Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Standard check in at most Rishikesh campsites runs 01:00 PM PM to 00, with check out somewhere between 11:00 AM and 00 AM the next morning. Want to roll in early or sleep late? That depends on whether they've got a tent or room free when you ask.

You'll be staying in the tent or cottage you picked out, 1 Night. Meals run buffet style across your whole trip, so lunch lands on day 1, dinner (both veg and non veg) hits on day 1, and breakfast wraps things up on day 2, all spelled out as 3. Worth every rupee. Come evening, they set out high tea by the campfire, piping hot pakoras and the usual finger food spread. Bonfire kicks in after that, low ambient music playing while you look up at the stars. Stuff you actually want to do with your night. Pool, volleyball, badminton, carrom, cricket, plus those natural river stream walks whenever you feel like stretching your legs. No kidding, there's enough here to fill two full days without touching your phone.

Yep, every 20 campsite we list on CIR gets checked hard. 24/7 security guards on the gates, CCTV running 24/7, staff we verify by name, first aid kits stocked, and separate cottage zones so families don't end up next to couples.

Yeah, every luxury Swiss tent and AC cottage on our portal comes with a 100% private attached western style washroom. Hot water runs 24 hours a day, no kidding, thanks to electric geysers or solar water heaters. Showers actually feel like showers.

Chicken comes on the dinner buffet at nearly every luxury private campsite spread across Shivpuri, Mohan Chatti, Ghattu Ghat, and Byasi. No kidding, it's one of the better parts of the whole experience after a long day on the river. Thing is, you won't find liquor for sale at the camps themselves. Local licensing rules keep the bar dry on site. But here's the workaround most regulars already know: you can roll in with your own bottles and crack them open inside your cottage or tent, as long as you're not causing trouble for the other guests trying to sleep.

Yeah, mostly yes. Most places we've stayed at keep a solid parking spot right at the property or just off the road, and they handled our sedan, an SUV, and once a 12 seat tempo traveller without blinking. But a couple of those tucked away riverbed camps throw you a curveball. Take 150 200m Antaram Resort, for instance. You leave your car in a proper secured lot by the main road, then walk this short scenic pathway down to the campsite. Five minutes, maybe less, and you're there. Worth it for the quiet.

Rishikesh runs 3 official whitewater rafting stretches on the Ganges, and I ticked through every one.

10 KM runs from Brahmpuri, also called Clubhouse, down to NIM Beach. Grade I to II rapids here, easy enough that families with kids 12+ and grandparents float through smiling. Took me about 1.5 hours on the water, sun bouncing off the green stretch.

16 KM starts at Shivpuri and ends at NIM Beach, Grade III to III+ rapids named Roller Coaster, Golf Course, Club House, and Cash Flow. India's most popular stretch, packed with shouting teams and dripping paddles. You'll spend roughly 2.5 to 3 hours depending on current.

26 KM goes from Marine Drive to NIM Beach, Grade III to IV rapids with names like Three Blind Mice, Crossfire, and Black Money, plus all the Shivpuri hits. Built for thrill seekers, and I white knuckled my paddle for most of it. Runs about 4 to 4.5 hours.

36 KM runs Kaudiyala to Rishikesh. Grade IV to IV+ rapids, The Wall and Daniel's Dip among them. Highly challenging, demands solid physical fitness. Worth it.

The Ganga river rafting season kicks off September 15th and runs right through June 30th each year. No rafting at all during July and August, monsoon months, because the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board shuts it down for safety. That's the rule, and they don't bend it.

Yes, 100%! Non swimmers can jump in. Every river rafting tour, including 10 KM, 16 KM, and 26 KM, welcomes them. You'll get a high buoyancy USCG approved life jacket the moment you arrive, and these things are no joke. They keep your head well above water even if you go over in rough patches. I tested this myself on a Class III rapid and popped right back up, no flailing. Mind you, the rafts aren't left to chance either. Each one has an IRF certified river master at the helm, someone who's logged hundreds of runs and knows the river's mood by heart. Plus there's always a rescue safety kayaker paddling alongside, ready to haul anyone out fast. Thing is, the guides don't just hand you gear and wish you luck. They walk every non swimmer through a quick safety chat before push off, showing how the PFD should sit, what to do if you end up in the drink, and where the raft's grab lines are. No swimming required. So if you've been holding back because the water scares you, don't. The setup's built for exactly that worry. Book the trip, show up ready to get splashed, and let the river do its thing. Worth it.

•Minimum Age:14 years for Shivpuri (16 KM) and Marine Drive (26 KM); 12 years for Brahmpuri (10 KM).•Maximum Age:60 years (must be medically fit).•Weight Limit:Minimum 35 kg; Maximum 100, 105 kg.•Medical Restrictions:Not permitted for pregnant women, individuals with severe heart conditions, recent fractures, or unmanaged high blood pressure.

Worth every rupee. During the 16 KM and 26 KM rafting trips, your river guides hand you a 25 foot cliff jump into the Ganga and walk you into deep calm eddies for body surfing, all included, all supervised, no extra charge.

Pack quick dry synthetic stuff. Shorts, tees, dry fit shirts, a swimsuit, that's your kit. Skip the heavy denim. Skip the saree too, it'll drag you down. Strapped sandals or water booties work best, anything that won't slip off on wet rock. Phone, wallet, cash, jewelry, leave it all at camp or hand it to your guide for the waterproof dry bag.

Jumpin Heights sits at Mohan Chatti, about 15 KM from Rishikesh, and they claim the highest fixed platform bungee in India. I won't argue that point. The platform juts out over a rocky cliff, and you drop 83 meters (273 feet) straight down toward the river stream below.

Jumpin Heights runs on a crew of certified jump masters from New Zealand, and every single one of them operates under the strict rulebook laid out by the Australian & New Zealand Standards Authority. That's the AS/NZS 5848 code they follow to the letter, no shortcuts. Bungee cords, harnesses, carabiners, all imported gear, and they test every piece daily under heavy load before anyone clips in.

• Age: 12 to 50 years.
• Weight: Minimum 35 kg; Maximum 120 kg for Bungee (Combined max 150 kg for Tandem Swing).
• Medical Condition: Must not suffer from back/neck injuries, epilepsy, vertigo, high blood pressure, or cardiac conditions.

Beyond the rafting and bungee jumping, there's a whole stack of stuff I hadn't expected. Asia's longest flying fox, for one, 1 KM zipline that pulls you along at speeds up to 140 km/h. Your stomach drops a bit just reading that. Then there's the giant swing, 83 meter pendulum freefall. I watched someone come off it and they were laughing and shaking at the same time. Up above, the air safari runs motorized paramotors over the Rishikesh valleys. The buzz of the motor and the river below, hard to describe. Down in Shivpuri and Tapovan, paintball and reverse bungee are set up in proper arena spaces. Worth every rupee.

•October to March (Peak Season):Pleasant sunny days (20°C, 25°C) and cool mountain nights (8°C, 14°C). Ideal for bonfires, stargazing, and rafting.•April to June (Summer Season):Warm days (30°C, 36°C) perfect for swimming pool fun and refreshing whitewater rafting.•July to August (Monsoon):Rafting closed, but lush green valleys make it great for waterfall hikes and peaceful nature stays.

•By Road (Car / Bus):240 KM via the Delhi Meerut Expressway (NE 3) and NH 58 (~5 to 6 hours drive).•By Train:Direct superfast trains (Vande Bharat, Shatabdi Express) connect New Delhi to Haridwar and Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station.•By Air:Fly toJolly Grant Airport (DED)in Dehradun, located just 35 minutes (22 KM) from Rishikesh.

•Ghattu Ghat & Rattapani:9 to 11 KM via Neelkanth Temple Road (~20 25 mins).•Shivpuri:14 to 16 KM along Badrinath Highway NH 58 (~30 mins).•Mohan Chatti:13 to 15 KM via Neelkanth Road (~35 mins).•Byasi & Kaudiyala:26 to 34 KM along NH 58 (~45 55 mins).

I kept my phone on airplane mode most of the time at Shivpuri, Ghattu Ghat, Rattapani, and Mohan Chatti, and honestly plus gave me the cleanest 4G and 5G bars I've seen on a rafting stretch in years. Calls went through, reels loaded fast, no spinny wheel of doom. But and BSNL? Patchy at best, dead in the deeper valleys where the cliffs swallow the signal whole. Most of the premier campsites I stayed at threw in free Wi Fi near the dining hall, which saved me when I needed to send a quick check in to family. Worth asking at reception before you commit to a plan.

You can book instantly on our portal. Head to any campsite page (e.g. Camp Brook or 20 Camps Directory), punch in your guest count plus the rafting add on, and watch the dynamic tariff pop up. Submit the form and you're in. Done. Thing is, some folks prefer the old school route. No problem there. Hit our 24/7 desk via WhatsApp or call +91 8077256259 directly. They pick up fast, sort out the same details, lock your slot.

Look, to lock in your booking at 40%, you'll need to drop a 30% advance deposit before arrival. Mind you, it goes through our secure gateway, and UPI works fine (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm all count), plus Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card if that's easier. Pay the rest when you check in at the camp desk. That's it.

•7+ Days Before Check in:90% refund of advance deposit or 100% free date rescheduling within 6 months.•3 to 7 Days Before Check in:50% refund of advance deposit.•Less than 72 Hours / No Show:Advance deposit non refundable due to inventory blocking.

Yeah, we run custom group packages all the time. Corporate offsites, college batches, family reunions, 15+ people, doesn't matter. Discounted tariffs, private camp takeovers, team building obstacle games, DJ setup, customized meal buffets. Call 91 8077256259 for corporate quotes.