Shivpuri Hostel
Hostel
Days 1–3
Kayak Taster Weekend - 5 Days (Rishikesh, Shivpuri, Brahmpuri, Marine Drive & Byasi)
Five days from wet exit to a grade III run. Two days of flatwater and the Brahmpuri stretch only, in larger groups — enough to find out whether you like it.
Saltline Outfitters
Runs this trip
Kayaking / canoeing
Five days from wet exit to a grade III run
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
ShivpuriThe first afternoon is spent capsizing on purpose in flat water until getting out of an upside-down boat stops being frightening. BrahmpuriBrahmpuri is nine kilometres of grade I and II — enough current to learn eddy turns and ferry glides, not enough to hurt you. Shivpuri poolMost people get a flatwater roll on day three.
Itinerary
The first afternoon is spent capsizing on purpose in flat water until getting out of an upside-down boat stops being frightening.
Rishikesh, ShivpuriHow the day runs
- 1 hrsUp to the camp on the sand
- 3:00 PM — the flat pool: seating, edging and the wet exit
- MealsLunch, Dinner
- AccommodationShivpuri Hostel
Included Activities
- Kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD and spraydeck
- Riverside tented camp
- All meals
LANDMARKS Shivpuri Ganga beach camp Start point Rishikesh, Shivpuri, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 10:00 - 17:00Brahmpuri is nine kilometres of grade I and II — enough current to learn eddy turns and ferry glides, not enough to hurt you.
Shivpuri, BrahmpuriHow the day runs
- 8:30 AM — forward stroke, sweep and low brace on the flat
- 3 hrs2:00 PM — the gentle Brahmpuri stretch, grade I-II
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationShivpuri Hostel
Included Activities
- Instruction and all kit
- Safety kayaker on the water
- Camp night
LANDMARKS Brahmpuri Ganga eddies Most people get a flatwater roll on day three. Almost nobody gets a reliable combat roll in a week, and the instructors will tell you that plainly.
ShivpuriHow the day runs
- 8:30 AM — hip flick, paddle setup and the sweep roll, all morning
- 2:30 PM — rolling in current, and combat roll attempts
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationShivpuri Hostel
Included Activities
- One instructor per three paddlers
- All kit
- Camp night
LANDMARKS Shivpuri pool The raft runs alongside all day, which means anyone who is not ready for a rapid can portage or ride it out without ending the day for everyone.
Shivpuri, RishikeshHow the day runs
- 5 hrs9:00 AM — the Shivpuri run, scouting each rapid
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationMarine Drive Hostel
Included Activities
- Guided descent with a safety kayaker and a raft alongside
- Camp night
- All meals
LANDMARKS Roller Coaster Golf Course Ram Jhula Five days is enough to paddle grade II confidently and grade III with support. It is not enough to paddle alone, and nobody will pretend otherwise.
Marine Drive, Byasi, RishikeshHow the day runs
- 4 hrs8:30 AM — the upper stretch, one last time
- 1 hrs2:00 PM — back to town
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Final descent
- Transfer to Rishikesh
- Course certificate
LANDMARKS Marine Drive The Wall Byasi
- Day 1Kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD and spraydeck
- Day 1Riverside tented camp
- Day 1All meals
- Day 2Instruction and all kit
- Day 2Safety kayaker on the water
- Day 2Camp night
- Day 3One instructor per three paddlers
- Day 3All kit
- Day 4Guided descent with a safety kayaker and a raft alongside
- Day 5Final descent
- Day 5Transfer to Rishikesh
- Day 5Course certificate
- Day 1 · 3 nightsShivpuri Hostel
- Day 4 · 1 nightMarine Drive Hostel
- Day 1Rishikesh to ShivpuriUp to the camp on the sand
- Day 5Byasi to Rishikesh2:00 PM — back to town
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Marine Drive Hostel
Hostel
Day 4
What you'll eat
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners across 5 days, at camp. It opens with lunch and dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast and lunch on day 5.
- LunchServed on days 1–5
- DinnerServed on days 1–4
- BreakfastServed on days 2–5
13 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.9/5
Based on 9 reviews
Review summary
Food4.4/5
Guide4.7/5
Itinerary4.7/5
Transport4.6/5
Accommodation4.7/5
Tour operator4.6/5
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Tom Bergman – Singapore2025-12-18 · Verified booking
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. Worth every rupee.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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James Whelan – Dublin2025-12-18 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Worth every rupee.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Tara D'Souza – Bengaluru2025-12-18 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. Good value for what's included.
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Laura Whitfield – Berlin2025-12-18 · Verified booking
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Would send friends their way.
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Karan Shah – Nagpur2025-12-18 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled.
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Nikhil Joshi – Hyderabad2025-09-11 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. The team read the group well and adjusted without making a thing of it.
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Divya Reddy – Chandigarh2025-09-11 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. The cooking was a genuine surprise — better than most places we'd have picked ourselves. Solid operator.
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Ishita Ghosh – Bengaluru2025-09-11 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. The cooking was a genuine surprise — better than most places we'd have picked ourselves.
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