Shock for adventure lovers in Rishikesh! Many activities including rafting stopped from today, know what is the reason?

Nowadays many people are going to Rishikesh for river rafting, especially on weekends when there are large number of tourists. If you are planning to go to Rishikesh with friends in the next day or two, then keep in mind that you will not be able to enjoy rafting there; The rafting season in the Ganga ends this evening, June 30. This means that from tomorrow, July 1, tourists will not be able to experience this adventure.

**Why is rafting being stopped?**

Tomorrow marks the beginning of July, a month that usually sees heavy rains across the country. Due to rain the water level of Ganga increases significantly. For this reason, rafting will be completely stopped from July 1.

**When will it start again?**

This decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of tourists; Rafting is stopped every year during the monsoon season to prevent accidents. People might be wondering when they will be able to enjoy rafting again. There is a two-month break during the monsoon, and rafting is likely to resume in September after the water level returns to normal.

**Will the closure of rafting affect people’s livelihood?**

It is true that a large number of tourists come to Rishikesh specifically for rafting, hence closure of rafting season can affect the earnings of people associated with this industry, such as:

local guide
tourism sector
…because most of the people come to Rishikesh mainly to enjoy rafting.

**Rishikesh is famous for other things also**

Many people believe that Rishikesh is famous only for rafting and tourists come only for that activity; However, the place also offers spirituality and natural beauty. There are many famous temples here. Tourists come from far and wide to witness the Ganga Aarti, an experience that gives them mental peace. Apart from this, tourists also come to Rishikesh to enjoy adventurous activities like bungee jumping, trekking and camping.