Our Marine Drive trip starts at Marine Drive and finishes in the Laxman Jhula or Ram Jhula area, as confirmed for your departure. We operate with licensed, qualified guides, provide the equipment and explain the trip before you launch.
| Trip detail | Our offered arrangement |
|---|---|
| Start | Marine Drive |
| Finish | Laxman Jhula or Ram Jhula; confirm for your departure |
| Distance | Around 24 km, approximate |
| Time estimate | Around 5–6 hours; confirm the full reporting and transfer schedule |
| Indicative price | Around ₹1,200–₹1,800 per person, including taxes |
| Booking | Advance group booking only |
| Participant ages | 14–60, subject to health and suitability assessment |
Prices can be less or more depending on demand and season. Confirm the final quotation before paying. Distances and timing can vary with the confirmed finish and conditions.
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Decide whether you want more time on the river
A longer outing appeals to travellers who want the river to be the main activity of their day. It also means more exposure to the weather and more time following the crew's instructions. Discuss your group's stamina honestly rather than treating the trip as a sightseeing transfer.
Confirm the finish point. Two Marine Drive offers can describe different stretches and therefore different durations. Ask whether any sections may be omitted, changed or managed differently when conditions require it.
Prepare for a sustained outing
Ask what layers are appropriate for the date, whether any refreshments are included and how personal belongings are handled. Do not take loose bags into the raft without agreement. Keep a full change of clothes available afterwards.
If someone in your group wants a shorter activity, compare the practical demands with Shivpuri before committing. A route decision should fit every participant, not just the organiser.
What is included?
Your rafting booking includes a licensed, qualified guide, transport for the rafting outing, a life jacket, helmet and paddle. Hotel pickup is included where the location permits; collection may be from your hotel or the nearest suitable meeting point. Confirm the actual pickup arrangement in advance.
Water and a waterproof bag for a phone are available. Storage for luggage and extra clothing can be arranged on request. The phone bag is for a phone, not general luggage, and is not a guarantee against damage or loss. Photos and videos cost extra.
Briefing and equipment checks
Your registered, certified guide gives the pre-trip briefing and safety instructions. Life jackets, helmets and paddles are provided and checked for safety. You complete the required no-claim/consent form before rafting. Listen to all instructions and ask questions before launch; rafting is not risk-free.
Who can join?
Our participant age bracket is 14–60 years. Participants must be healthy; people with heart or lung problems are not eligible under our booking requirements. Tell us about any other relevant health, mobility or swimming concern privately before paying. Age eligibility alone does not guarantee participation: the guide must also assess suitability, equipment fit and conditions.
Tell us about swimming ability in advance. Non-swimmer acceptance is assessed for the actual trip. Read safety and eligibility and family planning.
Pickup and belongings
Send your hotel name and map pin. Pickup can be from the hotel or a nearby suitable point, depending on the location. Ask for bag and extra-clothing storage before the trip. Use location guidance and the packing checklist.
Shared and private bookings
Solo guests can join shared departures; at least four participants are needed to run a shared departure. Private raft bookings for groups need advance booking and a separate total-price quotation. Marine Drive itself is offered only on advance group booking; contact us rather than assuming a daily shared departure.
Read group planning or solo booking guidance.
Payment and changes
Advance payment is required to reserve rafting. The advance is non-refundable for customer cancellation. Refunds or a transfer/rescheduling of the booking may be provided only when weather problems affect the trip, subject to confirmation by the team. Read the cancellation policy before paying.
Compare with Shivpuri
Read the Shivpuri guide and compare actual routes, time and readiness. A larger distance is not automatically a better match. See distance versus difficulty.