--- title: Drone River Rafting in Rishikesh from ₹1,290, Video Included description: Ganga rafting filmed from the air by a drone and from the bank with a DSLR. 12 km ₹1,290, 16 km ₹1,590, 26 km ₹2,490. Safety kayak and rafting suit included. url: https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/drone-rafting/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Home](https://thrilldestiny.com/) / [Rishikesh](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/) / [River rafting](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/) / Drone rafting # Drone river rafting in Rishikesh Keep the whole run on video, shot from the air and from the river bank, without holding a camera yourself. Price ₹1,290 to ₹2,490 video included ★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 94 reviews of our Rishikesh office ## Quick answer Drone river rafting in Rishikesh is Ganga rafting where your raft is filmed from the air by a drone and from the bank with a DSLR camera, with the video included. It costs ₹1,290 for 12 km, ₹1,590 for 16 km and ₹2,490 for 26 km per person, the same on weekdays and weekends. The advance is ₹500 per person. Updated 4 November 2026 by the Thrill Destiny booking desk Routes 12, 16 and 26 km Price ₹1,290 to ₹2,490 per person Video Drone and DSLR included To book ₹500 per person. At least a day before. ## Pick your route ### 12 km · Club House Rapid to Khara Srot Rishikesh **₹1,290** per person, all days ### 16 km · Shivpuri to Nim Beach Rishikesh **₹1,590** per person, all days ### 26 km · Marine Drive to Khara Srot Rishikesh **₹2,490** per person, all days Pay ₹500 per person on WhatsApp and the rest on the day. The advance is not refundable. The 26 km route needs at least 6 people. ## 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 DSLR and drone video - Safety kayak and rafting suit - Sunglasses, sunscreen and a welcome drink - Rafting slippers, a changing room and a shower room after rafting - Trained river guide, life jacket and helmet - Free pick and drop from your hotel or our stay ## Before you book - Book at least a day before. - Age 14 to 50 on 12 km and 16 km, and 16 to 45 on 26 km. - The season is September to June. ## Drone rafting or rafting only? | Route | Rafting only, weekday | Drone and DSLR | Difference | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [12 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/12-km/) | ₹350 | ₹1,290 | ₹940 more | | [16 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/16-km/) | ₹400 | ₹1,590 | ₹1,190 more | | [26 km](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/26-km/) | ₹650 | ₹2,490 | ₹1,840 more | The higher price covers the drone and DSLR video, a safety kayak, a rafting suit, sunglasses, sunscreen, a welcome drink and a shower room. If you only want a video, Rafting Only has a GoPro add-on for ₹250 to ₹300. ## What happens on the day - **Book at least a day before.** Pay ₹500 per person 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. - **Gear up.** You get a life jacket, a helmet, a rafting suit and slippers, and there is a changing room. - **Raft.** Your raft is filmed from the air by a drone and from the bank with a DSLR camera. - **Pay the rest.** You pay the balance on the day, and there is a shower room for after. ## 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/). ## Questions ### What is included in drone rafting? DSLR and drone video, safety kayak, rafting suit, sunglasses, sunscreen, welcome drink, slippers, changing room, shower room, a guide with life jacket and helmet, and free pick and drop. ### Is the price different on weekends? No. It is the same on weekdays and weekends. ### How much advance do I pay? ₹500 per person. ### Which drone route is most popular? The 16 km route from Shivpuri to Nim Beach is the most popular rafting route in Rishikesh, at ₹1,590 with drone and DSLR video. ### Is there a group minimum? Only on the 26 km route, which needs at least 6 people. ### When is it closed? The season is September to June. ## Keep exploring [**Rafting only prices** From ₹250 ](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/)[**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.