2-3 hours per day
2-5 people people
Challenging
Embark on an immersive 7-day kayaking journey in Rishikesh, where you'll master river skills, tackle thrilling rapids, and soak in the serene beauty of the Ganges. Your adventure begins with settling into your accommodation and meeting your instructor for an introduction to kayaking basics—paddling, stopping, and understanding river hydrology. Over the next few days, you'll progress from fundamental techniques like emergency exits and eddy turns to advanced maneuvers, including the Eskimo roll and river crossings. By Day 4, you'll confidently navigate Grade 2 rapids, and as the week unfolds, you'll take on more challenging sections of the river, including mini-expeditions and longer downstream paddles.
Kayaking sessions run daily from 8 AM to 11 PM in summer and 9 AM to 12 PM in winter, with snacks available near the practice area.
This itinerary blends adventure, skill-building, and cultural immersion along the Ganges.
Transform into a confident kayaker with our intensive 7-day program. Learn advanced techniques and tackle challenging rapids.
Basic skills briefing and equipment orientation. Introduction to kayaking fundamentals: proper swimming techniques in currents, essential paddling strokes, and river safety protocols. Gear familiarization session.
Whitewater swimming techniques and river dynamics introduction. Practice emergency exits and wet exits. Begin foundational training for river crossings and initial Eskimo roll attempts (self-rescue technique) in controlled conditions.
Apply learned skills on Class II rapids with professional guides. First guided rapid run focusing on basic obstacle navigation and current reading. Debrief session for technique refinement.
Consolidation day: Advanced practice of river crossings, Eskimo roll mastery, and rapid navigation strategies. Guided Class II rapid runs with emphasis on self-rescue techniques and team coordination.
Progression to Class II+ rapids. Technical focus on eddy hopping, ferry gliding, and advanced current utilization. Scenario-based training for complex rapid sequences.
Challenge day on Class III rapids. Intensive practice of combat rolls (Eskimo rolls in moving current), precision river crossings, and rapid scouting techniques. Debrief and safety analysis.
Advanced skills culmination: Execute technical river crossings and combat rolls in Class III whitewater. Final expedition run combining all learned techniques. Certification and graduation celebration.
Your training will be held daily from 9am to approx 12pm 3-4 hours daily
Any quick dry shorts, tshirt & slippers. You will get a wet suit and other gear at the school.
A bottle of water & some cash to buy tea/ snacks at the training site. You can keep your phone in the instructor's dry bag during kayak sessions.
