Tour Planning
Raft in the Morning, Ride in the Afternoon: A One-Day Rishikesh Adventure Plan
By Hem Tiwari · Published 15 November 2026
Rishikesh is at its best when you use both the river and the road in the same day. If you are looking for a bike rental in Rishikesh to pair with a rafting trip, the plan below fits both into one comfortable day, with the vehicle ready for you before the raft and the ride kept for the afternoon.
Check the rafting season first
Our rafting season runs from 24 September to 30 June, until the monsoon. If you are visiting in July or August, rafting is not running, and this plan does not apply. Our guide is rafting open in Rishikesh explains the season. When you are ready, the river rafting page has the trips and how to book.
A simple day plan
- Evening before: pick up the scooty or bike so that you are not waiting for a shop in the morning. Our rental day runs 8 AM to 8 AM.
- Morning: ride to the rafting pickup office, confirm the meeting time with the rafting team first, and go on the river. You can leave your scooty or bike parked at the rafting pickup office, or at our office near Ram Jhula.
- Lunch: a long, slow lunch in Tapovan or near Ram Jhula while your clothes dry. See our cafés guide.
- Afternoon: a half-day ride, either Neelkanth Mahadev or the waterfalls near Rishikesh.
- Evening: the aarti at Triveni Ghat, as in the aarti guide.
What to carry between the two
- A dry set of clothes in a bag that fits the luggage carrier on your vehicle.
- A towel, and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
- Your licence and ID for the vehicle, and any ID the rafting team asks for.
- Leave valuables behind. Do not take a phone on the raft unless the team says it is secured.
Do not ride tired or in wet clothes after dark
Rafting is tiring and the water is cold. Keep the afternoon ride short and finish forest roads before sunset, as explained in our guide to riding at night in Rishikesh. A Honda Activa 125 is enough for this plan. See scooty vs bike if you would like a Royal Enfield.
Frequently asked questions
Can I raft and ride on the same day?
Yes, during the rafting season. Keep the ride short and avoid forest roads after dark.
When is the rafting season?
From 24 September to 30 June. Rafting does not run in the monsoon.
Where do I leave the bike while I raft?
You can park it at our office near Ram Jhula or at the rafting pickup office. Lock the wheel with the chain lock supplied.