{"id":2036,"date":"2026-09-20T10:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T04:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riderishikesh.com\/blog\/?p=2036"},"modified":"2026-09-20T10:23:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T04:53:52","slug":"rishikesh-rafting-back-on-monsoon-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riderishikesh.com\/blog\/rishikesh-rafting-back-on-monsoon-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rishikesh Rafting Back On: Ganga Declared Safe After Monsoon Recce"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2036\" class=\"elementor elementor-2036\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d3975e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d3975e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-246b210 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"246b210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rishikesh rafting is back on after the annual monsoon suspension, and the Ganga has been declared fully suitable for rafting following a formal joint river inspection. This post covers what the recce found, which stretches are open, how to plan your trip now, what to carry, and the safety basics that apply even more carefully in the first weeks after the monsoon season. If you&#8217;re planning a Rishikesh rafting trip in late September or October 2026, here&#8217;s everything you need to know before you book.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f503011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f503011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Latest Update : Ganga Declared Safe After Joint Monsoon Recce<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27081ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27081ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What happened:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A joint inspection team covered approximately 25 km of the Ganga from <\/span><b>Marine Drive to Kharasrot (Munikireti)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using 5 rafts and 15 kayaks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team included: <\/span><b>Forest Division (Munikireti\u2013Narendranagar), ITBP (Shivpuri), Irrigation Department (Narendranagar),<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Ganga River Rafting Management Committee<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team inspected river flow, water levels, rapids, and potential hazard zones across the full stretch<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key finding: <\/span><b>Ganga&#8217;s water level is now fully suitable for rafting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> report submitted to higher authorities for final permission<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rafting operations are expected to restart immediately once official approval is granted confirm with your operator on the day of booking before travelling to the put-in point<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Why the delay this year:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rafting normally resumes on 1 September, marking the end of the July\u2013August monsoon closure. In 2026, sustained early September rain kept Ganga water levels above the safe threshold for commercial operations. The recce was conducted once levels stabilised sufficiently for inspection a precaution that protects both operators and guests.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b8f8ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b8f8ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Late September and October Is One of the Best Times for Rafting in Rishikesh<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcd3a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcd3a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people think the best rafting season is summer (May\u2013June). It&#8217;s good, but late September through October gives you something different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The river is fuller than it is in winter monsoon has topped up the water table and the rapids have more energy. The surrounding hills are still green from the rains. Air temperature is comfortable, 22\u201328\u00b0C during the day, without the dry heat of late spring. And the crowds are genuinely lower than the December\u2013February tourist peak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been waiting for the right moment to do the longer stretches Marine Drive or Kaudiyala late September to October gives you better water volume than you&#8217;d get in November or December, when the river starts dropping. The rapids are livelier, which matters most on the Class III\u2013IV stretches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing to account for : early morning and late afternoon can be cold on the water in October, especially if you&#8217;re doing a multi-hour stretch. A lightweight layer you don&#8217;t mind getting wet is worth packing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-550b69e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"550b69e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rishikesh Rafting Routes : Which One to Choose<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f88491b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f88491b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four main rafting stretches in Rishikesh, each suited to different experience levels and time available.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Brahmapuri (9 km, Class I\u2013II)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shortest and calmest stretch from Brahmapuri to Rishikesh town. Good for families, children above 14, and anyone who hasn&#8217;t rafted before and wants to test the water before committing to a longer run. Takes about 1.5 hours on the river.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Shivpuri (16 km, Class III)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular stretch : Marine Drive to Rishikesh via Shivpuri, with several solid Class III rapids including Roller Coaster and Golf Course. This is what most people picture when they book &#8220;rafting in Rishikesh.&#8221; Duration is approximately 2\u20132.5 hours on water. Suitable for beginners with a guide; non-swimmers are fine in the calm sections with a properly fitted life jacket.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Marine Drive (24 km, Class III\u2013IV)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starts from Marine Drive village and covers the Shivpuri stretch plus additional upper rapids. Takes 3.5\u20134 hours on water, making it a half-day activity. The rapids are more sustained than the Shivpuri run. Requires reasonable fitness and a good guide who knows the river post-monsoon.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Kaudiyala (36 km, Class IV)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The longest and most demanding route Kaudiyala to Rishikesh. Class IV rapids including The Wall and Return to Sender. Takes most of a day. Not recommended for first-timers or non-swimmers. This stretch sees the most benefit from post-monsoon water volume the Class IV rapids are meaningfully more intense with a fuller river.<\/span><\/p><p><b>If you&#8217;re coming from Swargashram or Tapovan and need to reach a put-in point:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shivpuri is 16 km from Ram Jhula, Marine Drive is 25 km. A point-to-point drop from RideRishikesh (\u20b9100\u2013300) gets you to the put-in without leaving your bike somewhere along the river road <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riderishikesh.com\/contact\">message us<\/a> the morning of and we&#8217;ll sort it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05d40ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05d40ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Plan a Rishikesh Rafting Trip : Short Checklist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec1e9d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec1e9d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Choose your route<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on experience level and time available. First-timer with 2 hours \u2192 Shivpuri. More time and some experience \u2192 Marine Drive. Full day and physically fit \u2192 Kaudiyala.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Pick a registered operator.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This matters most in the first weeks after monsoon reopening. Registered operators have valid safety certifications, trained guides who know river conditions, and quality life jackets and helmets. Don&#8217;t book with a roadside tout who can&#8217;t show you their DMAI (District Mountaineering Association of India) registration or equivalent. Ask to see the equipment before you get in a raft.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Confirm operations on the day.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Until official permission has been formally issued following the recce, call your operator the morning of your trip to confirm they&#8217;re running. Water levels can change overnight reputable operators will tell you honestly if it&#8217;s not a good day.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Reach the put-in point on time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Briefings happen before launch. Most operators ask you to arrive at least 20\u201330 minutes before departure. Late arrivals miss the safety briefing reputable operators will not let you skip it.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What to carry:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change of clothes in a dry bag or left at your guesthouse (you will get wet)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secured sandals or water shoes nothing loose that comes off in the water<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunscreen applied before you arrive (waterproof if possible)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small amount of cash only no valuables on the river<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water bottle for the bank sections<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>What not to carry on the raft:<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone, camera, or any electronics unless in a waterproof case that is physically secured to you<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy jewellery, watches, glasses not secured with a strap<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose flip-flops or shoes that aren&#8217;t tied<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b7f785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b7f785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Book a Scooty or Drop for Your Rafting Day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-571daac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"571daac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning a rafting day from Rishikesh, the logistics are straightforward but worth sorting in advance. The Shivpuri and Marine Drive put-in points are 16\u201325 km from the main Tapovan\/Swargashram area far enough that you&#8217;ll want transport sorted before the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At RideRishikesh, we&#8217;re based in Swargashram.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riderishikesh.com\/scooty-rental-rishikesh\">scooty rental in Rishikesh<\/a> (\u20b9500\/day)<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> gives you the flexibility to explore the river road independently, stop at viewpoints, and handle both the morning put-in and afternoon pickup at your own pace.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;Or, if you&#8217;d rather leave your vehicle somewhere safe, our <\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riderishikesh.com\/scooty-pick-drop-service-rishikesh\">drop service<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> gets you to Shivpuri or Marine Drive directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to sort the transport for your rafting day? Message us on WhatsApp and we&#8217;ll confirm what&#8217;s available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917668230086?text=Hi%20RideRishikesh!%20I%20read%20your%20blog%20about%20rishikesh%20rafting%20back%20on%20and%20want%20to%20book.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book on WhatsApp<\/a><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5b7746 elementor-blockquote--skin-boxed elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"f5b7746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tNote: We've put this together from the best sources we could find, but river conditions and operational status can change day to day. Always confirm with your rafting operator on the morning of your trip before heading out.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d93c7da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d93c7da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h3 data-interaction-id=\"90da625\" class=\"e-heading-base\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"90da625\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;white-space: normal\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h3><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff3b6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"dff3b6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2340\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2340\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is rafting open in Rishikesh right now? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2340\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d41a0fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d41a0fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d85048 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d85048\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"faq-content\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rafting in Rishikesh is back on following a joint river recce in which the Ganga was declared fully suitable for operations. The recce was conducted by Forest Division (Munikireti\u2013Narendranagar), ITBP (Shivpuri), the Irrigation Department (Narendranagar), and the Ganga River Rafting Management Committee, covering 25 km from Marine Drive to Kharasrot. Final operational permission is issued by higher authorities after the recce report confirm with your specific operator on the morning of your trip, as resumption is immediate once approval is granted.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2341\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2341\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the Ganga safe for rafting after the monsoon recce? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2341\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125f5bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"125f5bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b8867 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52b8867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The joint inspection team found the Ganga&#8217;s water level fully suitable for commercial rafting after the monsoon delay. The recce used 5 rafts and 15 kayaks to inspect river flow, water levels, and rapid conditions across the full operational stretch. &#8220;Fully suitable&#8221; is the official finding though conditions on the river can change after overnight rain, so always check with your operator on the day.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2342\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2342\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why was rafting delayed in September 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2342\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fe0d37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8fe0d37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65a07a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65a07a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rafting in Rishikesh normally resumes on 1 September after the July\u2013August monsoon closure. In 2026, sustained early September rainfall kept the Ganga&#8217;s water levels above the threshold for safe commercial operations. The joint recce was conducted once levels stabilised, and the finding of &#8220;fully suitable&#8221; conditions triggers the process for resuming operations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2343\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2343\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which rafting routes are open after monsoon? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2343\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-984f2f3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"984f2f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f3f394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f3f394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All four main stretches :\u00a0 Brahmapuri (9 km), Shivpuri (16 km), Marine Drive (24 km), and Kaudiyala (36 km) are covered by the recce inspection from Marine Drive to Kharasrot. The exact stretches available from any given operator depend on their registration and the specific permission issued. Confirm with your chosen operator which routes they&#8217;re running on your date.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2344\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2344\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is rafting in Rishikesh safe for non-swimmers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2344\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a18f2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"30a18f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-298222f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"298222f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, for the Brahmapuri and Shivpuri stretches, with a properly fitted life jacket and a trained guide. Life jackets are mandatory on all registered operators&#8217; rafts a properly fitted one keeps you afloat without active swimming. Tell your operator you&#8217;re a non-swimmer before boarding; they&#8217;ll position you in the raft accordingly and brief you specifically on what to do if you go in. The Marine Drive and Kaudiyala stretches are better attempted after you&#8217;ve done the shorter run first.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2345\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2345\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I wear for rafting in Rishikesh? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2345\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1477bcc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1477bcc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7864a71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7864a71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light clothing you don&#8217;t mind getting completely wet shorts and a t-shirt work well in September\u2013October. Avoid jeans (heavy when wet and restricting). Wear secured sandals, water shoes, or trainers that are properly laced nothing loose. A thin rashguard or synthetic layer is useful in October when the water is cooler. Leave everything valuable at your guesthouse.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2346\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2346\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What safety gear does a registered rafting operator provide? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2346\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d80c28 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d80c28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8a8018 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8a8018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All registered operators must provide a properly fitted life jacket and a helmet for each person. A trained guide who holds a recognised water sports certification steers the raft and manages safety throughout. Do not board any raft where the life jacket doesn&#8217;t fit correctly or where the operator skips the pre-launch safety briefing these are non-negotiable markers of whether the operator takes safety seriously.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2347\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2347\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best time for rafting in Rishikesh after monsoon? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2347\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccfdcc7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ccfdcc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a361174 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a361174\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late September through October is excellent the river is fuller than winter, the rapids are more active, and the weather is comfortable. 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