Enjoy a riverside paradise with a delightful air-conditioned cottage stay. The campsite is located along the banks of the Ganges, surrounded by lush forests and wildlife. During the day, you'll be able to head out and enjoy the pleasant weather and the cool river, try your hand at adventure activities on the campsite, go rafting in the iconic rapids, and enjoy Rishikesh. In the evenings, you'll join the other like-minded travellers at a campfire on the beach, while the river flows by. And finally, at night, you'll retire to your deluxe A/C cottage and sleep comfortably.
Your high-octane rafting session takes place on Day 2, when you'll do a 16 kms stretch where you face some of the famous rapids. Apart from that, you can also try out cliff-jumping, body surfing, swimming, and on-camp games like volleyball or badminton.
Destination
The campsite is located 16 kms upstream from India’s holiest town, Rishikesh, in a jungle by the river Hyule. A dense sal forest surrounds the scenic campsite, and there are mountain views in the distance.
You'll stay for the night in deluxe cottages with comfortable beds with plump mattresses, attached washrooms, and a private sit-out.
Destination highlights
Experience the exhilaration of rafting in the Ganga first-hand as you raft down 16 kms of famous rapids | Take a dip in India’s holiest river as you learn how to cliff jump and bodysurf | Stay amidst scenic, natural environs in a beautiful campsite in the Sal forest
Day 1 of the Rishikesh rafting trip: Check-in to campsite
Check-in to your campsite at noon. Your camp manager is ready and waiting with a welcome drink and to show you your cottage for the night. After that, you can explore the surroundings and the beauty of nature all around. Dig in to lunch as you decide what to do with your day. There are a lot of activities at the campsite to keep you entertained. You can go for a trek to a waterfall nearby, or play some games at the campsite itself. Return to the campsite in the evening to enjoy a hot cup of tea. As the sun goes down, get cozy by the bonfire and devour some evening snacks, and then head to the dinner area for a hot meal before calling it a night. Overnight in cottage.
Overnight in Swiss cottages
You will be welcomed with a non alcoholic drink and escorted to your cottages. These twin-sharing cottages are air-conditioned, spacious, with attached tiled bathrooms, comfortable double beds with all bedding, and a private sit-out. In the room, you'll have a tea-coffee maker and complimentary toiletries, as well as a bottle of mineral water. You'll be served all meals in a common dining area. In the evening, a campfire is lit, and you can enjoy the cold night air and warmth from the fire.
Before breakfast, take a walk by the Hyule river as it gently laps and flows. Eat a hearty breakfast, and then check out. You'll then head out for your Rishikesh rafting session. This rafting expedition will take you on a 16 km stretch with the best of the rapids in the Ganga. Once you've navigated the rapids, you'll paddle to a peaceful stretch for some fun cliff jumping and body surfing on the way. After that, you'll be done with your adventure. Trip ends here.
Check-out after breakfast
Early in the morning, you can go for a walk around the campsite, before a hot cup of tea and a delicious breakfast. You'll pack up and check out, and then head to the rafting point. Check out is at 11:00 hrs. Trip ends here.
For cancellations made more than 7 days prior to check-in date of this Rishikesh rafting trip: 100% refund.
For cancellations made on or less than 7 days prior to check-in date of this Rishikesh rafting trip: No refund.
No show: No refund.
All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.
Rules on trip
Please avoid use of any narcotic/psychotropic substances on this Rishikesh rafting trip.
Guests accompanied by their drivers are supposed to pay the extra charges in advance.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
The operator takes utmost care to ensure safety of its clients. However in the case of any unforeseen mishaps, the operator will not be liable for any injuries caused or for loss of life during this Rishikesh rafting trip.
Children below 5 years can stay for free, without extra bed.
It is mandatory for guests to present valid photo identification upon check-in and present it wherever necessary.
Accommodation in deluxe air-conditioned cottages on twin sharing basis (triple sharing can be arranged for a discounted price of INR 3000)
Attached washrooms
In-room: tea-coffee maker, one mineral water bottle, complimentary toiletries
Welcome drink
All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 2, including evening tea and snacks
Waterfall trek
Bonfire with snacks
On-site activities like volleyball, football, cricket and badminton
All applicable taxes
Excludes
Cost of rafting session, equipment and guide
Transfers to the rafting start point (will cost approximately INR 600 for 1 vehicle, shared by 7 people)
Any meals or services not mentioned in inclusions
Adventure activities like bungee jumping, flying fox, etc (can be paid for on location)
Bottled water, other beverages
Personal expenses like laundry, tips, etc
Any costs for delays caused by landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Charges for still/video cameras
What to Wear
What to Wear
Quick-dry clothing
Long-sleeved t-shirt
Trekking pants or leggings
Windproof jacket
Comfortable shoes
Lightweight strap-on floaters/ sandals
Sweater or jacket to keep you warm
Not to wear - Expensive jewellery or watches
Trolley or heavy luggage bags
Heavy jeans or restrictive clothing during rafting
Slippers or sandals that might fall off
What not to Wear
Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
Restrictive clothing
Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide
Spacious deluxe cottages with comfortable beds and attached washrooms
In room facilities: One mineral water, tea-coffee maker, complimentary toiletries
Any safety equipment required for adventure activities on camp
You need to get
Quick-dry clothing for rafting
Long sleeved clothing for evenings
Personal toiletries
Waterproof sunscreen
Insect repellent
Camera (with batteries fully charged and charger)
Sunglasses (preferably with cord)
Medical Kit
Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.
Directions towards the Pick up Point
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Directions towards the Start Point
The campsite is situated 16 kms ahead of Baraj at Ratta Pani village on Neelkanth Road, about half a kilometre after the famous Phoolchatti ashram. | Google Maps pin: https://goo.gl/maps/pEz5wmDWWEn The campsite is situated 16 kms ahead of Baraj at Ratta Pani village on Neelkanth Road, about half a kilometre after the famous Phoolchatti ashram. | Google Maps pin: https://goo.gl/maps/pEz5wmDWWEn
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