ActivityTravel note
Rafting has an off season
Shivpuri rafting stretch, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Commercial rafting pauses during the monsoon, when the Ganga runs high and fast. Plenty of people only find out on arrival, after building a weekend around it.
The lesson
Check that rafting is operating for your dates before you travel.
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