On this 5 day escapade, you'll spend two nights at a riverside campsite in Rishikesh, and then move to a hillside campsite in Kanatal, giving you the complete Himalayan experience.
You'll participate in one of the best river rafting experiences in India, combined with the thrill of cliff jumping and swimming in the holy Ganges. For two hours, you'll bump up and down over the waves of the Ganges as you raft over a 16-km stretch. Apart from rafting, you'll also participate in a range of adventure activities like Burma Bridge, rappelling, rock-climbing and valley crossing. Another highlight of this trip, you'll embark on a guided trek to Surkanda Ascent, at 10,000 feet, offering gorgeous views of the Greater Himalayas! This one's a complete mountain and river adventure!
Please note that a minimum of 4 travellers are required to book this 5-day Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip.
Destination
The first part of your adventure is at a delightful riverside campsite at Rishikesh, located inside a national park. The sound of the river fills the air, lulling you to sleep at night. There are mountains all around, and the weather is pleasant, even cool in the evenings. For the next two nights, you'll be moved to a hillside campsite in Kanatal, about 70 kms away. Here, you'll stay amidst beautiful pine and oak forests, with closer views of the mountains and lush greenery all around.
You'll stay in comfortable tents with bedding, neat western/Indian toilets with flush and running water. Apart from your thrilling rafting session, you may explore the forests with short hikes. The campsite hosts a bonfire, every night where you can gather and have fun. Alternatively, you can also head out for the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Rishikesh.
Destination highlights
Camp beside the Ganges and in a forest, the best of both Himalayan experiences. | Spend a morning battling the rapids in a raft. | Try out rappelling, cliff-jumping, body-surfing, rock-climbing and more. | Breathe in the fresh clean air of the wilderness of Uttarakhand.
Day 1 of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip: Arrive at Rishikesh
Check in at noon. You'll be given a short briefing about the campsite, and your tents will be allocated to you. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and then head out for a waterfall trek, and a visit to the local village. Take a break for evening tea and cookies, relax. A roaring bonfire and snacks are arranged as the evening gets colder, and then you'll dive in to a hot dinner. At night, you'll retire to the tents, and fall into your cots. Overnight at Rishikesh campsite in tents.
Spend the night at Camp Wildex
You'll check in to a comfortable, spacious twin-sharing tents with groundsheets and mesh windows to keep insects out. Each tent has cots with mattresses, sheets, pillows, and blankets, and is on a raised platform with a verandah area. The toilets are a little distance away, with both Western/Indian style flushing toilets with running water. There is also a separate bathing area.
Day 1 Milestone
Camp Wildex, Rishikesh
Camp Wildex, Rishikesh
05:30 AM
Food
Lunch | Snacks | Dinner
Veg|Non veg
Day 2 of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip: Rafting day!
Wake up feeling ready for the big day ahead! You'll eat a delicious breakfast, and then head out for a 2-hour rafting session filled with thrills and spills. Once you've crossed the bigger rapids, you'll go to a calmer spot where you can try cliff-jumping, body-surfing, and swimming in the river. Return to the campsite for lunch, and enjoy your day with the other adventure activities like rock-climbing and rappelling. After a bonfire and dinner, you'll fall asleep happily. Overnight at Rishikesh campsite in tents.
Spend the night at Camp Wildex
You'll head out for a thrilling rafting session today. Return to the campsite and enjoy a day of fun and fresh air. End the day with a bonfire and dinner.
Day 2 Milestone
Camp Wildex, Rishikesh
Camp Wildex, Rishikesh
05:30 AM
Food
Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner
Veg|Non veg
Day 3 of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip: Arrive at Kanatal
Today you'll move to your second campsite, which is located in the hills, just 70 kms away. Once you settle in, lunch is served, and then you'll head out to a nearby apple orchard for a trek along a trail that birdwatchers love! This trek will warm you up for tomorrow's trek. Your evening ends with a bonfire, snacks, and dinner. Overnight at Kanatal campsite in tents.
Spend the night at Camp Kanatal
Today you'll transfer to Kanatal, which lies high in the mountains near Mussoorie. The Swiss tents here have attached washrooms. There are scenic views of snow-capped peaks and tall pine and oak trees everywhere.
Day 3 Milestone
Camp Wildex, Rishikesh
Camp Wildex, Kanatal
05:30 AM
Food
Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner
Veg|Non veg
Day 4 of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip: Surkanda trek
Today you'll start out for Surkanda Ascent, which is about 10,000 feet. There are beautiful views in all directions, and you'll thoroughly enjoy this experience. When you return for lunch, take some time to relax, because you'll be trying out valley crossing after this. The evening ends with a bonfire, snacks and dinner. Overnight at Kanatal campsite in tents.
Spend the night at Camp Kanatal
Today you'll trek up to Surkanda to enjoy views of the Greater Himalayas. Overnight in your cosy tents.
Day 4 Milestone
Camp Wildex, Kanatal
Camp Wildex, Kanatal
05:30 AM
Food
Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner
Veg|Non veg
Day 5 of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip: Surkanda trek
Wake up early today to take in as much as you can of this gorgeous campsite, because you'll feel terrible about leaving. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, and then check out. Your trip ends here.
Trip end
This is your last day at the campsite. You can pack up and go for a short walk before checking out.
For cancellations made on or more than 15 days before departure of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip: 75% refund.
For cancellations made 7-14 days before departure of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip: 50% refund.
For cancellations made less than 7 days before departure of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip: No refund.
No show: No refund.
All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.
Rules on trip
Travellers younger than 14 years of age are not allowed to participate in rafting or adventure activities.
The campsite has common charging points in the hall area, where you may charge your cell phones and other gadgets.
Travellers are required to adhere to instructions of the rafting instructor, trek leader and tour guide during the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip.
Consumption of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited during the trip.
Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
Bookings for children younger than 4 years are not charged, without an extra bed. Bookings for children between the ages of 5-9 years are charged at a 50% discounted price. Bookings for children older than 9 years is charged at full price.
The public access road from Rishikesh city to the campsite is closed between 20:00 hrs to 06:00 hrs every night. Please arrange your travel plans accordingly.
The tour operator reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary of the Rishikesh rafting and trekking trip to ensure maximum safety for travellers as well as staff.
Travellers will be required bear any additional costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
This is your home along the river in Rishikesh.
Camp beside the river Ganges.
Enjoy the cool breeze of a river campsite.
Take part in the games and adventure activities on camp.
The river's just a hop, skip and jump away.
Take a short trek to nearby sights.
Battle the rapids for 2 hours!
Sleep in these cosy tents with cots.
This is your home in the mountains in Kanatal.
Enjoy the lush forests of Kanatal.
These stunts are only for adventurers!
Try your hand at valley crossing.
The view from the top of Surkanda.
Surkanda temple
Enjoy a trek to the waterfall nearby.
Head to the river for a thrilling rafting session!
Move to the Kanatal campsite.
Go valley crossing.
Say goodbye to your beautiful campsite.
Comfortable tents in Rishikesh
This is how close you are to the river in Rishikesh.
There's lush green foliage all around you in Kanatal.
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