Top Adventurous things to do in Rishikesh

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Rishikesh is world renowned as a center of pilgrimage. But there is more to Rishikesh than meets the eye. It is not just the hometown of Ganga but also has abundant adventure opportunities. Whitewater river rafting in Rishikesh is the most popular of them all and attracts interests of expert and amateur rafters from around the world. Here is a list of other adventure activities in Rishikesh beyond rafting.

1. Kayaking

Rishikesh is popular for kayaking. The sport has garnered a lot of interest in recent times in Rishikesh. Paddling a kayak here can be done on a simple and gently moving body of water or through dangerous rapids suitable for a master kayaker.

2. Rappelling

There is a lot that also happens outside the waters in Rishikesh. If kayaking and whitewater river rafting in Rishikesh, some other activities like rappelling are also quietly garnering attention. Climbing down with a rope and with proper safety equipments and gear is essential in rappelling. There is a lot of trust you need to place on your gear but with professional adventure trip organizers; rappelling can be completely fun.

3. Cliff jumping

Cliff jumping takes thrill and excitement to different heights. Always loved diving in the comforts of a temperature controlled pool? Now, here is the freezing Ganga that seems bottomless and even murky at many places. If you fancy jumping off a high cliff to freezing waters without fear and just excitement and thrill, then Rishikesh is where you need to be headed to.

4. Trekking

Rishikesh is home to simple treks. So, if extreme adventure is not written for you; then soft treks is what you should be trying in Rishikesh. The land offers ample opportunities for bird watching and nothing can get more romantic than walking along the beautiful Ganges. Camping can be done at the river banks and so can you engage in several activities for fun and pleasure.

5. Bungee Jumping

There are very few places in India authorized to conduct bungee jumping. Rishikesh is one amongst the few. A jump of 83 meters above a natural river can be exhilarating and refreshing. However, it is important to hire professionals since safety is first priority in such extreme adventure activities.

Thus, whitewater river rafting in Rishikesh is not just one adventure activity to thrill you but there are many others this land has to offer every adventure travel enthusiast.

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Arjan comes from a family of professional cricketers. His grandfather, father and uncle have all represented India. Arjan himself captained the Indian Under 19 Team, and has played first class cricket for Tamil Nadu. He is a qualified coach, a BCCI match referee and even holds a world record in cricket! Arjan’s cricket career saw him travel extensively across the world. He has since discovered that he has an insatiable wander lust and a flair for planning itineraries for family and friends – a love and skill that has naturally progressed into setting up Get Up and Go. Arjan is a certified scuba diver and has bungee jumped, sky dived and paraglided several times. He has been to every continent and corner of the world, reveling in exotic foods and myriad photo ops; from walking the Inca Trail in Peru, to swimming with Whale sharks in Mexico… Arjan has even come face to face with a Great White Shark in South Africa! “I want to share all my varied journeys with fellow travellers so they can experience, first hand, something that has been so rewarding for me.”