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Camping in Rishikesh

Camping in Rishikesh is great way to explore the beauty of the Himalayas. The pristine mountains and the rippling sound of the Ganges make Camping in Rishikesh a lifetime experience.

How to reach Rishikesh

Airways: Jolly Grant, near Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh.

Roadways: Rishikesh is 230m kms from Delhi and is well connected by road to nearby cities.

Railway: Nearest station is Haridwar which is well connected with New Delhi. 

Rishikesh Camping Packages

A number of travel operators organize Camping in Rishikesh. The Rishikesh Camping cost depends on the size of the group and the duration of stay.  

During the Rishikesh Camping Season, a number of camps are organized. Camping in Rishikesh is organized at Shivpuri, Bhrampuri, Marine Drive, Byasi and Kaudiyala.

Tour operators provide a wide choice of Rishikesh Camping Packages.  These Rishikesh Camping Packages are priced differently depending on the facilities provided.  Rishikesh Camping Packages can also be customized depending on the need of the customer.  Rishikesh Camping Packages include tented accommodation, buffet meals, bonfire, camp activities and games.

Some Rishikesh Camping Packages also include activities like River Rafting, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, River Crossing etc. Some of the prominent Rishikesh Camping Packages are provided by Ganga Valley Adventures, Aspen Adventures, Wildex Wild Expeditions etc.

Rishikesh Camping Cost

Rishikesh Camping Cost depends on the package.  On an average Rishikesh Camping Cost can range from Rs 1500/person to 6000/person depending on the location of the camp, duration and activities provided. Rishikesh Camping Cost also depends on whether one chooses budget or luxury camps. Rishikesh Camping Cost is relatively higher in best Rishikesh Camping Season. During low or off Rishikesh Camping Season, one can get discounted Rishikesh Camping Cost.

Rishikesh Camping Season

Best Rishikesh Camping Season - February to mid May and then from September to November

Low Rishikesh Camping Season - Mid May to mid June and then from December to January

Off Rishikesh Camping Season – Mid June to August

Rishikesh Camping Tips

Rishikesh Camping Tips include bringing proper clothing for trekking and returning to the campsite before dark. Rishikesh Camping Tips involve bringing first aid kit and bug repellant for safety. One of the most important Rishikesh Camping Tips involves not harassing the wildlife and littering the jungle and campsite. One should adhere to the Rishikesh Camping Tips to fully enjoy the camping experience.

Tourist Places in and around Rishikesh

Tourist Places in Rishikesh are Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula,  temples like Hanuman Mandir, Raghunath Mandir, Bharat Mandir etc. and Ashrams. Places around Rishikesh are Vilas Vinay Palace, Narendra Nagar, Rajaji National Park, Shakti temple of Kunjapuri.

 Nearby tourist places are Dehradun, Haridwar, Devprayag, Chilla, Mussoorie and Auli.

 Accomodation in Rishikesh

Rishikesh offers wide range of accommodation facilities. One can stay at budget as well as luxury hotels, multiple Ashrams and cheap cottages like The Swiss Cottage and the Norwegian Cottage.