--- title: 26 km River Rafting in Rishikesh from ₹650 | Thrill Destiny description: 26 km Ganga rafting in Rishikesh, Marine Drive to Khara Srot, 21.7 km of real river. From ₹650 per person with free pick and drop. ₹100 advance on WhatsApp. url: https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/26-km/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Home](https://thrilldestiny.com/) / [Rishikesh](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/) / [River rafting](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/) / 26 km route # 26 km river rafting in Rishikesh The longest trip we book, with 14 or more rapids. Plan for most of the day. Price ₹650 to ₹2,490 · Longest route, 14+ rapids ★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 94 reviews of our Rishikesh office ## Quick answer The 26 km rafting route in Rishikesh runs from Marine Drive to Khara Srot and covers about 21.7 km of real river distance. It costs ₹650 on weekdays and ₹650 on weekends, the same for both time slots, per person. Age limit 16 to 45, at least 6 people per booking. 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 Marine Drive to Khara Srot Real river distance 21.7 km, measured on Google Maps Price ₹650 weekday, ₹650 weekend Age limit 16 to 45 years Group At least 6 people per booking 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. ### 26 km · Marine Drive to Khara Srot Rishikesh **₹650** weekday · ₹650 weekend ## With drone and DSLR video The video, a safety kayak and a rafting suit are included. ₹500 per person advance. ### 26 km · Marine Drive to Khara Srot Rishikesh **₹2,490** 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 26 km route right for you? Pick this route if you have a group of 6 or more and want the longest trip we book, with 14 or more rapids including The Wall and Cross Fire. You spend about 4 to 4.5 hours on the water, so plan for most of the day. The age limit is tighter than on other routes, at 16 to 45. ## 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 Marine Drive to Khara Srot, about 21.7 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](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/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** | 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 26 km rafting in Rishikesh? It costs ₹650 on weekdays and ₹650 on weekends, the same for both time slots, per person. ### How long is the 26 km route really? About 21.7 km of real river distance, measured along the river on Google Maps, from Marine Drive to Khara Srot. ### Is there a group minimum for 26 km? Yes. You need at least 6 people per booking. ### How much advance do I pay? ₹100 per person. You pay the rest on the day. ### What is the age limit for 26 km rafting? 16 to 45 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 [**24 km route** From ₹600 ](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/24-km/)[**18 km route** From ₹450 ](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/18-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.