Snuggled on the banks of River
Ganga in the lap of Himalayas, Rishikesh is one of the admirable touristy
locations of Uttarakhand. Considered to be one of the holy cities in India
famous for yoga and meditation centres the city has now gained reputation for
its adventure sports.
Adventure sports in Rishikesh
have made a name among travelers from all over the country and the globe. There
are innumerable adventure camps that offer lots of opportunities to enjoy
different kinds of sporting activities with trained experts who guide and
supervise. With Adventure Tours in Rishikesh you can secure your exhilarating holiday.
River Rafting has gained
international fame as Rishikesh lies on the banks of the River Ganga. The
waters are in full flow as there are fresh out of their glacial origins and you
can easily experience the most wonderful rafting journey. Set on an adventure
you remember forever in the months of October to May.
Amongst adventure sports in
Rishikesh you have water activities of rafting, body surfing, bungee jumping,
cliff jumping, kayaking, nature trekking, flying fox activities, swing
activities, rappelling, etc.
Bungee jumping is a sport that should
be tried to experience the thrill of heights. Her it is experienced on one the
tributary of River Ganga. At a height of
83 meters, there is a permanent cantilever platform where you can enjoy this
exhilarating experience.
Try Body surfing an interesting
adventure sport, where one swims with the wave and lets oneself loose to allow
the current of the river to take you along.
Kayaking has also gained
popularity here. You can choose either to ride with a trainer or drive a kayak
yourself. There are different levels which one can choose as per the skill and
physical activity.