River Rafting in Rishikesh

Okay, so let me tell you about my first ever river rafting experience — and yup, it was in Rishikesh, India.

Honestly? I was scared at first. Like, really scared. I kept thinking, “What if I fall into the river? What if something goes wrong?” But deep down, I also knew... I wanted to try it.

We wore life jackets and helmets, grabbed our paddles, and sat in the raft. I remember holding my paddle tightly because I was nervous, but I didn’t want to show it .

And then — boom — the raft started moving. The first rapid hit us, water splashed all over my face, and for a second, I forgot how to breathe 😂. But then I heard everyone laughing and shouting, and I realised — this was actually kinda fun.

We went through so many rapids, got completely soaked, and ended up screaming and laughing the whole time. It was pure chaos — in the best way.

By the end, I was smiling like a little kid.

It was thrilling, messy, and honestly? One of the best things I’ve ever done.

So yeah — I was scared. But I did it. And I’d do it again.