For every adventurer enthusiast out there a trip to Rishikesh is a must. It has something to offer to everyone regardless of how old or young, fit or unfit you are.
You are sure to find something you love in the varied adventure activities and sports that Rishikesh has to offer. From lovey-dovey lovers, college students to elderly, everyone visits Rishikesh to experience its spirituality, nature, and adventure you will never be disappointed here.
Here are some of the most south-after adventure sports in Rishikesh:
Rock Climbing & Rappelling at Phoolchatti
Another well know adventure sport of Rishikesh for the travelling enthusiast is Rock climbing and rappelling at Phoolchatti. Phool Chatti is an adventure camp destination that lies at the scenic connection of the hem and Ganga River in the Himalayan range above Rishikesh. This adventure sports activity goes something like this. First, an individual climbs up the rocks and hills, from the large rocks and steep valleys, and then they can rappel down from the top via zip line.
Descend the beautiful and astonishing Shivalik Himalayas and make the most out of your rappelling sport in Rishikesh. Aside from Phoolchatti, there are plenty of other great destinations where one can experience Rock climbing and rappelling in Rishikesh as this place is naturally gifted with rock formations and steep valleys.
If you have never tried Rock climbing before then, it is a great place to start this amazing sport you need to maintain your balance and keep moving forward. All of the mountains, including the Shiwalik range, are filled with fantastic topography. Be it arduous terrain or a steep one it has everything.
So, all of those adventure enthusiasts who are tired of their city life in Delhi must give it shop. You are sure to enjoy it a bunch.
River Rafting with Cliff Jumping & Body Surfing
River Rafting in Ganga River is probably the one sports activity out of all the others that got its name and reputation as being a great adventure destination. Also called the white water rafting, this adventure activity is available in many different extremities and involves fighting through the high waves of the river. Another reason behind the fame of River Rafting of Rishikesh is because it is done on the mother of every river in India, Ganga.
You can hop in for a river rafting trip at multiple destinations in Rishikesh, and it is something you can enjoy even on a low budget.
Another cool activity that one can do in Rishikesh is cliff jumping. A land filled with a lot of different valleys and natural peaks; Rishikesh has plenty of places from where you can perform cliff jumping into the river the most popular one being Devbhoomi. Aside from Cliff jumping, you can also float around in the icy cold waters in body surfing sports activity. With all these fantastic activities, there’s no room for you to say no but to lose yourself in all of these adrenaline rushing activities. You will get to select the height according to which you wish to take part in the activity. What is surprising is how well all the locals and tourists appreciate all of these activities; you will not get a chance to say no to any of this.
You will get to live your dream adventure life here, while you delve into river rafting, cliff jumping, you can also enjoy body surfing is another cool activity in which you can soothe your entire body, with the holy water of Ganga.
Bunjee Jumping
One of the best spots of bungee jumping in the entire Delhi NCR region is situated in Rishikesh. Mohan Chatti, with its 83 meters of altitude fulfils the adventure desire of enthusiasts from every corner of India. It is known to be the best adventure sports destination in Rishikesh. Aside from getting adrenaline thrill, you can even get a certificate of completing the bungee jumping. It is available for the people between 18-60 years of age.
You cannot afford to miss out on Bungee jumping on your trip to Rishikesh. Jumping off without from a cliff with nothing but a rope tied to your waist is sure to make your heart pump up with excitement.
Mohan Chatti is the oldest spot for Bungee jumping in Rishikesh. Aside from your usual bungee jumping, you can also try the reverse bungee jump at the same destination. If you have a phobia from heights, then you should stay away from bungee jumping as it is an extreme level of adventure sport.
Flying Fox/ Zipline at WildHawk Phoolchatti
One of the most popular and happening adventure activity travellers can experience in the Flying Fox. Phool Chatti is one of the most extensive trails in Asia; it is a one-kilometre line that allows its passengers to descend from the top to bottom of the mountain in the most exciting way. The travellers are attached to a zip line through a chord in this flying fox track; you can enjoy this activity in duos and trios. To make the most out of this facility without worrying about anything else consider booked a flying fox/zip line pack at Phool Chatti wild hawk.
Paintball
Paintball sport is a new trendy thing that has taken over the adventure sports activities in Rishikesh; this game involves elimination of others by hitting them with paintballs. You are required to wear safety suits and helmet to protect yourself as these paintball can hurt you if you are not wearing safety.
So these are some of the old and new adventure sports and activities that you can perform in your trip to Rishikesh. To make the most out of your journey, you should consider booking a camp which involves the activity you want to experience.