Basic Kayaking Course in Rishikesh

Arrive at the tour operator's office in Tapovan, Rishikesh. Here, you'll meet your kayaking instructor and begin the day's training. Today, you'll begin with modules of theory designed to give you a basic understanding of kayaking. After the classroom session, you'll board a private vehicle and travel to a spot on the Ganges to begin practical exercises. Today, you'll start off on still water and learn about the proper ways of handling the kayaking equipment, different safety protocols to be maintained, techniques to use the paddle and ways to navigate the boat. You'll spend about six hours on the Ganges before the day's session ends by late afternoon. You can spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Arrive at the tour operator's office in Tapovan, Rishikesh. Depending on your progress, your kayaking instructor will cover a few more basic techniques in kayaking such as a wet exit and Eskimo Roll. Once again, you'll travel to a spot on the Ganges and begin practical exercises. When you're comfortable with still water, you'll graduate to practicing on sections of the river where the currents have more flow and speed. You'll spend about six hours on the Ganges before the day's session ends by later afternoon. You can spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Arrive at the tour operator's office in Tapovan, Rishikesh. Depending on your progress, your kayaking instructor will complete the theory section of your training. Once again, you'll travel to a spot on the Ganges and begin practical exercises. Today, you'll practice kayaking over rapids rated grade I and II, so you can experience your first white-water. You'll spend about six hours on the Ganges before the day's session ends by later afternoon. Your trip ends here.