Rishikesh is one of the most acclaimed tourist spots in Northern India. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand at the foothills of the Himalayas. The place is surrounded on all sides by the snow-capped mountains of the Himalayan mountain range. There are long flowing river of the Ganges at the place. The river Ganges flowing through Rishikesh is the sacred river of the Hindus. Rafting is a very common and popular game played by the tourists and the residents of the place in the  splashing water of the river. The river is formed due to the snow melting at the higher altitudes of the Himalayas. The river is very deep and expert knowledge is required for rafting. Read more