Situated an hour’s drive from Manali, Kullu is a beautiful hill station famous for adventure sports. Among many adventures in Kullu, river rafting is most popular among tourists. Rafting in Kullu performed on river “Beas”. You’ll get to witness panoramic views of mountains and trees along the way on your rafting. River rafting in Kullu is considered a safe activity ideal for adults as well as for kids. Hence, this activity is enjoyed by thousands of tourists every year.
About the activity:
One has to come to the river rafting starting point in Kullu. From there, we’ll raft down to the ending point and drop you back to the pickup point. Enjoy rafting through Grade I to V rapids on river Beas. There are three starting points of river rafting in Kullu, namely Babeli, Raison, and Pirdi. Below are the popular Kullu river rafting stretches:
7 km River Rafting in Kullu - Raison Stretch
One of the shortest river rafting stretches in Kullu, Raison, is 7 km long and takes about 30-40 minutes to complete. This rafting stretch is perfect for beginners.
Cost – Rs 450 per person (minimum 3 pax is required)
Cost – Rs 1300 for 2 person or couple
Starting Point – Raison near primary school
Difficulty – Easy
Rapids Level – Grade I & II
10 km River Rafting in Kullu - Babeli Stretch
In this rafting stretch, the raft will sail you down through Babeli to Devdham. It is a 10 km stretch with a duration of 1 hour.
Cost – Rs 650 per person (minimum 3 pax is required)
Cost – Rs 1800 for 2 person or couple
Starting Point – Didri Nala, Babeli
Difficulty – Easy to Medium
Rapids Level – Grade I, II, III & IV
7 km River Rafting in Kullu - Pirdi to Bhuntar Short Rafting Stretch
Pirdi to Bhuntar rafting stretch starts near Pirdi bridge and will take you down to Bhuntar district. The stretch is 7 km long in the distance and takes half an hour to complete. This stretch is more accessible to people staying near Kullu.
Cost – Rs 500 per person (minimum 3 person)
Cost –Rs 1300 for 2 person or couple
Starting Point – Near Pirdi Bridge
Difficulty – Easy
Rapids Level – Grade I & II
10 km River Rafting in Kullu - Pirdi to Sharabri Medium Rafting Stretch
In this stretch, the raft will sail you from Pirdi to Sharabri. It is 10 km long rafting and after 5 km “Parvati” river joins river “beas”. The difficulty is of moderate level in this stretch. A minimum of 1 hour is required to complete this trip.
Cost – Rs 600 per person
Cost – Rs 1800 for 2 person or couple
Starting Point – Pirdi
Difficulty – Medium
Rapids Level – Grade I, II, III & IV
14 km River Rafting in Kullu - Pirdi to Bajura Long Rafting Stretch
The longest rafting stretch in Kullu starts from Pirdi and sail down to Bajura. The rafting course is 14 km long and takes 1:30 minutes to complete. You’ll face the highest grade IV & V level rapids in this river rafting stretch.
Cost – Rs 750 per person (minimum 3 person is required)
Cost – Rs 2200 for 2 person or couple
Starting Point – Pirdi
Difficulty – Hard but exciting
Rapids Level – Grade IV & V
Quick Facts:
| Rafting Starting Points | Babeli, Raison & Pirdi |
| Timings | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Best Time | March to July |
| Location | Kullu on River Beas |
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Minimum Age | 12 years |
River Rafting in Kullu: Cost
The cost of river rafting in Kullu depends on the distance and duration of rafting stretch. Below are the cost:
| Rafting Stretch | Difficulty | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Raison – 7 km River Rafting | Easy | Rs 400 |
| Babeli Stretch – 10 km River Rafting | Easy | Rs 650 |
| Pirdi to Bhuntar – 7 km River rafting | Moderate | Rs 450 |
| Pirdi to Sharabri – 10 km River Rafting | Medium | Rs 700 |
| Pirdi to Bajura – 14 km River Rafting | Medium | Rs 800 |
Inclusions
- Rafting session
- Safety gears, helmet & PFD jackets
- Guide
- Transfers back to Pickup point
Exclusions:
- Anything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Important Things to Know about river rafting in Kullu:
- No RTPCR is required to enter the state.
- To enjoy fullest, always wear comfortable clothing preferably trouser with Tees and Sandals of floaters.
- Carry sunscreen, towel and basic first aid kit.
- For any videos of rafting, additional charges would be levied.
- Non-Swimmer is also allowed for river rafting.
Safety Guidelines
- Always wear your helmet and PFD jackets and check if its tied well before starting your rafting trip.
- Do follow the guidelines advised by your rafting guide.
- Do not consume any alcoholic beverages before water rafting.
- The minimum age is 12 years to indulge in river rafting.
Booking Terms
Cancellation Terms
- If cancellations are made within 30 days or prior, no cancellation charges will be deducted from the booking amount.
- If cancellations are made between 30-15 days, 50% of the booking amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
- If cancellations are made in less than 7 days, 100% of the booking amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
- In the event of ‘No show’, No refund shall be made under any circumstances.
Refund Terms
Once cancelled, any refunds would be processed in original payment method in 10 working day.
FAQs about River Rafting in Kullu:
The minimum charges for river rafting in Kullu is Rs 350/ person. However, the cost depends on the length of rafting stretches and no. of persons in the group.
- Raison Rafting Stretch(7 km) – Rs 400 per person
- Babeli Rafting Stretch( 10 km) – Rs 600 per person
- Pirdi to Bhuntar Rafting(7 km) – Rs 450 per person
- Pirdi to Sharabri Rafting stretch (10 km) – Rs 700 per person
- Pirdi to Bajura Long Rafting stretch (14 km) – Rs 800 per person
Note – Minimum 3 person is required for the rafting stretch. If you’re less than 3, prices will be a little more.
12 years is the minimum Age to enjoy rafting in Kullu.
The weight is not of concern as long as the PFD jacket will fit you. However, maximum weight should 95 kg.
March to mid- July is considered the best time for river rafting in Kullu, as the weather is warm and the water level of river beas are suitable to enjoy river rafting.
To reach the starting points of rafting in Kullu, one has to take a shared taxi or private bus from Manali to Kullu. And ask your driver to drop you to Babeli on the way to Kullu.
Yes, videography is available. You can easily get your videos of river rafting for an additional charge of Rs 500 per person.
Yes, you can try our best combo package for river rafting and paragliding at Rs 2300 only.
