--- title: 12 km River Rafting in Rishikesh from ₹350 | Thrill Destiny description: 12 km Ganga rafting in Rishikesh, Club House Rapid to Khara Srot, 9.2 km of real river. From ₹350 per person with free pick and drop. ₹100 advance on WhatsApp. url: https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/12-km/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Home](https://thrilldestiny.com/) / [Rishikesh](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/) / [River rafting](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/) / 12 km route # 12 km river rafting in Rishikesh A beginner-friendly trip that still has proper rapids, 8 or more of them. Price ₹350 to ₹1,290 · 8 or more rapids ★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 94 reviews of our Rishikesh office ## Quick answer The 12 km rafting route in Rishikesh runs from Club House Rapid to Khara Srot and covers about 9.2 km of real river distance. It costs ₹350 on weekdays and ₹380 on weekends, the same for both time slots, per person. Age limit 14 to 50, no minimum group size. Free pick and drop from your hotel or our stay is included, and you book with a ₹100 per person advance. Updated 4 November 2026 by the Thrill Destiny booking desk Route Club House Rapid to Khara Srot Real river distance 9.2 km, measured on Google Maps Price ₹350 weekday, ₹380 weekend Age limit 14 to 50 years Group No minimum group size Time slots 6 AM to 9 AM and 9 AM to 4 PM ## Rafting only Add GoPro video for ₹250 to ₹300, or a safety kayak for ₹1,500 per boat. ### 12 km · Club House Rapid to Khara Srot Rishikesh **₹350** weekday · ₹380 weekend ## With drone and DSLR video The video, a safety kayak and a rafting suit are included. ₹500 per person advance. ### 12 km · Club House Rapid to Khara Srot Rishikesh **₹1,290** per person, all days Pay the advance on WhatsApp and the rest on the day. The advance is not refundable, including for no-shows. Rescheduling depends on availability and needs 24 hours of notice. ## 1 free Instagram Reel collab per person Send us your own rafting video. Our professional editor edits it and we post it as a collab reel on @thrill.destiny, so it can go viral. 300K+ followers · 40M+ reach ## What you get - Free pick and drop from your hotel or our stay - Trained river guide, life jacket and helmet - Rafting slippers and a changing room ## Before you book - No rafting experience needed. Every group gets a briefing before the rapids. - The season is September to June. Rafting is usually closed in July and August. - Report near Tapovan and Ram Jhula, Rishikesh. ## Is the 12 km route right for you? Pick this route for a first time on the Ganga if you still want proper rapids: it has 8 or more. It starts at the same place as the 9 km route, Club House Rapid, about 5 km from our office, and runs further, to Khara Srot near Ram Jhula. Its rapids include Double Trouble and Body Surfing, and you spend about 1.5 to 2 hours on the water. ## What happens on the day - **Book.** Pay the ₹100 per person advance on WhatsApp and pick a slot: 6 AM to 9 AM, or 9 AM to 4 PM. - **Get there.** Free pick and drop runs from your hotel or our stay. Reporting is near Tapovan and Ram Jhula. - **Gear up.** You get a life jacket, a helmet and rafting slippers, and there is a changing room. - **Briefing.** A trained river guide briefs every group before the rapids. No rafting experience is needed. - **Raft.** You go from Club House Rapid to Khara Srot, about 9.2 km on the river. - **Pay the rest.** You pay the balance on the day. ## Best time for this route | Months | What it is like | Good for | | --- | --- | --- | | September to November | Strong water and crisp weather | Bigger rapids | | December to February | Cooler water and calmer rapids | First-timers and families | | March to June | Warm, and the busiest months | Everyone. Book early. | | July and August | Rafting is typically closed for safety | Check with us first | [See the full rafting season guide](https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/best-time-for-rafting-in-rishikesh/). ## All six Rishikesh routes compared | Route | Start to finish | Real river km | Weekday | Weekend | Group | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [9 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/9-km/) | Club House Rapid to Nim Beach | 6.2 | ₹250 | ₹300 | Any size | | **12 km** | Club House Rapid to Khara Srot | 9.2 | ₹350 | ₹380 | Any size | | [16 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/16-km/) | Shivpuri to Nim Beach | 11 | ₹400 | ₹450 | Any size | | [18 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/18-km/) | Shivpuri to Khara Srot | 13 | ₹450 | ₹500 | Any size | | [24 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/24-km/) | Marine Drive to Nim Beach | 19.7 | ₹600 | ₹600 | 6 or more | | [26 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/26-km/) | Marine Drive to Khara Srot | 21.7 | ₹650 | ₹650 | 6 or more | Per person. Real river distance was measured along the river on Google Maps. ## Add-ons and changes - **GoPro video:** ₹250 to ₹300. - **Safety kayak:** ₹1,500 per boat. - **Rescheduling:** depends on availability and needs 24 hours of notice. - **Advance:** not refundable, including for no-shows. If a trip is cancelled for weather or safety, we help you rebook. ## Questions ### How much is 12 km rafting in Rishikesh? It costs ₹350 on weekdays and ₹380 on weekends, the same for both time slots, per person. ### How long is the 12 km route really? About 9.2 km of real river distance, measured along the river on Google Maps, from Club House Rapid to Khara Srot. ### Is there a group minimum for 12 km? No. You can book for one person or a whole group. ### How much advance do I pay? ₹100 per person. You pay the rest on the day. ### What is the age limit for 12 km rafting? 14 to 50 years. ### Do I need rafting experience? No. Every group gets a briefing from a trained river guide before the rapids. ### When is rafting closed? The season is September to June. Rafting is usually closed in July and August. ### What is included? Free pick and drop from your hotel or our stay, a trained river guide, a life jacket and helmet, rafting slippers and a changing room. ## Keep exploring [**9 km route** From ₹250 ](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/9-km/)[**16 km route** From ₹400 ](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/16-km/)[**Which route should I pick?** All six compared ](https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/which-rafting-route-rishikesh/)[**Best time for rafting** Month by month ](https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/best-time-for-rafting-in-rishikesh/) ## Not sure which one to pick? Book on WhatsApp: +91 88999 94678. Prices can change, so please confirm before you travel.