iver rafting is quite safe if you are doing your trip from Marine drive ( 25kms) or Shivpuri (16 Kms) as the rapids en route are not tough. However if you are starting from Kundiyala, then you have to go through the wall, which is a serious professional grade rapid (accident prone).
Before you start, your rafting operator will give a 15 to 20 minute instruction which will prepare you for your rafting trip. He provides safety instructions as well, which are useful in a scenario if someone is thrown off the raft or the raft turns over. Even if you don’t know swimming, it is impossible to drown as you have a safety jacket which will keep you afloat anyhow. The safety helmet will save you from head injuries even if you hit the rocks.
But, the important point to consider is – is your rafting guide an experienced, licensed expert, someone you can trust with your life? Most people don’t bother and book the cheapest rafting quote on the internet and often pay the price for their decision. If you are looking for a safe yet exciting river rafting trip then go for Rafting trip for 25 Kms from Marine Drive till NIM Beach which is available at just Rs.750/- PP. Book here https://www.river-rafting-rishikesh.in/river-rafting-packages-in-rishikesh/