Rafting in Manali

In Manali, river rafting takes place on the glacial waters of the Beas River. The rafting takes place around the Kullu Valley. The most popular launch spots for commercial rafting are Babeli and Dobhi. The prices for rafting ranges from ₹400 to ₹2,500 per person which depends on the distance. River rafting starts from March to June and after monsoon the activity continues as the Beas River has more current, and takes place in the months from September to December. The minimum age for river rafting is 12 years. Below are the rafting stretches, with their information as well -

Babeli

Distance- 7 to 9 km
Water speed- Mild to moderate class II rapids
Price - ₹1,300 to ₹1,800 per person
Duration - 35 - 40 minutes

Raison

Distance - 5 to 7 km
Water speed - Gentle water
Price - ₹300 to ₹800 per person
Duration - 20–30 minutes

Pirdi

Distance - 14 km
Water speed - Grade III and IV rapids

Price and Duration of different routes

Rafting Route	Duration	Distance	Price per person
Pirdi to Shamshi	20–30 mins	4 km	₹300 – ₹600
Pirdi to Bhuntar	45 mins	6 km	₹700 – ₹900
Pirdi to Sharabai	1 hour	10 km	₹500 – ₹1,000
Pirdi to Bajaura (Jhiri)	1.5 hours	14 km	₹800 – ₹1,500

Dobhi

Distance - 9+ km
Water Speed - Grade II and III rapids

Price for different length routes

Route length	Distance	Prices
Short	5-7 km	₹400 to ₹1,200 per person
Medium	7-9 km	₹1,200 to ₹1,800 per person
Long	9+ km	₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per person