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RISHIKESH, UTTARAKHAND

Whitewater Kayak Intermediate Course

Learn to navigate rapids in a solo kayak

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7 Days | INR 22,500 

  • Kayak training [L1+2]

  • Gear rental​

  • 4-5 river runs

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  • Local transfers

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Pre-requisites

1. Knowing basic swimming

2. Good general health

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ITINERARY

Day 1- Reach Rishikesh & settle in. Meet your instructor for your first lesson. Learn to paddle, take turns, stop and understand basics of river hydrology. 

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Day 2- Meet your instructor at the kayak school and head to the river. Learn emergency exit techniques, how to enter a river eddy and practice some more paddling.

 

Day 3- Learn how to cross a river and get initiated into the eskimo roll, a self- rescue technique. Head for your first mini-expedition down to Ram Jhula. 

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Day 4-5- It's time to hit Grade 2 rapids. Feel the thrill of navigating through the rapids on your own. Practise the eskimo roll. 

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Day 6- Learn to brace, edge in and attempt a longer strecth of Grade 2 rapids. Then back to rolling clinic to master the eskimo roll.

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Day 7- Are you ready for some Grade 3 rapids? End your course with a bang as you attempt a 14km run with over 8 rapids, all the way from Shivpuri.   

Celebrate learning a new sport & exploring the river terrain like never before.

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KAYAK TIMING-

A typical day of kayaking is from 10am-1pm. You can buy snacks by the river near the practice area. 

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EVENINGS-

Post kayaking, get back to your accommodation, refresh and spend the evening walking around Laxman Jhula. Sit in a cafe by the Ganga, attend the Ganga Arti or try some yoga/ meditation sessions if you're up for it :)

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Upcoming Slots - 2023-24

Batches start every Thursday

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A sneak peek into our Beginner Course

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Weather & terrain

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THINGS TO KNOW

Price details

Price mentioned is per person. Accommodation is not included, but we are happy to suggest hostels/ hotels closeby to the training site. 

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Cancellation/ Rescheduling Policy

We charge 10% of total price as a cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days before start date. And 20% of total price if cancelled within 7 days of start date. 

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Disclaimer

1. It is mandatory for players to abide by sport safety regulations of the school and destination.

2. The school reserves a right to charge for gear damage, if any.

3. AdventurePlay is not liable for any injury or death caused.

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By using AdventurePlay services, you agree to abide by our user policy. 

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Participant Reviews

Learning Kayaking at Rishikesh with Adventure play has been such a nice experience. The kayak instructors are so experienced & having him around gave me the confidence to tackle even the scariest rapids. Would definitely recommend to everyone to give it a try.

Ishan Shetty

I enjoyed kayaking in mother Ganga for two days.The guides were so good that I could enjoy safely. The campsite location and food were good, though it was a little cold at night.Totally it was excellent.Thank you very much for arrangement the tour.

Naoko Shiga

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