Aquaterra river operations at Atali
On The Ganga.
Rafting and kayaking in Rishikesh should feel thrilling, not uncertain. This is the river side of Atali Ganga, shaped by Aquaterra Adventures' safety systems, owned equipment, and guide culture since 1995.
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Since 1995
Aquaterra Adventures has operated Himalayan river, trek, and camp journeys since 1995.
Owned gear
Aquaterra uses owned equipment so maintenance, inspection, and retirement history can be controlled.
Safety kayakers
Safety kayakers are part of Aquaterra river trips, even where basic regulations may allow less.
1:6 minimum
The safety manual requires at least one staff member for every six participants on the water.
Choose the river question
Speed, water confidence, or the standards behind both.
Rafting is the signature Ganga run. Kayaking is gentler and closer to the water. The safety section is here because trust should not hide behind a booking button.
On the Ganga at Rishikesh, Atali Ganga runs two water activities: white-water rafting (24km, Marine Drive to NIM Beach, 4 to 5 hours, ages 14 to 65, ₹3,540 per person) and inflatable kayaking (a gentler 2 to 3 hour beach session, ages 7 and up, ₹1,062 per person). Guests wanting a longer, bigger day can run the extended Kaudiyala route instead, adding Daniel's Dip and The Wall, the river's one Grade IV rapid, above the standard stretch. Both rafting routes and kayaking run October through June, water activities pause July to September for monsoon safety.
White-water rafting
The classic Rishikesh run, with Aquaterra discipline.
Ride the Ganga's familiar rapids with professional river guides, safety kayaker support, helmets, PFDs, safety briefing, drinking water, and route calls made around weather and river conditions.
Morning river run
Marine Drive to NIM Beach - 24 km, or Marine Drive to Shivpuri depending on river conditions and the group plan.
Reporting at Atali Ganga is usually planned for the morning slot. Final route is confirmed by the river team.
Afternoon river run
Marine Drive to Shivpuri on suitable days, with timing and availability confirmed after enquiry.
Transportation inclusion depends on whether guests are staying in-house or joining only for rafting.
Activity Charges
Activity
White-Water Rafting
Cost
₹3,540 per person
Age / Criteria
14 to 65 years
Duration
4-5 hours
Marine Drive to NIM Beach - 24 km. Minimum 2 persons.
Inclusive of 18% GST. Pay after registration to confirm your spot if not included in your plan.
Frequently asked
Rafting and kayaking questions, answered.
Meet the guides
The team behind it all.
Vaibhav Kala
34 years guiding
Vaibhav has guided mountain and river experiences from Morocco to the Inca Trail, from the Colorado to the Yangtze, from the Futaleufu to Aconcagua, Ahansal to the Zambezi, and from Aconcagua to Kilimanjaro and the Everest trail. His leadership and expertise in both mountain and river environments, safety, risk management, knowledge, and impeccable planning has been the mainstay of the globally acknowledged Aquaterra Adventures. Vaibhav has opened many Himalayan trips to adventure tourism, and his outfit is the only Indian adventure company on the 2008 & 2009 list of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth, rated by the National Geographic Society. Having guided since 1992 in the adventure tourism industry, with many firsts to his name, his contributions have helped bring many rural regions to international tourism while unlocking the latent potential of youth — not only through employment, but by training and imparting the ethos of being proud of one's origins. His work with governments involves crafting policies and nuances for adventure tourism to make it safer, responsible, and more sustainable. Today, Vaibhav showcases a sustainable adventure tourism model that brings together culture, community, environment, health and wellness coupled with adventure, excitement and thrill — improving lives and livelihoods through fun, grit, pride and purpose.
Sanjay Singh Rana
25 years guiding
Sanjay Singh Rana has been guiding on the river since 2001, working the Ganga, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Tons, Zanskar, Indus, Siang, Subansiri, Kameng, Pinder, and Mandakini. Beyond the river, he has trekked extensively across the Himalaya, including Chandrashila, Deoria Tal, Har Ki Dun, the Great Lakes of Kashmir, Tos Maidan, and Parang La. He is trained in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Whitewater Rescue, and Swiftwater/Flood Rescue, and speaks Hindi, English, and Garhwali.
Jetandra Singh Rana
23 years guiding
Jetandra Singh Rana has been leading rafting expeditions and trekking adventures across India and internationally since 2003, guiding clients through challenging river and mountain environments in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Africa, and Europe. He has guided commercial and expedition rafting trips on the Ganga, Bhagirathi, Brahmaputra, Zanskar, and Tons rivers, and brings extensive experience in expedition planning, risk management, and outdoor safety across more than two decades in adventure tourism. Certified as a Wilderness First Responder with training in swiftwater rescue and emergency response, Jetandra combines technical rescue skills with a career built on leading international clients through some of the Himalaya's most demanding terrain.
Kanha Chouhan
22 years guiding
Kanha Chouhan is a highly experienced river guide and outdoor professional with rafting experience since 2004. Over the years, he has guided expeditions on some of India's most renowned rivers, including the Ganga, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Zanskar, Tons, Brahmaputra, Subansiri, Kameng, Indus (Sindhu), Nubra, Shyok, and Suru. In addition to his river expertise, he has completed numerous treks and expeditions across Uttarakhand, Ladakh, and Kashmir, gaining extensive experience in high-altitude environments, expedition planning, river safety, rescue operations, and wilderness leadership. With over two decades of experience in the adventure industry, Kanha is known for his professionalism, strong safety standards, and dedication to delivering safe and memorable outdoor experiences.
Dhruv Naresh Rana
25 years guiding
I've rafted rivers from the Zambezi to the Brahmaputra, but running operations here means making sure every guest gets the same safety standard, wherever they're from.
Harendra Singh Bisht
16 years guiding
Sixteen years guiding and trekking across the Himalaya taught me that the mountains and the river follow the same rule — never rush, never assume.
Vikas Rana
20 years guiding
Nineteen years guiding the Ganga, and I still brief every trip like it's my first.
Harendra Singh Rana
13 years guiding
I've guided the Ganga and the Tons both — the river teaches you patience long before it teaches you the line.
Sunita Chauhan
14 years guiding
I was one of the first women river guides in India — years later, I still want every guest to leave a little braver than they arrived.
Vikas Negi
8 years guiding
Standing on top of Kang Yatse taught me the same thing the river does — respect the mountain, respect the water, and it'll take care of you.
Vikas Rawat
8 years guiding
I want every guest off the raft saying that was the safest adrenaline rush they’ve ever had.
Ankit Negi
8 years guiding
A good guide reads the water and the guest at the same time — that's what eight years on the Ganga taught me.
Himanshu Negi
6 years guiding
I've rafted rivers across the Himalaya, but the Ganga at Atali Ganga still feels like coming home.
Ashish Rana
3 years guiding
Every rapid has a line through it — my job is to read it before you do, so the ride feels like adventure, not chance.
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