Challenging26 km3 hr 30 min

26 km from Marine Drive

Put-in at Marine Drive

Distance: 26 km
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
Minimum age: 16 years
Weight: 45–110 kg

Marine Drive puts you above The Wall and Double Trouble, the two rapids people actually come to Rishikesh for. This is a long day on big volume water with high canyon walls on both sides and no meaningful rest between the top rapids. We won't put a first-timer on it without a conversation, and we won't run it at all when the gauge is high.

Rapids on this stretch

The Wall
Double Trouble
Black Money
Clubhouse

Questions people ask

Do I need to know how to swim?

No. Everyone wears a life jacket, a certified guide is in every raft and a safety kayaker runs alongside. Most of our first-timers can't swim.

What is the minimum age?

16 years for this stretch. The 12 km Brahmpuri run is the gentlest and takes children from 10 with a parent in the same raft.

What happens if the river is closed on my date?

Rafting on the Ganga is suspended through the monsoon, usually from late June to mid-September. If your date falls in a closure we hold your enquiry and message you the moment bookings reopen.

Can I keep my phone with me?

No. Phones, wallets and keys go into a locker at the base — the water gets everywhere. Our guide carries a waterproof camera if you want photos.