Top 10 Adventure Activities To Rejoice In Rishikesh   

Top 10 Adventure Activities To Rejoice In Rishikesh   

top 10 adventure activities in rishikesh

Holidays In Rishikesh – amazingly surprising and incredibly exciting

The “Yoga Capital of the World” is well-equipped with numerous adventurous activities that can easily amaze you and Yes it also manages to make a direct relation with your heart.

Add more depth to your life – more transparency to your thoughts: Just once (make it wide).

Let the adventurer in you prosper and flourish, see what’s like to be lost in the middle of nowhere. A place that is beyond your understanding, shout out loud amidst the unfamiliar atmosphere that will change something in you for sure.

Let your heart thrive in happiness – with every passing day allow it to crave for more.

One might come across some adverse situations while exploring the less travelled path but make sure to not let your determination flicker with second thoughts.

It’s natural or say it’s just a part of behavior, whenever we get into something which is completely strange or say we are trying our hands in for the first time – an unfamiliar sensation tickles our mind and soul. All the W staring questions start hitting..

At First – imaginary or real (hard to pick one)

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Just find the right balance that introduces a massive change in your daily life. Listen to your inner voice – don’t’ let fears dominate the strings of happiness as in it’s all up to you.

Just make the right choice from the beginning and wait for the time decide the outcome.

A strange ray of fear running rapidly throughout the body and sweat filled with nervousness is something that makes you feel alive and also assures that you are about to experience something really amazing or say incredible.

It’s just the beginning – count moments instead of hours and days.

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Instead of listening to the greatness of the adventurous activities from others – for once just step out from your comfort zone and add more visibility to life with Adventure tours.

There is no fun without an involvement of little factor of risk if not more. After encountering some risk driven activity, what you feel is more of like an achievement showering great pleasure and happiness.

 

Rishikesh – In Brief

rishikesh - yoga town of uttarakhand

Rishikesh is widely referred as the Yoganagari. Millions of pilgrim and the adventure lovers make their way to a city, which is considered as the “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas”.

The Yoga Capital of World is the seventh most populated city in the state of Uttarakhand & best known as a pilgrimage town and one of the holiest places to Hindus.

The ancient city of Haridwar is approximately 25 kms away from Rishikesh and the capital city of Uttarakhand is nearly 43 kms away from this happening place of worship and wonder.

Rishikesh is such a beauty where worship and wonder lives side by side. Witness all with Delhi Haridwar Rishikesh Tour.

 

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Here is the list of the Adventurous activities that can make you realize your true potential and capabilities:

I didn’t know it before I did it

It’s a sparkling day out there, be equipped with a wonderful company and start exploring the finest of Rishikesh. A city multiplying a huge ratio of grace and charm in the Northern region of India situated in the state of Uttarakhand.

Rishikesh lies in the Himalayan foothills beside the sacred River Ganges.

Jump in the land of joy and adventure – allow your truest spirit to experience the best of life – place yourself out there and see what a tiny place you hold once you step out from the creation of your own.

 

Top 10 Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

 

1. River Rafting | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

river rafting - adventure activity in rishikesh

Set the wheels in motion and make sure to be thoroughly full of beans before grabbing a seat on the raft. Rafting is considered as one of the most thrill driven and strength evolving activities. Once you are exploring every inch of Rishikesh then do make sure to try your hands in this breath taking act of adventure.

Witness the unsteady behaviour of the rapids, which broadcast your deepest fear. Allow your body and soul to feel the immense pleasure that comes in on rare occasions.

This task of adventure is considered as a difficult sport however one doesn’t have to worry. Make sure to follow every single instruction given by the instructor and hold the oars tightly. Waves and rapids will lead your way till the time you maintain proper balance.

river rafting - adventure activities in rishikesh

This activity is worth a try. I remember when I did rafting for the first time [in Rishikesh itself]. I wasn’t sure to what I was about to get into but I was really clear with my thoughts that this was what I wanted to do in those moments.

And mind my words – this activity changed me as a person. Any word of emotion can’t do justice to what I felt back there. Everyone should definitely go rafting if not more but at least once in a lifetime.

Suggested Tour: Rishikesh River Rafting Tour

 

2. Yoga | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

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Rishikesh is considered as the Yoga Capital of World or can say the title it has earned expresses well to what it acquires in its arms.

Numerous meditation and Yoga centers are situated in this striking city. If one wishes then he or she can also opt to enroll themselves in any of the Yoga centric ashrams and participate with full enthusiasm and dedication to the early morning Yoga sessions.

Restore your truest form – allow yourself to get into proper shape.

must read: Top 8 Yoga Retreats In India

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Maintain the perfect balance of body, mind and soul. Surround yourself with positive energy, good vibes and set your mind free from the disturbing thoughts.

Let the world go around without your presence – experience what’s it like to be all by yourself. Yoga helps you to bring yourself back in the perfect shape. Mark your presence at Rishikesh and do involve in this recreational activity.

Suggested Tour: Religious Yoga Tour of India

 

3. Cliff Jumping | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

cliff jumping - adventure activity in rishikesh

This adventurous sport is also known as cliff diving. All you have to go is to gather all the courage and strength you have stored for years and jump with or without fear.

The name of the sport reveals it all, one has to jump off a cliff in the waters. If one wishes then he or she can make an attempt to undertake this sporty activity without any equipment, once you do the same then this sport introduces us to a new term [Tombstoning].

cliff jumping - adventure activities in rishikesh

When the above mentioned activity is performed with the help of a Parachute then it’s addressed as Base Jumping.  Listen to what your heart is craving for and without a second opinion or a thought just give it a try (life doesn’t come easy).

 

4. Bungee Jumping | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

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For several minutes feel like a bird, free from every restriction and boundaries. Do compete with your fears [fear from a height or say fear of depth]. Let your inner strength introduce you to a magical event, which you wasn’t aware of.

Bungee Jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure or a mountain cliff while connected to a large elastic cord, falling freely and renouncing un-evenly makes this adventurous sport more exciting.

Allow your soul to taste the difference. Step out from a tiny cubicle and stand at a point from where you can see a whole new world [the farther the better].

bunge jumping - adventure activities in rishikesh

Add few more achievement certificates to your profile if you dare to jump off from an altitude of 120 to 160 feet. Jump down and let your fears go missing in the depth of the bluish skies. Once you encounter this fun and excitement driven sport then make sure to jump in joy with a certificate which says – [Dare to jump] [depends] .

Open your arms wide like you are sharing the best of every emotion and thoughts with nature; sitting back at home, doing the same daily chores is no good, life is meant to be lived at its fullest. Place yourself out there and do the same.

 

5. Abseiling | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

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Move like no one is watching you – it moreover feels like you are measuring the height and depth of the ground and the skies. This adventurous sport is also addressed as Rappel [a controlled drop off a vertical descent, such as a rack face with the help of a rope].

This technique is majorly adopted by mountaineers, climbers, cavers, canyoners etc. They drop off the cliffs or slopes when they are in a tougher situation.

While undertaking this activity one has to keep some basic factors in mind which directly affects the state of landing, such as – speed, space, safety, weight etc. You have to be really active and keen in order to save yourself from getting hurt.

Here is the list of pieces of equipment one should keep handy while Abseiling:

  • Static and dynamic Rope
  • Anchors
  • A descender
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmets
  • Gloves
  • Boots/climbing shoes
  • Knee pads – Don’t let safety go for a toss.

bseiling rapelling - adventure activity in rishikesh

Be your own boss while committing such activities, experience what’s it like being having a total control over yourself. No order – no time limit [measure the toughness with your determination and true spirit].

Some activities need no permission – equip yourself properly and get going.

 

6. Zip-Line | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

zip-line - adventure activity in rishikesh

Once in a row or one by bow – it’s all about your choice.

This adventurous sport is referred by various names Sypline, Zip Wire, Aerial runway, Aerial ropeslide, death slide, flying fox or foefie slide etc. This activity calls for a pulley suspended on a cable, made up of stainless steel and perfectly mounted on a slope.

It’s technically designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the sloping cable by holding on to the freely moving pulley.

zip line - adventure activity in rishikesh

Back in days this technique was used for the transportation purpose in some of the mountainous countries for years. And later it turned into an adventurous sport – like a person can easily travel from one corner to another corner.

Become a Bat and allow yourself to experience something this crazy and YES make sure to not freak out.

 

7. Camping | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

camping - adventure activities in rishikesh

Adventure camping is really fun – it’s like a treat for your soul. More adventure factor is added into this activity when you are out there trying to reach a point [the aimed destination] and in the midway you stop by to spend the night as you are a part of the tricky trekking trails.

In the scary silence of the night, surrounded by dense forest, no proper food to eat or no proper place to sleep; that’s the time when you truly understand the meaning and significance of your life.

camping - adventure activity in rishikesh

Far Away from home – all you have is the shelter of a tent and some raw food to eat. It’s been years since I have gone camping but I remember one such event from the past.

Thought I properly placed myself in the tent still the weird sounds of the forest creatures made me feel a bit scared. The night was scary but the early morning sight was magical. Greenery all around and the freshness of the air was wondrous – it’s was like since my existence I was a part of some artificial world.

Camping is one of the best outdoor activities.

 

8. Kayaking | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

kayaking - adventure activities in rishikesh

Compete with the speedy waves and on top of everything, strongly participate in an activity that involves you and your fears. Have the complete control of the oars, follow your instincts and push yourself ahead (feel the closeness with nature).

Kayaking is basically the use of a Kayak for moving across water. Kayak is really low to the water – Canoe like boat in which the paddler sits and makes himself or herself comfortable facing forward, legs in front using a double-bladed paddle in order to pull front-to-back on one side and then on the other in sequence.

Explore the beauty of water on your own, face your scariest fear and challenge your efforts.

kayaking - adventure activity in rishikesh

Kayaking works really well when you are exploring any water cave destination. Ride slowly and witness the fine details. You get to do so because the water is really silent and calm in the cave like spots.

 

9. Sky Swing | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

sky swing - adventure activities in rishikesh

Hold the harness tightly and swing back and forth from a height of approximately 83 meters. This activity can easily make you remember your childhood days.

The level of risk isn’t the same but YES its one of the craziest activities I have undertaken so far. It was like everything was moving up and down as per my movement. It was a bit scary but fun driven too.

sky swing - adventure activity in rishikesh

What are you waiting for, there wouldn’t be one standing to blow a green flag or something more of like a go-to symbol. Don’t just wish, live the moment in real.

Surround yourself with everything of your choice – make it simple and worthy.

 

10. Riverside Volleyball | Adventure Activities In Rishikesh

riverside volleyball - adventure activity in rishikesh

After enjoying river rafting and yes a late-night bonfire, go back to sleep in the tent. In order to energize yourself for a new day if one wishes then he or she can enjoy a volleyball sport with their travelling companions and the new friends that one has made during the awesome trip to Rishikesh.

I too have a lovely experience of this as well – though I wasn’t really good at this nor I am in present but still I enjoyed throwing the ball from one end to another.

 

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There are countless things to do while travelling. All you have to do is to be really sporty and active. Rishikesh can anytime prove itself to be one of the best.

So plan or request your trip today and enjoy this top 10 Adventures Activities in Rishikesh with various point of interest.

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