Marine Drive to Nim Beach
24 KM · 4 Hours · Grade III
Marine Drive to Nim Beach is the route to pick if you want a longer stretch of rapids plus riverside relaxation. Between the Grade III rapid sections, there are calm pools where you can swim and unwind under crew supervision. At 24 km, it runs longer than Shivpuri while keeping a similar rapid intensity, making it a good choice if you want more time on the water without stepping up to a full-day expedition.
The Marine Drive to Nim Beach route currently costs ₹1199 per person, covering 4 hours on the water over 24 km of Grade III rapids.
Itinerary
8:30 AM / 12:30 PM
Report at Marine Drive base point (pickup can be arranged from your hotel)
8:45 AM
Safety briefing, life jacket and helmet fitting, paddling demonstration
9:00 AM
Launch, raft the rapids, with calm pools to swim and relax along the way
1:00 PM
Disembark at Nim Beach, gear return, drop-off
Inclusions
- Life jacket, helmet, and paddle
- Safety briefing by our rafting crew
- First-aid support and a safety kayak escort
- Rafting certificate on request
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Photography/videography (available on request)
- Transport to/from base point unless pre-arranged
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are a few calm pools along the way where you can stop to swim and relax under crew supervision.
Similar rapid grade, longer distance at 24 km versus 16 km, with more calm stretches to swim and relax along the way.
Light rain doesn't stop a trip. If conditions become genuinely unsafe, we'll reschedule your slot or offer an alternative date.
Minimum age is 12. Reasonable fitness helps given the longer distance, but no prior rafting experience is required.
Yes, hotel pickup can be pre-arranged in and around Rishikesh. Let us know when you book.