Rishikesh is known as adventure sports capital of India and one of the most exciting towns and main pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. The city of Rishikesh is also famous as Yoga Capital of the World and regarded as one of the holiest places by Hindus.
Rishikesh is becoming a popular destination for backpacking in India and host a number of adventure sports such as bungee jumping, zip lining, white water rafting and Wildlife Safari.
River Rafting
Undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure activities in Rishikesh. This water sport allures thousands of tourists from all around. Rishikesh offers a thrilling opportunity to raft down the River Ganga. Rafting right amid rocky mountains, taking all the freshness of the green surroundings and enjoying as the water caresses your face. What could be better? One could feel their heart beat pumping as they move across the gushing water of River Ganga in Rishikesh.
Cliff Jump
Cliff jumping is one activity where people need to be physically strong as it involves jumping from a high cliff in the freezing water of Ganga. Though the activity involves jumping from a 30-40 ft high cliff, the height can be selected by the person who wishes to indulge in this activity as per their strength. When in Rishikesh, you really can't miss indulging in this exciting activity.
Bungee Jumping
The thrill of jumping down a cliff by only tied to a rubber chord can be truly exciting activity. Rishikesh offers you the chance to enjoy the amazing opportunity to indulge in bungee jumping. Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh has been designed by David Allardice of New Zealand. Jump instructors fly in from New Zealand to operate the adventure activity. Bungee Jump height is 83 m. After the jump, you are lowered down to a drop zone in the river.
Giant Swing
Rishikesh is famous for various adventure sports and activities that bring people here throughout the year. Take a leap of faith from an astounding height of 83 m. Giant Swing is like a pendulum in the middle of nothing from India's highest jumping site of Mohan Chatti with a tributary of the river Ganga flowing beneath. Head out for this once in lifetime activity under the guidance of trained professionals and experience the thrills.
Waterfall Trekking
There are a number of hidden waterfalls in and around Rishikesh. However, these hidden treasures are not easily accessible. To reach these waterfalls, one has to trek. This is an exciting activity which takes you through the unexplored areas of Rishikesh which are set amid those green surroundings. Some beautiful waterfalls around Rishikesh are Neergarh Waterfall, Garud Chatti Waterfall and Patna Waterfall.
Jungle Safari
Jungle Safari in Rishikesh that starts from Chilla is a fixed 34 km long track meant for wild life Jeep safari. The Safari lasts for about 2-3 hours in which the jeep takes you deep inside the jungle through a rough and rugged terrain. The Rajaji National Park is famous for spottings of the asian Elephant, Striped Hyena, Leopard, Barking Deer, Neel Gaye, Wild Boar, etc. and beautiful rare birds etc.