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Every new person visiting the rafting course has got lots of queries that need an answer. Such Frequently asked questions can be covered in a short notification. It is advisable to get your doubts resolved in order to safeguard oneself from any odd situation. By answering to your very obvious questions, we ensure to help you in planning up with your trip to Rishikesh in a very easy, fun and happening manner. Explore some of the common FAQs and learn about them in detail.

Which Rafting should I choose if I am coming for the first time in Rishikesh?
Rafting comes with lots of planning and revision on the same course. So it may not be same for anyone and everyone who comes to participate and enjoy the drive. It is therefore essential to be clear and confident before going to any particular rapid of grade of water drive. Depending on the terms and experience level one can choose the process to go for rafting, since the rapid and grade for each course is different. The distance covered in a single stretch can vary from person to person; hence it is always an advisable course to take the suggestions from the instructors.

Which Rafting is for kids?
When judging for kids to explore such activities or options, it is better to select the mode which is easy for them to understand and carry with. Kids have the tendency of experiencing and experimenting things that excite them a lot. But as an elder or parent one should look upon the interest level and the degree to which kids can be exposed to. It is again noteworthy to know if the kid is afraid of, which will certainly not be a part to excise with them. The fear can be regulated but not on a forceful ground. Kids should be protected from everything and hence should be covered with all the checklist required forfeiting as part of carrying equipment.

How many starting points are there from where Rafting starts?
The course varies from river to river and rafting experiences as well. Talking of Rishikesh, it has got features of 13 excellent white water rapids. While there is always a difference in time value and other grades that need to be understood, it is equally important to assimilate the process and make a checklist of its own. Rafting is never easy for all though it being a great experience and adventure in itself, but certain points need to be assimilated well beforehand. Depending upon the caliber and capacity on an individual level, one must go for it with proper access of equipments, necessary elements and expert guidance.

What is the check list for Rafting?
While stepping ahead for Rishikesh River rafting activity, one should be well coordinated and in sync with the guidelines and instructions provided by the expert. It is necessary to understand the guidelines before joining any such adventure. Hence the foremost one being in a good health condition to get approve, secondly one should read and make a note of the basic things required. Also the equipments and others safety measure and precautions should be carried out well before going for the drive. Protecting eyes is essential and hence take the eye glass traps before jumping into any conclusion. Similarly a small bag that keeps a store of all the essential stuffs can be used anytime.

What are the rapid levels and grades for Rafting?
The rapid and grade levels described for the course of action does differ in many ways for the given river rafting. Based on the standards norms the gradation scale is further highlighted using the rules and principles set forth to accommodate the same, and hence divided into certain categories looking forward to the applicable line of actions. This indicator marks as the type of rapid degree level of water in the water body of the assigned river spot. The grades are - BASIC (GRADE I & II), STANDARD (GRADE III) , MODERATE (GRADE IV). The basic one covers the grade one and second as well.

What are the safety instructions for rafting?
Safety and security do come as a whole platter for all. Be it kids, young or adults all need to be safe and secure before playing with any origin. While going for the rafting sports, there are many things that need to be carried forth and back with no risk factor. Many instructions and guides have been attached with the same principle but all do remain flat if not accompanied with proper equipment. The enlist of few of them that are major source of helping hand at Rishikesh are- Life Jacket, inflatable rafting boats, carbon paddles, helmets, wetsuit, dry suit, dry bag, expedition tents and rescue throw bags.

Which is the best season for Rafting?
Rafting is not a welcome phenomenon for every season, rather it should be undertaken in a time frame which is favorable and can be enjoyed on a more relishing side. There is always a best time to enjoy the adventure course and ideally the time ranges from- February, March, August-October. One should avoid the temperature of the May and June as it becomes quite unnatural to regain the same essence. Checking with the climate and surrounding is highly important before chalking out the plan on the arrangement cards. Everything should be understood before going on a trip that can play good for all and not a spoilt sort of weather.