River Rafting
Marine Drive Rafting Guide: Planning a Longer Ganga Trip
By Hem Tiwari · Published 22 September 2026 · Updated 2 October 2026
Marine Drive is our longest rafting trip: 24 km on the Ganga, around 5–6 hours, and ₹1,200–₹1,800 per person including taxes. It starts at Marine Drive and finishes at Laxman Jhula or Ram Jhula, and it is available on advance group booking only.
Because it takes most of a day, the planning matters more than for our shorter trips. Ask about Marine Drive rafting with your date and group size; the exact price depends on demand and season and is confirmed when you book.
Marine Drive rafting at a glance
- Route: Marine Drive to Laxman Jhula / Ram Jhula.
- River distance: 24 km (approximate).
- Total time: around 5–6 hours.
- Price: ₹1,200–₹1,800 per person, including taxes, depending on demand and season.
- Booking: advance group booking only, with a minimum of 4 guests.
- Included: licensed, qualified guide; life jacket, helmet and paddles; transport, with hotel pickup depending on your location.
- Extra: photography and video are charged separately (₹2,000–₹3,000 for the whole raft).
Plan most of your day around it
At 5–6 hours, this trip needs a clear block of time. Do not place it between two tightly timed connections. Share any fixed commitment, such as a bus or train, with the booking team when you enquire, and leave room to change and collect your belongings afterwards. Our day-planning guide covers how to build a Rishikesh day around a rafting trip.
Booking as a group
Marine Drive is offered on advance group booking only, with a minimum of 4 guests, so send your date and group size early. Contact us for the details for your date. For a shared or private arrangement, see our guide to shared versus private rafting.
Who can join
Participants must be between 14 and 60 years old and healthy, with no heart or lung problems. Swimming is not required. A longer trip means more time on the river, so tell the booking team about anyone in your group who is unsure about the health requirements before you pay.
Pickup, finish and what to bring
We arrange pickup from your hotel or the nearest convenient point to it, depending on your location, and the trip finishes at Laxman Jhula or Ram Jhula. A waterproof bag is enough if you only bring your phone, drinking water is available, and storage for a bag and spare clothes can be arranged on request. Our packing guide covers what to wear.
Before you start on the river
A registered, certified guide gives the briefing and safety instructions before rafting starts, and guests fill in a no-claim (consent) form. Life jackets, helmets and paddles are provided and checked for safety.
Comparing Marine Drive with the other routes
Brahmpuri is 9–12 km and about 1–2 hours in total at ₹500 per person; Shivpuri is 16–18 km and around 3 hours at ₹800 per person. See the Shivpuri guide and our route selection guide to compare them with Marine Drive.
Cancellation
An advance payment confirms your booking and is non-refundable if you cancel. If a trip cannot run because of weather, we can offer a refund or a transfer to another date.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Marine Drive rafting take?
Around 5–6 hours in total.
Can anyone book Marine Drive rafting?
Marine Drive is available on advance group booking only, with a minimum of 4 guests, so send your date and group size early.
How much does Marine Drive rafting cost?
₹1,200–₹1,800 per person including taxes, depending on demand and season. We confirm the exact amount when you book.
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