SafetyTravel note
Calm-looking water at the ghats still moves fast
Ram Jhula ghats, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The river near the ghats looks gentle, but the current is cold and strong, and the bed drops away suddenly. Dipping in is common; swimming out is not a good idea.
The lesson
Stay where you can stand, hold the chains where provided, and keep children close.
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