Located in the lap of Himalayas, Rishikesh is one of the most visited tourist places in India. Rishikesh is popularly known as the “Adventure Capital Of India”. Rishikesh offers a wide variety of adventure activities to try. Out of all adventurous things to do in Rishikesh, Camping in Rishikesh is one of the most popular activities to go for.
In Rishikesh you will witness different types of camping options named as
- Jungle camping in Rishikesh
- Beach camping in Rishikesh
- Luxury camping in Rishikesh
- Riverside camping in Rishikesh
- Adventure Camping in Shivpuri
- Rafting with camping in Rishikesh
Popular Adventure in Rishikesh
Best Camps in Rishikesh
Paddler zone is one of the best-known campsites for camping in Rishikesh. This campsite is located in Shivpuri approx 14 kilometres from Rishikesh and its location, the ambience and the entertainment park near to it adds a lot to the Rishikesh camping experience.
Location: Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹1299 per person only
If you are planning to spend a day with your loved ones just a small walk away from the river Nature valley camp is best for you. Lush green lawn with beautiful dining area and trending style tents adds a lot of value to your stay. This camp is located just a 1 minute walk away from the River Heul and if you count the distance from Rishikesh it’s approximately 10 kilometers.
Location: Rattapani, neelkanth road
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹1499 per person only
Panchvati cottage is located in Shivpuri approximately 14 kilometres from Rishikesh. This campsite has 18 cottages that will make you feel like home. If you are planning a weekend with your family or friends, this is the perfect campsite for that. Apart from enjoying the Ganges view and chilled-out nights you get to enjoy in a big swimming pool or you can take a riverside beach walk just 150 metres away from the campsite.
Location: Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹1399 per person only
Shivasheesh forest camps are one of the most popular campsites in Ghattu ghat that is approximately 15 kilometers from Rishikesh. This campsite has beautifully decorated cottages and swiss camps with proper area to play volleyball, badminton and archery. Kids can enjoy playing games or the River haul is just 1 min walk away from the campsite.
Location: Gattu Ghat
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹1399 per person only
5. Aqua Forest Rafting Camp in Rishikesh
This is one of the most affordable camps in Rishikesh well-packed with all the amenities to offer. Situated in the middle of forest surrounded with lush green trees and river Ganga flowing right outside the window, is one of the greatest camping and adventure experience near Rishikesh. The luxurious camps have 6 Swiss tents with attached bathroom, air coolers, lights, blankets, and comforter, swimming pool, water and electricity supply with a back-up.
Location: Kaudiyala
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹1199 per person only
6. Camp Wildex in Rishikesh
Witness the wilderness of Rajaji National Park and watch rare Himalayan birds migrate all year around at Camp Wildex in Rishikesh. The Swiss tents and cottages are fully-equipped with all the amenities as per your comfort and convenience. The camp is resided on the banks of Ganga River surrounded by the scenic Rajaji National Park on both sides.
Engage in the fun activities organized at the campsite like volley ball, badminton, and many indoor and outdoor games.
Location: Gattu Ghat
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 999 per person only
7. Phoolchatti Resort Stay in Rishikesh
Situated 7 km from Laxman Jhula, with well-fitted and beautifully structured luxury cottages, Phool Chatti Resort is one of the most-rated camping site near Rishikesh. The camp is provided with 4 meals a day including morning and evening snacks served with ‘masala tea’ and coffee. The tents and cottages are loaded with comfortable beds, clean blankets and comforters, attached bathroom with hot/cold water facility, lights, air coolers, and all the other basic amenities.
Location: Paliyal Village
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1799 per person only
This package is a combo of adventure with Rishikesh camping and rafting included. Stay in well-maintained swiss camps having attached washroom. The campsite is located 26 km far from Rishikesh amid natural surrounding of Ganga river. One can also enjoy a good swim in the swimming pool. Go for a nature walk in Rishikesh villages.
After 1-day camping session, you get to enjoy the rafting session on Ganga river. Paddle hard on the rapids of Ganges and enjoy the thrill of water sport.
Location: Kaudiyala, Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1199 per person only
9. Aspen Camp Rafting With Camping in Rishikesh
For the traveler and adventure seeker that lives inside you, Aspen Camp is the perfect Rafting and Camping spot in Rishikesh. The camp is built on the banks of Ganga River. Soothing music and delicious food by the bonfire add charms to the evening. Share stories with your fellow-travelers and sleep in your assigned tents.
Add the mixture of new adventure series to your bucket list that you can try during your camping at Aspen like whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, bungee jumping, trekking through the jungles, and flying fox.
Location: Gattu Ghat
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 2699 per person only
10. Camping in Alligator Campry
Nestled on the banks of Heul River, close to many waterfalls, Alligator Campry offers amazing camping services with well-organized facilities particularly pointed towards your comfort and fun as well. Plan a camping trip in Rishikesh and entice yourself with the varieties of sports fun and adventure including white-river rafting, bungee jumping, cliff jumping, trek in the middle of a forest, and sooth your soul under dark cold night by the fire with the delicious meals and hot beverages.
Location: Gattu Ghat, Neelkanth Road
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | Short Village Trekking
Price – ₹ 1099 per person only
11. Crossfire Camp
One of the biggest white sand beach camps, Crossfire Camp, provides the best Rafting and Camping facilities near Rishikesh. Paddle on the rapids- “Three Blind Mice” and “Crossfire”, both are Grade III rapids during river rafting session. Go kayaking, cliff jumping, sand bath, and many other exciting things during your camping trip in Rishikesh.
Relax your mind and soul at the scenic campsite amid the soothe fragrance of the forest. Fall asleep in your tents on the comfortable beds and comforters, and every other basic facilities, to the sound of waves and cool watery-wind.
Location: Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1799 per person only
12. Camping & Rafting at Moonlight Camp, Shivpruri
Make your trip more exciting and enthralling with Moonlight Camps, which provides luxurious Swiss tents and cottages fully-equipped with all the basic amenities and clean bathroom attached in each tent stocked with complimentary toiletries.
Just 12 km away from Rishikesh, surrounded by lush green forest and river Ganga flowing right outside, Moonlight Camps is the perfect place for Rafting and Camping for all the adventure freaks, near Rishikesh. Make your day count and relax in the lap of Mother Nature and sleep under the millions of stars.
Location: Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1099 per person only
Aqua Splash camp is one of the most fascinating camps. Located 26 km from Rishikesh town, in Marine Drive, the camp has everything you need to relax and have a quality time with your closed ones. Aqua Splash offers an affordable stay for all sorts of people.
The campsite is all equipped with swimming pool and other modern amenities for a leisure stay. Apart from modern amenities, this camp is one of the best adventure camps in Rishikesh offering activities like Skywalk, Tyre Bridge, Burma bridge and Archery.
Location: Gullar Bridge, Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | Village Trek| Archery | Skywalk
Price – ₹ 2249 per person only
14. Jungle Camping in Rishikesh
As the name suggests, it is one of the best Rishikesh camps for jungle camping, trekking, and many other exciting adventurous activities. This picture-perfect camp is located amid the lush green forest; on the banks of river Ganga, and is guarded by the majestic mountains from both the sides. Enjoy a riverside campfire with delicious meals and sleep in your tents stocked with comfortable beds, lights, air coolers, and attached bathroom with basic toiletries.
Witness the nature at its best in Rajaji National Park. Enjoy 3-hour jungle safari and feel close to wildlife and nature.
Location: Rattapani, Neelkanth road
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Starting Price – ₹ 1649 per person only
Two of the most exciting things that have taken the popularity of Rishikesh to another level are Rafting and Camping adventure in Rishikesh. Rafting requires a lot of body movement, concentration and courage that’s why it is one of the most amazing adventure sport. Once you are tired and exhausted, what could be better than having amazing camping stay in the middle of Himalayas. Relaxing under the stars with your family and groupmates is what people crave for after such an exhausting adventure sport.
Location: Gattu Ghat Neel Kanth Road
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | Trekking | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1949 per person only
16. Camping in Feel Factor, Shivpuri
Enjoy the uninterrupted view of Himalayas on all the sides and river Ganga flowing and making blunt waves right in front of you. Located in Kaudiyala, 36 km drive from Rishikesh, Camp Feel Factor is built on the bank of the river and is well-constructed and maintained with all the basic needs you may need for your comfort stay at the camp.
Location: Kaudiyala, Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | Trekking | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1949 per person only
Rishikesh being the adventure capital of India, is famous for adventure sports like river rafting, cliff jumping, rock climbing, bungee jumping and many more such activities. River rafting in Rishikesh is considered the most preferred adventure sport in India. If one throws the opportunity of camping in Rishikesh along with river rafting then this trips becomes an unbeatable one. Along with camping & rafting, you can enjoy outdoor activities such as archery, short-trekking, trek to waterfall, rock climbing etc.
Location: Tapovan, Rishikesh
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Starting Price – ₹ 1199 per person only
Suggested Read: Ultimate Guide to River Rafting in Rishikesh
18. Marine Drive Beach Camp
Located just 26 km from the main city, Marine Drive Beach offers the calm and exotic ambience that you can enjoy sitting on any random cliff you find by the river-bank, strolling amid the forest, feel the chills of the evening wind flowing through the fascinating mountains, and many other goosebumps activities. Make peace with your adventure-bitten maggot with 16 km river rafting session on the higher rapids of the river.
Location: Tapovan, Rishikesh
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Riverside camping in Rishikesh is altogether a pleasant experience. Surrounded by forests, having a view of “Ganges” as you step out of your camp is what travellers need. Romantic evenings, having tea and snacks with a bonfire, people singing music, kids playing around is a view rarely seen in metro cities. While you enjoy your riverside camping in Rishikesh, you can also go for short trekking to nearby village or waterfall. The memories you take away from this experience are worth remembering again and again.
Location: Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1499 per person only
Shivpuri is a small village located approximately 18 Kilometres from Rishikesh. Camping in Shivpuri is the most preferred camping destination in India. Located on the banks of River Ganga, the camping experience here is remarkable and you will get to learn how it feels being close to nature. Camping in Shivpuri is easily accessible and has great accommodation options to choose from.
Location: Village Badal, Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1449 per person only
21. Camp Footloose
Enjoy the uninterrupted view of Himalayas on all the sides and river Ganga flowing and making blunt waves right in front of you. Located at a 5-minutes trek from Shivpuri Bridge, Camp Footloose is built on the bank of the river and is well-constructed and maintained with all the basic needs you may need for your comfort stay at the camp.
Location: Village Badal, Shivpuri
Inclusions: 3 Buffet Meals | Bonfire | Music | 16 km Rafting
Price – ₹ 1799 per person only
Camping in Rishikesh: Cost
The cost of camping in Rishikesh depends on some factors:
- Choice of your campsite
- Location of campsite
- Whether it is a deluxe camp, luxury camp or swiss camps.
- Choosing between tents or cottages.
- River Proximity: Riverside camping or Jungle camping in Rishikesh
| Camping In: | Price | Ratings |
| Deluxe Camps | ₹ 990 – 1490 | 4* |
| Swiss Camps | ₹ 1390 – 2099 | 4.5* |
| Luxury Camps | ₹ 1800 – 3200 | 5* |
| Cottages | ₹ 1600 – 4000 | 4.7* |
Itinerary For Camping in Rishikesh
Although it is often said that unplanned trips are the best. But, to have an idea of what’s in the package always helps. Rishikesh camping comes with a lot of unique experiences like:
- Have buffet dinner with your group and other travelers.
- Listening to music and dancing
- Enjoying bonfire with delicious snacks
- Taking a beachside walk in the evening
- Jungle trekking
- Rafting in Rishikesh session – 16 kilometres
Most of the campsites in Rishikesh share the same itinerary for 1 night 2 days and 2 night 3 days Rishikesh camping packages. Itinerary can be customized as per the requirements of the travelers. Usual itinerary in Rishikesh camping is:
Arrive at camp at noon. Have your lunch and take some rest. You can play Volleyball, badminton in the campsite area or you can enjoy in the swimming pool. You can go to the beach that is just a small walk away from the campsite.
As you walk back to the campsite you can enjoy bonfire and music with delicious snacks. Once you finish your dinner you can sit in the open area, have chit- chat with your friends or you can take a good night sleep in your allotted camps.
Early morning tea will be served to you. Freshen up and have your breakfast post which a 16 kilometres rafting in Rishikesh session awaits you where you go through amazing rapids like Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Club house and Double trouble. You will also get a chance to try exciting cliff jumping and body surfing.
Post your rafting session, your Rishikesh camping comes to an end and you depart with a lot of memorable moments and experiences.
Other Adventure Activity To Enjoy in Rishikesh
Steps To book Camping in Rishikesh
Camping in Rishikesh is on top of the bucket list of many travelers who are planning to visit Uttarakhand. Due to its huge demand, it is always better to book your Rishikesh camping package in advance. The most important thing to keep in mind while booking your Rishikesh camping package is to choose the right vendor or adventure company. Safety, comfort and traveler satisfaction is what we focus on at “INDIA THRILLS“
To book your Rishikesh camping package:
- You can Whatsapp or Call us at 8077146567, 9897770643 for clearing all your doubts and queries related to your Rishikesh camping trip..
- You have to provide the “Name” and “Age” of all the people who are travelling with you for Rishikesh camping.
- For booking confirmation, 40% of the final amount has to be paid in advance.
- After checking the slot booking, a booking confirmation of your Rishikesh camping package will be sent to you over Email or Whatsapp that includes:
1. Your name
2. No. of people
3. Date of Rafting Trip
4. Rafting session (if booked)
5. Amount paid in Advance
6. Amount to be paid at arrival
7. Google map Location of campsite
FAQs about Camping in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is well-connected to the capital of India- Delhi and other locations. Round the clock availability of buses to all nearby locations make it easier for travelers to experience the spirituality, peace and vibes of Rishikesh.
- Nearest Airport- Jollygrant Airport (20 kilometres)
- Nearest Railway Station– Yog Nagri Rishikesh Railway Station
- Nearest Bus Stand- Rishikesh Bus Station
To enjoy camping in Rishikesh first you have to book a Rishikesh camping package from www.indiathrills.com. Camping is done in fixed cottages, swiss camps and tents. As part of your Rishikesh camping package you get to enjoy bonfire with music, delicious meals, overnight stay at exotic locations.
Camping in Rishikesh can be enjoyed in:
- Shivpuri
- Mohanchatti
- Ghattu Ghat
- Tapovan (Lakshman Jhula)
- Phool Chatti
All these locations are popular for camping in Rishikesh and are at close proximity to Rishikesh.
- Camping in Rishikesh can be booked online via our website www.indiathrills.com. Booking your rishikesh camping package is just a call away at 8077146567.
Once the traveler confirms the campsite, package can be booked at 40% advance amount that has to be paid via online modes and rest of the payment can be done at arrival.
The best time to experience camping in Rishikesh is during the hot summer from March beginning to end of June and from October to March. Enjoying bonfire with music in chilling winters is what travelers crave for. The cool breeze at night in the hot summer attracts people from different cities to enjoy Rishikesh camping.
Rishikesh is the best place for everyone who loves to stroll and explore. To experience the rustic forest life, these few luxury camps are the best places near Rishikesh for rafting and camping:
- Camp Aqua Forest
- Rendezvous Resort and Camps
- Aspen Adventure Camp
- Camp Wildex
- Camp Footloose
Yes, there are many of Ac camps in Rishikesh on Neelkanth as well as Shivpuri side. Some of the best are:
- Gurugram Resort
- Aspen Camps
- HOA Resort
- Himalyan Retreat Camps
- Aathitya Resort
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