This is the state where two most important rivers originates, i.e, The Ganga at Gangotri and the Yamuna at Yamunotri. This state has the oldest National Park named Jim Corbett National Park.

Some important facts of Uttarakhand are given below.

Name: Uttarakhand, earlier known as Uttaranchal, referred to the “Land of the Gods”. Uttarakhand is a great pilgrimage centre and it is a major destination for Hindu Temples.

Existence: It came into existence 9 th  November 2000.

Boundary: It is surrounded by Tibet Autonomous Region, Nepal, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.

Population: As per Census 2011, the total population of Uttarakhand is 10,116,752. Uttarakhand holds 19 th  rank in population wise.

Land Area: Its total Land Area is 53,484 sq. km. Uttarakhand holds 18 th  rank in area wise.

Language: Its Official Languages are Hindi and Sanskrit whereas Garhwali, Kumaoni also can be heard in Uttarakhand.

Literacy: Its Literacy Ratio is 79.63%

City: Its Capital City is Dehradun. Its largest city is also Dehradun.

District: Uttarakhand is divided into 13 districts.

Connectivity: This state is well connected via roadways, railways and airways. Its major airport is in Dehradun named Jolly Grant Airport.

Places of Interests: Uttarakhand is mainly known for its natural beauty of Himalayas, terrai etc.

Festivals: Vasant Panchami, Ghee Sankranti, Phul Dei etc. are the major festivals celebrated in Uttarakhand.

Religion: Most of the people in Uttarakhand follow Hinduism which is more than 88%. There are also other religions present in this state including Muslims, Jains, Christians, and Sikhs etc.

Day 1- Delhi – Rishikesh (Beach Camp):

On arrival pick up from Delhi and proceed to Rishikesh for a thrilling adventures tour ahead, travel by surface to Rishikesh afternoon arrival, check in at camps, Lunch & relax, evening join camps activities and sports activities, (evening tea, snakes, dinner & overnight at camp)

Day 2 – Rishikesh (Beach Camp):

Today After breakfast go for an adventure tour of river Ganga, enjoy rafting on white water, after rafting come back to camps to join camp activities and other adventure activities. Evening tea, snacks, dinner & overnight at Cottage)

Day 3 – Rishikesh – Delhi

Today morning again ready to enjoy raft at river Ganga, after rafting check out from camps and drive back to Delhi, on arrival free transfer to Airport / Railway station for further journey ahead

Package Inclusions:

  • Accommodation as per chosen room & Hotel
  • Meal Plan as per requirement
  • Transportation from Delhi to Delhi as per requirement
  • All toll taxes, parking, state taxes and driver allowance.
  • All currently applicable taxes

Does not include:

  • Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
  • Meals not mentioned above
  • Expenses of personal nature such as laundry telephone calls, drinks, tipping etc.
  • Any kind of insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Adventure activities, Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari , Pony ride etc
  • Any increase in the govt. taxes
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  • 4.50% Govt Service tax