There are certain parameters fixed separating the rookies from the pros of rafting. These parameters are known as Grades. There are a total of 5 Grades categorised according to the level of rapids and difficulty comprised in each.
Grade 1-Easy drive, with no risk usually preferred for children and people of old age. Black Money, Sweet Sixteen, Good Morning, Body Surfing are some popular examples of Grade 1.
Grade 2 - Rocky obstacles with easy manoeuvre required. Club House, Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton, Terminator, falls in the Grade 2 category. Both Grade 1 and 2 could be enjoyed by Non- Swimmers.
Grade 3- Many profound obstacles with boat shaking difficulties; require some amount of skill to pass by. Even the much adventurous non- swimmers could join the crew. Three Blind Mice, CrossFire, Roller Coaster, Golf Course, and Return to Sender are used as Grade 3 spots.
Grade 4- Boat trembling obstacles with accelerated water rapid, not recommended for light hearted people. The Great Wall falls under Grade 4.
Grade 5- Highest on the difficulty standards, only for the professional rafters. Daniel's Dip is the Grade 5 section of Rishikesh Rafting. Along with the Grades, the distance and time to raft increases, depending on which package you choose.
