River Rafting at Khalwani | Statue of Unity, Kevadia

What It Is

Whitewater on the Narmada, a Short Drive from the Statue

Khalwani sits close enough to Ekta Nagar to slot into a full sightseeing day, but far enough upriver that the water and surroundings feel like a proper detour into the hills.

Duration

~30 min on water

Price

Flat ₹1,000/person

Hours

8 AM – 3:30 PM, 4 slots

Age/Weight Limit

14-55 years, under 100kg

River rafting at Khalwani puts you on Grade I-III rapids on the Narmada, moving through a shallow canyon with forest pressing in on both banks — a genuinely different landscape from the open plazas around the Statue itself. It's a guided group activity: a certified instructor sits in each raft and calls the strokes, so no prior whitewater experience is needed. Because it depends on the river, it's run subject to weather and current water conditions.

Full safety gear — helmet and life jacket — provided and mandatory for every rafter
Calmer pools between rapids to catch your breath and take in the scenery
Fixed pickup and drop at the Shrestha Bharat Bhavan (SBB) parking area
Sessions may be adjusted or paused if the Narmada is running too high or too low

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Timings & Pricing

Slots & What It Costs

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 3:30 PM. Four fixed slots a day, each around 30 minutes on the water. Last entry is 30 minutes before your slot time.

8:00 AM30 min

10:00 AM30 min

1:00 PM30 min

3:00 PM30 min

Flat Rate

Per Person

There's no separate child ticket — the activity is age-gated at 14-55 years rather than priced by age, so this flat rate covers every eligible rafter.

Adult / Per Rafter₹1,000

Total Time

~2.5–3 Hours

This includes the safety briefing, gear-up, transfer to the put-in point at Khalwani, the raft itself (~30 min), and the return transfer. Build this into your day plan accordingly.

Pickup / Drop PointSBB Parking

Pickup and drop is fixed at the Shrestha Bharat Bhavan (SBB) parking area — this is the only designated meeting point for the rafting transfer. Rafting is subject to weather and river conditions on the day; we'll flag any disruption before you set out.

Read Before You Book

Who Can Raft, and What to Bring

We'd rather you know these upfront than get turned away at the counter. None of this is negotiable — it's set for genuine safety reasons.

Age, Weight & ID

Age 14 to 55 years only
Maximum weight 100kg
Valid photo ID required at check-in
Medical fitness is assessed by the instructing guide on the day, at their discretion

Dress Code

Men: T-shirt and shorts
Women: appropriate athletic wear
Sarees and burkhas are not permitted on the raft, for safety reasons — loose fabric is a real entanglement risk in rapids
Bring a change of clothes; you will get wet

Weather & Water Conditions

Rafting depends on the Narmada's flow and current conditions. Sessions can be shortened, rescheduled, or paused for safety reasons if the water is running too high or too low, or if weather turns. We'll confirm live status with you before your slot.

Safety Gear & Instructors

A helmet and life jacket are provided and mandatory for every rafter, no exceptions. Each raft is led by a certified instructor who calls the strokes and steers through the technical sections — you don't need prior rafting experience, just a reasonable level of fitness and comfort in water.

Not sure if you meet the requirements? Message us your age, and we'll confirm eligibility and slot availability before you travel.

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Common Questions

River Rafting FAQ

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How much does river rafting at Khalwani cost?

It's a flat ₹1,000 per person — there's no separate child rate, since the activity is age-restricted to 14-55 years for safety reasons rather than priced by age bracket.

Who is allowed to go rafting?

Rafters must be between 14 and 55 years old and under 100kg in weight. A valid photo ID is checked at the counter before you're allowed on the water, and instructors assess basic medical fitness on the day at their discretion.

What should I wear for river rafting?

Men are expected to wear a T-shirt and shorts; women should wear appropriate athletic wear. Sarees and burkhas are not permitted on the raft for safety reasons — loose, flowing fabric is a genuine entanglement risk in rapids. Bring a change of clothes, since you will get wet.

What are the rafting timings and how long does it take?

Rafting runs Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 3:30 PM, in four fixed slots — 8:00, 10:00, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM — each around 30 minutes on the water. Counting the safety briefing and transfer to and from the put-in point, plan on roughly 2.5 to 3 hours total. Last entry is 30 minutes before your slot.

Where is the pickup point for river rafting?

The fixed pickup and drop point is the Shrestha Bharat Bhavan (SBB) parking area — this is the only designated meeting point for the rafting transfer, so plan to reach there ahead of your slot.

What's the best time of year to go rafting at Khalwani?

October to March is the best window — cooler weather and steadier river flow. Rafting typically isn't run during the monsoon months (roughly July to September), when the Narmada's water level and current can rise sharply.

River Raftingat Khalwani