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River Rapids & Grades

Rishikesh has got levels of grade system based on the international standards as well. As per the standard norms the gradation scale is divided into certain categories based on 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. Though it is a measurement but it cannot be said to the exact in nature and the hazards to be related to those points only. The possibility of unusual occurrence can be preceded from any angle of source and so it is barely necessary to control the same with no modification and alteration in the instructions as provided by the team. Since it involves a lot of family trips and group journey as well, it is better to move in a well defined and structured team. As per the site, kids, younger ones, adults and elderly people are always in a trip participation keeping the same in mind there has been a series of gradation being marked. Participation and travelers or passengers are free to choose their own grade and enjoy their river rafting in the same course.

first Grading

Smallest Stretch:
Brahmpuri - Rishikesh

Sailing Distance: 8-9 kms
Sailing time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Total Rapids: 6
Rapids Name: Initiation (Grade I), Sweet Sixteen (I), Body Surfing (I), Terminator (II), Hilton (II) and Double Trouble (II)
Rapid Grades: I & II
Suitable for: Kids (10 & above yrs), Elderly, Novice, Phobic

second Grading

Smallest Stretch:
Shivpuri - Brahmpuri - Rishikesh

Sailing Distance: 16 kms
Sailing time: 2.5 to 3 hours
Total Rapids: 9-10
Rapids Name: Roller Coaster (III), Return to Sender (III), Golf Course (III), Initiation (Grade I), Sweet Sixteen (I), Body Surfing (I), Terminator (II), Hilton (II) and Double Trouble (II)
Rapid Grades: I, II & III
Suitable for: Kids (16 & above yrs), Youngsters, Middle Age, Experience Rafters, Non Swimmers

third Grading

Smallest Stretch:
Marine Drive - Shivpuri -
Brahmpuri - Rishikesh

Sailing Distance: 25-26 kms
Sailing time: 4 to 4.5 hours
Total Rapids: 12-13
Rapids Name: Black Money (Grade I), Cross Fire (III), Three Blind Mice (III), Roller Coaster (III), Return to Sender (III), Golf Course (III), Initiation (Grade I), Sweet Sixteen (I), Body Surfing (I), Terminator (II), Hilton (II) and Double Trouble (II)
Rapid Grades: I, II & III
Suitable for: Youngsters, Middle Age, Experience Rafters, Non Swimmers

fourth Grading

Smallest Stretch:
Kaudiyala - Marine Drive - Shivpuri -
Brahmpuri - Rishikesh

Sailing Distance: 36 kms
Sailing time: 7 to 8 hours
Total Rapids: 15-16
Rapids Name: The Wall (IV), Eddy Whirlpool (IV), Daniel’s Dip (III+), Black Money (Grade I), Cross Fire (III), Three Blind Mice (III), Roller Coaster (III), Return to Sender (III), Golf Course (III), Initiation (Grade I), Sweet Sixteen (I), Body Surfing (I), Terminator (II), Hilton (II) and Double Trouble (II)
Rapid Grades: I, II, III & IV
Suitable for: Expert & Experienced Rafters

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