Top 5 adventurous things to do in Rishikesh

 

Rishikesh, 'the place of the sages' embraced by Shivalik Range of Himalayas and is situated close to Haridwar on the banks of the holy river Ganga. It is considered as the sacred place for Hindus and is known as a pilgrimage town since it is the beginning point of the prominent Char Dham Yatra namely Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath. There are number of temples and ashramas in Rishikesh. People from different parts of the world visit here as it is also well known for meditation, yoga, ancient vedic studies, Ayurveda, astrology etc. 

         

But let me tell you, that's not all about the Rishikesh.

Apart from an ideal destination for the pilgrims it's highly noted among the tourists for adventurous activities and sports like River Rafting, Camping, Bungee Jumping, Giant Swing, Rappelling, Kayaking, Rock climbing, Valley Crossing, Flying Fox, Mountain biking and many more. 

So let's go to this exciting journey and explore what are the top 5 adventurous things that one can do while in Rishikesh.

1. River Rafting

White water rafting along the waves of ganges amid the rocky mountains will make your adrenaline spike in unpredictable rapids. One of the well-known adventure activities that attracts thousands of tourists each year is river rafting. Despite the fact that it's open all year for river rafting tourists but the best timings are from september end to mid-november and march end to mid of may as whether conditions are more favourable during these periods.

2. Bungee Jumping

Well, the most challenging of all activities and suits the people with braveful hearts. Diving from an altitude of about 120 to 160feet, one would experience the unseen and untold adventures from the challenging heights, not only that, the person will be able to get the certificate of this daring journey from the trainers as well.  Also, one can capture the pictures of impeccable surroundings on the camera to take back as memories.

3. Camping

Want to connect with nature to discover your inner beauty?

Experiencing the ineffable beauty and serenity of nature, Camping can be chosen a part of your adventure which will provide an opportunity for you to stay amid the beautiful mountains and help you find the inner peace. Moreover, the travelers can enjoy lots of fun-filled activities along with this service.

4. Kayaking

In the recent times, this adventurous sport has attained a lot of interest among tourists across the globe. Based on the potential and strength one can select his/her rapid. You will be equipped with kayak boat, a paddle, life jacket, a helmet and you're good to go for kayaking expedition to surf through the waves of ganges.

5. Rappling

For those who have the strength and potential to dare the cliffs, Rappling can be relished under the guidance of experts. Climbers will be given gloves, helmet, harness, slings and ropes. It provides an impeccable experience to treasure for lifelong.