Stay at the heart of the rafting action in Rishikesh on Neelkanth road! Your campsite is set on the banks of the Heul River with scenic views of green hills all around. You'll enjoy the fresh air and chilly evening here, but the highlight of this trip is your rafting session on day 2. You’ll find yourself battling exciting rapids for 16 kms over two hours, paddling from Shivpuri to Laxmanjhula. In the calmer stretches, you can also try cliff jumping and body surfing.
Destination
This forest campsite lies on the banks of the Heul River on Neelkanth road in Rishikesh. The Heul River is a tributary of the Ganga River and runs parallel to the Neelkanth road, which is dotted with several campsites. You'll be surrounded by lush greenery all around, and can enjoy outdoor games like cricket and volleyball, or you can take a short hike to a cascading waterfall. You’ll eat delicious buffet meals at the campsite and in the evening, there is also a delightful bonfire and snacks to look forward to. At night you’ll retire to comfortable cottages with an attached bathroom and bed, clean bedsheets, comfortable mattresses, soft pillows, air cooler and warm blankets.
Destination highlights
Book a thrilling rafting adventure on the Ganges. | Try cliff jumping and body surfing in the calmer stretches of the river. | Enjoy snacks around a delightful bonfire.| Take in the scenic beauty that surrounds you. | Dip your feet in the cool waters of the Heul River. | Indulge in outdoor activities like cricket, volleyball and badminton.
You can get to Rishikesh by air (Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, 50 kms away) or by road from Delhi and Chandigarh. Take local transport to your campsite on Neelkanth road. | Google Maps pin: http://bit.ly/2jMEEtI You can get to Rishikesh by air (Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, 50 kms away) or by road from Delhi and Chandigarh. Take local transport to your campsite on Neelkanth road. | Google Maps pin: http://bit.ly/2jMEEtI
You can check in by noon, and will be served a non-alcoholic welcome drink before you settle into tents. You’ll eat a delicious buffet lunch and then can can play cricket or volleyball on the spacious lawn, or take a short trek to a nearby waterfall. You can also take a dip in the cool river and return to the campsite by evening where a crackling bonfire and delicious dinner awaits you. Retire to comfortable cottages for the night as the soothing sounds of the forest lull you to sleep. Overnight stay in cottages.
Overnight stay in cottages.
You'll check into a comfortable 4-sharing cottage with beds, soft mattresses, blankets and pillows. Your room comes with an attached washroom and western toilet fittings. There is 24 hour power backup, parking facilities and free WiFi at the campsite. | You'll have a delicious lunch of a seasonal vegetable dish, dal, rice, chapati, salad, pickle, papad, and raita. In the evening, you'll have tea, and later, veg bonfire snacks like mixed pakodas, peanut/ chana masala and papad. Dinner is similar
Food
Lunch | Snacks | Dinner
Veg|Non veg (only for dinner)
Day 1 Milestone
Shivasheesh Forest Camp
Shivasheesh Forest Camp
05:30 AM
Wake up by 06:00 hrs and after a hearty breakfast, you'll check out from the campsite. You'll have to report at the operator's site office in Laxmanjhula and you can offload your luggage here. You'll then proceed to Shivpuri which is the start point of your 16 kms rafting session. You'll be facing some thrilling rapids on the Ganga and you can also try your hand at cliff jumping and body surfing in the calmer stretches. Your rafting trip concludes at Laxmanjhula and your trip ends here.
Your trip ends before nightfall.
Wake up early and enjoy hot tea and a breakfast of bread, butter, jam, aloo puri/chole bhature/paranthas, boiled eggs/omelette/egg burji. After that, you'll check out and be driven to Shivpuri, the rafting start point. Your rafting sessions ends near Laxmanjhula and your trip ends here.
Food
Breakfast
Veg|Non veg (only for dinner)
Day 2 Milestone
Shivasheesh Forest Camp
Laxmanjhula
05:30 AM
Includes / Excludes
Includes
One night accommodation in 4 sharing cottage
Attached washroom
Air cooler
Fan
24 hours power back up
Comfortable mattress
Soft bedsheets and pillows
WiFi
Non-alcoholic welcome drink on arrival
All buffet meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 2 (1 non veg option only for dinner)
Morning and evening tea
Hot water on request
One 16 kms rafting session from Shivpuri to Laxmanjhula
One way transport from Laxmanjhula to Shivpuri
Bonfire with veg snacks
In-house activities: cricket with soft ball, volleyball, badminton
Waterfall trek with guide (requires a minimum group of 10 participants)
Rafting equipment: helmet, life jacket/ PFD, raft, paddles
Doctor on call
Parking facilities for guests
All applicable taxes
Excludes
Transport to and from the campsite
Additional breakfast (can be arranged for INR 200, excl tax)
Additional lunch (can be arranged for INR 350, excl tax)
Barbeque snacks 1 veg + 1 non veg (can be arranged for INR 250, excl tax)
Barbeque snacks 2 veg + 2 non veg (can be arranged for INR 350, excl tax)
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Insurance
What to Wear
What to Wear
1 quick-dry T-shirt
1 pair of synthetic track pants
Comfortable floaters (preferably with ankle straps)
Lightweight jacket
Not to wear - Expensive jewellery or watches
Restrictive clothing
Slippers or shoes
What not to Wear
Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
Restrictive clothing
Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide
Accomodation in cottages with attached bathroom
Helmet
Life jacket or PFD
Paddles
Raft
All equipment for outdoor activities
Bonfire
You need to get
Backpack
Sunglasses
Cap
Torch with batteries
Camera with extra batteries/charger
Personal toiletries
Dry snacks
ID proof
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellent
Lightweight towel
Extra poly bags to carry wet clothes
Tissues and wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Medical Kit
Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.
Cancellation policy
Once booked, the trip cost is non-refundable.
If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the departure date of the Rishikesh rafting trip, you can reschedule the trip within 3 months, depending on availability.
If cancellation is made between 0-14 days: No refund.
No show: No refund.
Rules on trip
Smoking, chewing tobacco or consuming alcohol or drugs is prohibited before rafting in Rishikesh.
Littering is strictly prohibited in and around the campsite or near the water bodies.
You must adhere to the instructions of the rafting instructor at all times.
Please carry your own soft drinks, hard drinks for personal consumption on this Rishikesh rafting trip.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
In case of injury, damage to self or property or death, the operator will not be held responsible.
Rafting in Rishikesh is arranged considering normal weather. In case of cancellation due to reasons beyond control such as natural calamities, riots, political uncertainty, public transport failure etc, refund shall be payable with respect to the given cancellation policy.
There will be no refunds or discounts given for services unused or missed due to traveller's own fault, negligence or breach of terms.
Participants are responsible for their own belongings and the campsite will not be held responsible for any loss or damage.
There is no charge for children below 6 years. Children between 6-12 years of age will be charged INR 1200 for meals and accommodation, but will not be able to go rafting. Children above the age of 12 years will be charged the same as adults.
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