--- title: Rishikesh Rafting Routes Compared: 9 km to 26 km description: Compare all six Rishikesh rafting routes by real river distance, price and who they suit. The 16 km route from Shivpuri is the most popular. url: https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/which-rafting-route-rishikesh/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Home](https://thrilldestiny.com/) / [Guides](https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/) / Which rafting route # Which rafting route should you pick? Route names and real river distance are different things. Here are both. ★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 94 reviews of our Rishikesh office + − ### i Map data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Terrain: Terrain Tiles (Mapzen, AWS). ## Quick answer For a first time on the Ganga, pick the 9 km or 12 km route from Club House Rapid. For the classic big rapids, pick the 16 km route from Shivpuri, the most popular, at ₹400 on weekdays. For a long day with a group of 6 or more, pick the 24 km or 26 km route from Marine Drive. The 18 km route has no group minimum. Updated 4 November 2026 by the Thrill Destiny booking desk ## All six routes | Route | Start to finish | Real river km | Weekday | Weekend | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [9 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/9-km/) | Club House Rapid to Nim Beach | 6.2 | ₹250 | ₹300 | Good for first-timers | | [12 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/12-km/) | Club House Rapid to Khara Srot | 9.2 | ₹350 | ₹380 | 8 or more rapids | | [16 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/16-km/) | Shivpuri to Nim Beach | 11 | ₹400 | ₹450 | Most popular route | | [18 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/18-km/) | Shivpuri to Khara Srot | 13 | ₹450 | ₹500 | No group minimum | | [24 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/24-km/) | Marine Drive to Nim Beach | 19.7 | ₹600 | ₹600 | For groups of 6 or more | | [26 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/26-km/) | Marine Drive to Khara Srot | 21.7 | ₹650 | ₹650 | Longest route, 14+ rapids | Per person. The 9 km route costs ₹50 more in the 9 AM to 4 PM slot. Real river distance was measured along the river on Google Maps. ## Pick by who you are - **First time on the Ganga:** [9 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/9-km/) or [12 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/12-km/) from Club House Rapid. - **You want the classic rapids:** [16 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/16-km/) from Shivpuri, with Roller Coaster and Golf Course. - **One or two people, more river:** [18 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/18-km/), with open slots. - **A group of 6 or more with a full day:** [24 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/24-km/) or [26 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/26-km/) from Marine Drive. - **You want it on video:** [drone and DSLR rafting](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/drone-rafting/) on 12, 16 or 26 km, from ₹1,290. ## Good to know - **Age:** 14 to 50 on most routes, and 16 to 45 on 26 km. - **Advance:** ₹100 per person, or ₹500 with drone and DSLR. - **Included:** free pick and drop from your hotel or our stay, a trained river guide, a life jacket and helmet, slippers and a changing room. - **Add-ons:** GoPro video for ₹250 to ₹300, and a safety kayak for ₹1,500 per boat. - **9 km route:** it runs on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 to 15 days ahead. ## Where the routes start - **Club House Rapid:** the 9 km and 12 km routes. - **Shivpuri:** the 16 km route, in the same area as three of our bungee sites. - **Marine Drive:** the 24 km and 26 km routes. ## Add a jump A morning on the 16 km route pairs well with a bungee at Shivpuri. See the [one-day plan with costs](https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/rishikesh-rafting-and-bungee-in-one-day/). ## Questions ### Which is the most popular rafting route in Rishikesh? The 16 km route from Shivpuri to Nim Beach. ### Why is the real distance shorter than the name? Route names like 16 km are what the trade calls them. That route covers about 11 km of real river. ### Which routes need a group? The 24 km and 26 km routes need at least 6 people per booking. ### Which route is best for beginners? The 9 km and 12 km routes from Club House Rapid are the gentlest. ### Which route has the most rapids? The 26 km route, with 14 or more rapids. ### What is the cheapest route? The 9 km route, from ₹250 on a weekday morning. ### Can I book the longest route as a couple? No. The 24 km and 26 km routes need at least 6 people per booking. The 18 km route has no minimum. ### Which route starts near the bungee sites? The 16 km route starts at Shivpuri, the same area as Thrill Factory, Splash Bungy and Himalayan Bungy. ## Keep exploring [**16 km route** The most popular, from ₹400 ](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/16-km/)[**Best time for rafting** Month by month ](https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/best-time-for-rafting-in-rishikesh/)[**Drone rafting** Video included ](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/drone-rafting/)[**Raft and jump in one day** A simple plan ](https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/rishikesh-rafting-and-bungee-in-one-day/) ## Want us to plan it for you? Book on WhatsApp: +91 88999 94678. Prices can change, so please confirm before you travel.