Description
🌊 River Rafting in Bhagirathi
📍 Location:
Bhagirathi River – Around Uttarkashi & Gangotri region in Uttarakhand
🚣 Activity Overview
- 🌊 River: Bhagirathi River
- 🧭 Distance: 8 km – 30 km stretches
- ⏱️ Duration: 1 – 3 hours
- 🔥 Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult (Grade III–IV)
💰 Pricing (Approx)
- 💵 ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 per person
- 👥 Group & expedition packages available
- 📸 Photos/videos: Extra charges
⏰ Best Time to Visit
- 🌸 March to June – Ideal rafting conditions
- 🍁 September to November – Clear weather
- ❄️ Avoid monsoon & peak winter
📍 Popular Rafting Stretches
- 📌 Uttarkashi to Bhatwari
- 📌 Gangotri to Harsil (advanced)
- 📌 Harsil to Dharasu
🛟 Safety & Equipment
- 🦺 Life jackets & helmets provided
- 👨✈️ Experienced river guides
- 🛶 Safety kayaks & rescue support
- 🚑 First-aid & emergency backup
👕 What to Carry
- 👕 Extra clothes
- 👟 Sports shoes/floaters
- 🧴 Sunscreen
- 📱 Waterproof pouch
⚠️ Important Guidelines
- 🚫 Not suitable for beginners in high rapids
- ❤️ Avoid if serious health issues
- 🍺 No alcohol before rafting
- 👤 Minimum age: 14+ years
🎯 Why Choose Rafting in Bhagirathi
- 🏔️ Raw Himalayan terrain & spiritual surroundings
- 🌊 Strong, thrilling rapids for adventure lovers
- 🧘♂️ Unique mix of adventure + sacred river experience
- 📸 Less crowded compared to Ganga rafting
