River Rafting Risks in Rishikesh
Title: All you need to know about risks of river rafting in Rishikesh
Description: River rafting is one of the main attractions in Rishikesh, every year, lakhs of tourists visit Rishikesh for river rafting Many tourists have a misconception, that river rafting is either risky or not safe for them whereas rafting has been proven as a safe sport if you follow the rules and regulations as per instructed
About Rishikesh:
- Rishikesh is a sacred city, located in the Dehradun district in the Indian state – of Uttrakhand. This city is located in the foothills of The Himalayas in Northern India
Rishikesh has been known as the Pilgrimage Town and as one of the holiest places for Hindus
Hindu sages and saints visit Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate and perform Pilgrim Processions
The city is also famous for the Holy river – THE GANGES, which is one of the most sacred rivers to The Hindus, flows through it.Main attractions:
Rishikesh is known as the ‘God of river rafting or white river rafting in India and also as the ‘Yoga Capital of the world’.
It is also famous for spiritual activities like yoga and meditation
This attracts thousands of tourists, from India as well as from around the world.
Around 3 lakh tourists visit Rishikesh every year for River Rafting packages
The river rafting session runs throughout the year, except for the monsoon season i.e. July and August - Rishikesh is also very famous for camping, there are many camps located in the beautiful hilly areas, during the camping session, we can experience nature by living amongst it and
Meanwhile, many tourists have a misconception, that river rafting is either risky or not safe for them.
HERE’S WHY RIVER RAFTING IN RISHIKESH IS COMPLETELY SAFE
Rafting is not like boating. It is an adventure sport. Choose your operator wisely. Ensure that you follow all safety protocols like good quality equipment and a safety kayaker. If all these are properly followed rafting is only as dangerous as crossing a road
The river Ganga in Rishikesh is one of the safest rivers for rafting in India. It is also known as a pool and drop river, which means there is a long calm section after every white water rapid. This is great for people who just want to enjoy the experience and have gaps between the big action of crossing rapids
I don’t know how to swim – can I do rafting
Knowledge of swimming is not essential for river rafting. The instructors are well trained to save people from drowning and you are given safety gear in case of any emergency.
Non-swimmers can also go rafting. All rafters are offered life jackets and helmets that help them helploat in water even if they find themselves drowning. Your rafting instructors give you a detailed brief about safety guidelines and what to do in case of a capsize at the start of each trip
However, river rafting includes some major risks like crashing/smashing into rocks, and the raft turning upside down due to the heavy flows of water, leading to death.
To prevent these risks, it is recommended to follow the guide’s/ instructor’s instructions and to wear a life jacket properly, which in case of any mishappening, will help u to swim and save your life.
