8 Best Places In India For River Rafting In April

Tenzin Chodon

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

India’s rafting capital offers four stretches from Brahmpuri to Kaudiyala. Rapids range from gentle to thrilling, including Roller Coaster and The Wall, making it ideal for beginners and experts.

Tourists enjoying rafting in Rishikesh | Shutterstock

Kullu-Manali, Himachal Pradesh

The scenic stretch from Pirdi to Jhiri features Grade II to III+ rapids, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters, with sessions running from 25 minutes to over an hour.

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Dandeli, Karnataka

Known as Karnataka’s adventure hub, Dandeli offers rafting through lush Western Ghats forests. The Kali River’s steady rapids and wildlife-rich surroundings make it exciting yet beginner-friendly.

Whitewater rafting in Dandeli | Shutterstock

Kolad, Maharashtra

A quick getaway from Mumbai and Pune, Kolad has a dam-controlled rafting spot for adventure seekers. Its manageable rapids and accessibility make it ideal for all kinds of rafters.

A guide gives instructions to paddlers before rafting | Shutterstock

Gangtok/Rangpo, Sikkim

Serving as gateways to Teesta River adventures, these bases offer scenic rafting amid blooming landscapes. April’s pleasant weather enhances views of the Eastern Himalayas and exciting moderate rapids.

The Teesta River in Sikkim | Shutterstock

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

A remote and emerging rafting destination, Tawang offers challenging rapids in pristine landscapes. Ideal for experts, it combines raw Himalayan beauty with intense, high-adrenaline white-water expeditions.

A waterfall in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh | Shutterstock

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

A base for Bhagirathi expeditions, Uttarkashi is known for its long rafting journeys through deep gorges and remote villages. Best suited for experienced rafters seeking immersive, multi-day Himalayan adventures.

A view of the Bhagirathi River | umeshgogna/instagram

Mori, Uttarakhand

This hidden Garhwal gem is known for the Tons River’s technical rapids. Demanding and thrilling, Mori attracts expert rafters looking for challenging, high-grade white-water experiences.

River rafting (representational image) | Shutterstock

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