18 km river rafting in Rishikesh
A bit longer than the 16 km trip, with open slots and no minimum group size.
Price ₹450 to ₹500 · No group minimum4.9 on Google · 94 reviews of our Rishikesh office
Quick answer
The 18 km rafting route in Rishikesh runs from Shivpuri to Khara Srot and covers about 13 km of real river distance. It costs ₹450 on weekdays and ₹500 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
- Shivpuri to Khara Srot
- Real river distance
- 13 km, measured on Google Maps
- Price
- ₹450 weekday, ₹500 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.
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.
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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 18 km route right for you?
Pick this route if you are one or two people and want more river than the 16 km trip. It has open slots with no minimum group size, and it starts at Shivpuri like the 16 km route but runs on to Khara Srot, near Ram Jhula.
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 Shivpuri to Khara Srot, about 13 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 |
All six Rishikesh routes compared
| Route | Start to finish | Real river km | Weekday | Weekend | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Shivpuri to Nim Beach | 11 | ₹400 | ₹450 | Any size |
| 18 km | Shivpuri to Khara Srot | 13 | ₹450 | ₹500 | Any size |
| 24 km | Marine Drive to Nim Beach | 19.7 | ₹600 | ₹600 | 6 or more |
| 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 18 km rafting in Rishikesh?
It costs ₹450 on weekdays and ₹500 on weekends, the same for both time slots, per person.
How long is the 18 km route really?
About 13 km of real river distance, measured along the river on Google Maps, from Shivpuri to Khara Srot.
Is there a group minimum for 18 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 18 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.