The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), an Uttar Pradesh government undertaking, conducts river rafting courses at Kaudiyala, 38 kms from Rishikesh. It provides rafts, equipment, and camping items, besides safety precautions and trained guides. Amidst the dense forest cover, on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, at an altitude of 480 mts, the mighty waters of the Ganga, are ideal for white water rafting. There is also ample opportunity, to view wildlife in its natural habitat. Nature walks along the river are a real treat, and rock climbing is specially arranged for avid adventure lovers. 

Accomodation:

GMVN has developed Kaudiyala as a rafters camp. Tented accomodation for 40 persons, is available with dining hall/ restaurant. For reservations, contact: The Manager, GMVN, Tourism and Rafting camp, Kaudiyala, District Tehri Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Access by Road:

Local Transport Union and State Transport buses ply regularly to Kaudiyala from Dehradun (80 kms), Haridwar (57 kms), Rishikesh (38 kms), and Delhi (260 kms).

Access by Rail:

Rishikesh is the nearest railhead.

Access by Air:

Jolly Grant (55 kms from Kaudiyala) is the nearest airport.

First Aid:

Every raft is equipped with a first aid box and other life saving devices. All rafting companies have a panel of doctors, in case of any emergency.