When it comes to rafting, safety should come before pricing. Always use authorised rafts from licenced rafting companies. Working for authorised rafting operators are certified guides with worldwide certifications in rafting, kayaking, swimming, and life-saving abilities. The cost of rafting will be more if you go with them. Yet, you may come across various low-cost budget rafting providers who offer rafting in Rishikesh at reduced rates. They skimp on guide expertise, raft/paddle quality, and life-saving equipment, run multiple excursions per day, do not have trained guides (who charge more than the standard), and some even employ children as rafting guides.