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Rafting Grades Explained: The Rapids on the Ganga at Rishikesh
Grade I to Grade IV, the named rapids on the Ganga at Rishikesh explained, from the standard Marine Drive run to the longer Kaudiyala extension.
Kaudiyala to Rishikesh: The Full Rafting Route
Daniel's Dip, The Wall, and the full run from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh, the longer, bigger alternative to the standard Marine Drive rafting day.
Best Time of Year for Rafting at Atali Ganga
When the Ganga is open for rafting and kayaking at Atali Ganga, and what changes season to season.
What to Pack for a Rishikesh Adventure Trip
What to actually pack for Atali Ganga by season -- winter layers, summer essentials, and what the resort already provides so you do not have to.
Family vs Couple Itinerary at Atali Ganga
Planning a trip to Atali Ganga as a couple or a family group? Which accommodation and itinerary fits, with real pricing and age details.
Family & Beginner Rafting at Atali Ganga
Rafting or kayaking for a family trip to Atali Ganga? Ages, safety standards, and how mixed-age groups split the day, explained.
The Mountains Are Paying the Price for Cheap Trekking
There’s something deeply uncomfortable about watching a place you love get loved to death. Over the past decade, the Indian Himalayas have seen a surge in trekkers, and on the surface, that seems like a good thing. More people connecting […]
Why the Adventure Tourism Industry Needs to Look Itself in the Mirror
Adventure tourism entrepreneur Vaibhav Kala speaks about safety gaps, social media-fuelled risk-taking, climate challenges and why sustainable, regulated travel is critical for the future of India’s wilderness destinations.
CNT’s 8 gorgeous hotels in Rishikesh right by the Ganga
Featured on CNT’s 2013 Hot List when it opened, Atali Ganga is built on a hillside just outside Rishikesh, offering comfy cottages that overlook the Ganga valley.
Atali Ganga – Heaven Besides the Ganga River
I sped along with the flow of the rushing water of the Holy ganges. I screamed in ecstasy and delight. This is the first time I canoed in my life! Atali Ganga is a resort located about fifteen minutes from the city centre on the highway to Badrinath. It is perched on a low-rising cliff next to the riverbank of the Ganges.
Guest Experiences: Shraman & Richa
Shraman & Richa Jha visited us in August 2020 for their first post Covid getaway, checkout what they had to say about their Holiday at Atali Ganga
Covid-19 Guide
As many countries have begun easing Covid-19 restrictions and economies are starting to open up, some governments have introduced the concept of ‘social bubbles’ to help people cope with isolation. The general principle of this bubble is that each household is allowed to interact with only one or two other families.