Adventure · Riverside Camping
Tents, bonfires and starlit skies on the Ganga
A slower-paced overnight adventure near Rishikesh's rafting stretches — sandy riverbanks, an evening bonfire, and a night under skies far from town lights.
- Difficulty
- Beginner / family-friendly
- Duration
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- Sep – Jun
- Starting from
- ₹999
Two riverside campsites
Both sit on sandy Ganga beaches used by rafting operators — Shivpuri is closer to town, Kaudiyala is quieter and further upstream.
- Shivpuri riverside camp16 km
Closest option, easy to pair with a same-day raft trip
- Kaudiyala riverside camp35 km
Quieter, further from town, best for a full overnight
Shivpuri riverside camp
Closest option, easy to pair with a same-day raft trip
Kaudiyala riverside camp
Quieter, further from town, best for a full overnight
Combine with rafting
Raft into your campsite the same afternoon — one transport pickup, one quote.
From arrival to sunrise
- 1
Arrive & set up
Short drive from Rishikesh, then a walk down to the sandy riverbank campsite.
- 2
Riverside evening
Free time by the water — swim in shallow pools, play beach games, or just relax.
- 3
Bonfire & dinner
Music, local snacks and a hot dinner around the campfire as the sun goes down.
- 4
Stargazing & sleep
Clear night skies away from town lights, then a night in your tent by the Ganga.
Stay essentials
- Stay
- Tented camp, riverside
- Bedding
- Sleeping bag / mattress
- Meals
- Dinner & breakfast (confirm at booking)
- Evening
- Bonfire with music & snacks
Exact inclusions vary by campsite and package — we’ll confirm the specifics when you book.
Camping season, month by month
2026 season
Safety & what to bring
- Generally paused during monsoon months (July-August) as river levels rise
- Stay within marked camp boundaries near the riverbank at night
- Carry warm layers — riverside nights can get cool even in summer
- Confirm facilities and any age guidelines for children before booking
- Swimming, if offered, is only in shallow, guide-marked pools
Good to know
- Suits solo travellers, couples, families and larger groups — tent counts scale to your group size.
- Let us know dietary preferences in advance so the campsite kitchen can plan for them.
- No electricity or charging points at most sites — carry a power bank if you need one.
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