2 Night 3 Days Camping in Rishikesh
1 Night 2 Days Camp with Activities in Rishikesh
1 Night 2 Days Camping in Rishikesh
1 Night Camping in Rishikesh
Camping in Rishikesh with White World Expeditions
Camping in Rishikesh is the easiest way to swap the busy town for the Himalayan foothills for a night or two. We run our own forest campsite, Camp White World Expeditions, about 21 km north of Rishikesh at Goolar on Pawki Devi Road, below Thaat Village. It sits in a forest valley a 15-minute (700 m) walk from the road, with 25 Alpine deluxe tents, a dining area, a bonfire ground and a short trail to the Hidden Waterfall (open in Google Maps).
For guests who prefer a room to a tent, our cottage stays at Wondrous Camp in Kathya Badal village, Shivpuri (about 16 km from Rishikesh), offer deluxe and AC cottages with a swimming pool. Every stay can be paired with Ganga rafting, so you can raft by day and sit by the fire at night.
Camping in Rishikesh Price 2026-27
All prices are per person and include your stay, meals and bonfire. Check-in is from 12 noon (5 PM for the 1-night stay) and check-out is by 11 AM. Book with a 30% advance; group and corporate discounts are available on request.
| Package | Where | Price/Person | Includes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Night Camping in Rishikesh | Forest camp, Goolar | ₹1,550 (triple) / ₹1,800 (double) | Snacks, dinner, breakfast, bonfire, waterfall trek | Budget stays, friend groups |
| 1 Night 2 Days Camping | Forest camp, Goolar | ₹2,000 | 3 meals, bonfire, games, waterfall trek | First-time campers |
| 1 Night 2 Days Camp with Activities | Forest camp, Goolar | ₹2,500 | 3 meals, bonfire, waterfall & village walk, bird watching, transport | Families, nature lovers |
| 2 Nights 3 Days Camping | Forest camp, Goolar | ₹3,500 | 6 meals + snacks, bonfire, waterfall & village trek | Slow weekends, couples |
| Deluxe Cottage (Wondrous Camp) | Kathya Badal, Shivpuri | ₹2,000 | 3 meals, bonfire, transport | Comfort without AC |
| Deluxe AC Cottage (Wondrous Camp) | Kathya Badal, Shivpuri | ₹2,500 | 3 meals, bonfire, transport | Couples, families wanting AC |
⛺ Rafting + Camping Packages
- 1N/2D camp + 9 km rafting: ₹2,150
- 1N/2D camp + 16 km rafting: ₹2,550
- 1N/2D camp + 26 km rafting: ₹3,550
- 1N/2D camp + 35 km rafting: ₹4,550
ℹ️ Not included
Alcohol, personal expenses and insurance (you are welcome to bring your own drinks; please drink responsibly). Transport to camp is included only where listed; otherwise we can arrange it for ₹1,500 one way from Rishikesh.
Which Rishikesh Camp Is Right for You?
🌲 Forest Camp (Goolar)
- 25 Alpine deluxe tents in a quiet forest valley, 21 km from Rishikesh
- Hidden Waterfall trek, village walk to Thaat and Valyakhaan, bird watching
- Bonfire with DJ music until 10 PM, then quiet hours for the forest wildlife
- Volleyball, cricket and badminton; pets welcome
- Best for: nature lovers, friend groups, families
🏡 Cottages (Wondrous Camp, Shivpuri)
- Deluxe and AC cottages in Kathya Badal village
- Cottage rooms instead of tents, plus a swimming pool
- Close to the Shivpuri rafting stretch
- Best for: couples, families with young kids, first-time campers who want comfort
🚣 Rafting + Camping
- One night at camp plus 9–35 km of Ganga rafting
- Runs late September to 30 June
- A popular weekend plan from Delhi
- Best for: adventure seekers, college and office groups
🔥 Winter & Long Weekends
- December–February nights are cold and great for bonfires
- Christmas, New Year and long weekends fill up first
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead and pack warm layers
- Best for: groups planning a celebration
Camping Itinerary: What a Night at Camp Looks Like
This is the standard 1 night / 2 day plan at Camp White World Expeditions, Goolar. The 2 night / 3 day stay adds a remote village trek and bird watching on day 2.
| Day | Time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 12:00 noon | Check-in after a 15-minute (700 m) forest walk from the road; welcome drink and a briefing from the camp manager |
| 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Vegetarian buffet lunch | |
| Afternoon | Rest, play volleyball, cricket or badminton, or take the short trek to the Hidden Waterfall | |
| Evening | Tea and snacks, then bonfire with DJ music (music stops at 10 PM) | |
| 9:00 – 10:30 PM | Buffet dinner (veg + non-veg), then overnight in your tent or cottage | |
| Day 2 | 7:00 AM | Morning tea |
| 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Breakfast (parantha, toast, omelette, curd) | |
| 11:00 AM | Check-out |
Facilities, Food & Add-ons
🍽️ Food at Camp
- Buffet meals served in the dining area
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks are vegetarian; dinner has veg dishes, paneer and one non-veg dish (usually chicken)
- Sample menu: dal, rice, chapati and aloo jeera for lunch; papad, aloo chaat or soup with popcorn at the bonfire; parantha, toast, omelette and curd for breakfast
- Extra meals: breakfast ₹200–300, lunch ₹300, dinner ₹350, snacks ₹250
- Barbecue add-on: ₹600 per person (2 veg + 2 non-veg items), minimum 8 people
🛏️ Stay & Facilities
- 25 Alpine deluxe tents at Goolar (double or triple sharing) with clean shared washrooms; deluxe and AC cottages at Wondrous Camp
- Charging points with power backup; Jio and Airtel work, but the signal is patchy in the valley
- Swimming pool at Wondrous Camp
- Parking at Wondrous Camp; roadside parking and a 15-minute walk at Goolar
- Extra bed ₹500; photo ID needed at check-in; no smoking inside tents
- Pets are allowed; DJ music ends at 10 PM and the camp stays quiet after that
👨👩👧 Kids & Groups
- Minimum age 10+ at Goolar, 6+ for Wondrous deluxe cottages
- Kids under 6 sharing a parent's bed stay free; kids 6–12 pay 50%
- Rafting is for ages 14–60; under-12s can't raft
- Group size: up to 30 on the 2N/3D and rafting combos, 50–60 on 1-night stays; group and corporate discounts available; plus a school adventure trip with rafting, caving and rock climbing
🪂 Adventure Add-ons
- Ganga rafting: 9, 16, 26 or 35 km with a safety kayaker on every trip
- Camp + rafting + bungee combo with the 117 m Himalayan Bungy: ₹8,550
- Bungee jumping can also be booked as a stand-alone add-on (minimum 2 people)
- Zipline, flying fox, giant swing and kayaking arranged at extra cost
- Yoga, stargazing, guided bird watching and New Year parties on advance request
- Cliff jumping, body surfing and swimming during rafting
- Caving and rock climbing on school and group trips
Best Time for Camping in Rishikesh
| Months | Weather at Camp | Rafting | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct – Nov | Clear skies, pleasant days, cool nights | Open | Rafting + camping, photography |
| Dec – Feb | Cold nights, sunny days | Open (cold water) | Bonfire nights, New Year groups |
| Mar – Apr | Warm, green and comfortable | Open | Families, first-timers |
| May – Jun | Hot days, cooler in the forest valley | Open, biggest rapids | Summer holiday groups |
| Jul – mid Sep | Monsoon rain | Closed | Camps closed (open September to June) |
See our month-by-month rafting guide if you plan to raft during your stay.
Is Camping Allowed in Rishikesh? What You Should Know
Yes, but where you camp matters. Beach camping on the Ganga between Rishikesh and Kaudiyala is controlled by National Green Tribunal (NGT) rules: it is allowed only at approved sites, at least 100 metres back from the river, and unauthorised beach camps along the Shivpuri stretch have been removed in past crackdowns.
Best Camping Areas Near Rishikesh: Shivpuri, Goolar & Beyond
There are no tent camps inside Rishikesh town; camping in Rishikesh really means the river and forest valleys 12–40 km upstream along the Badrinath highway. Each area has a different feel:
Shivpuri (about 16 km)
The best-known camping area in Rishikesh, close to the Shivpuri rafting start point. Lively at weekends, with riverside views and quick access to Ganga rafting and bungee jumping.
Goolar valley (about 21 km)
Where our own forest camp sits, off Pawki Devi Road. Quieter than Shivpuri, with a waterfall trail, village walks and darker skies for stargazing.
Marine Drive & Kaudiyala (26–40 km)
Further upstream, with fewer camps and more forest. Good if you want a longer drive into the hills and a full-day rafting trip.
Hill camping (Kunjapuri, Kanatal)
Cooler mountain camps above the valley, best for sunrise views; combine with a Kunjapuri sunrise hike.
For distances, drive times and prices of every area, read our guide to camping near Rishikesh.
Camping in Rishikesh for Couples, Families, Friends & Corporate Groups
💑 Couples & families
- Private Alpine tents or a deluxe cottage near Shivpuri
- Quiet hours after 10 PM, so children and parents sleep well
- Nature walk to the Hidden Waterfall and a village visit
- Add 9 km or 16 km rafting for an easy first river trip
👫 Friends, colleges & corporate teams
- Group tents, bonfire, music until 10 PM and outdoor games
- Team-building activities and group rafting batches
- Group discounts for larger bookings
- Help planning company offsites and team days
Planning a school or college trip? Ask about our supervised adventure camps with rafting, caving and rock climbing.
Weekend Camping Trip to Rishikesh from Delhi
Rishikesh is about 240 km from Delhi, a 6–7 hour drive, which makes a camping weekend easy to plan. Many guests take an overnight bus to Rishikesh on Friday night, or fly to Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport (about 35 km away). Haridwar railway station is about 25 km from Rishikesh.
| When | Typical weekend plan |
|---|---|
| Saturday morning | Arrive in Rishikesh, breakfast in Tapovan, river rafting on the Ganga |
| Saturday afternoon | Check in at camp from 12 noon, lunch, waterfall walk |
| Saturday evening | Snacks, bonfire, music and dinner under the stars |
| Sunday | Breakfast, village walk or Kunjapuri sunrise, check out by 11 AM and drive back |
The easiest way to do this is a rafting and camping package, which includes the camp night, meals and your rafting slot in one booking.
Camp Location: How to Reach Our Camp in Rishikesh
Camp White World Expeditions is our own forest camp at Goolar, about 21 km north of Rishikesh on Pawki Devi Road, below Thaat Village. The last 700 metres is a 15-minute walk from the road to the camp, so pack a backpack or soft bag rather than a heavy suitcase.
Why Camp with White World Expeditions?
Plenty of websites sell Rishikesh camps. We run ours. That changes what you can expect before, during and after your night out:
Our Own Campsites, No Middlemen
- Our forest camp at Goolar, about 21 km from Rishikesh on Pawki Devi Road, with 25 Alpine deluxe tents
- Wondrous Camp in Kathya Badal village above Shivpuri, for forest and mountain views
- Because we don't resell other operators' camps, the tent, food and timings you book are the ones you get
Straight Answers on Facilities
- Washrooms at Goolar are shared, not attached; we say so before you pay
- Charging points with power backup; Jio and Airtel signal comes and goes in the valley
- Music and bonfire until 10 PM, then quiet hours so everyone sleeps
- Pets are welcome at the forest camp
Adventure Specialists, Not Just a Stay
- Founded by Bheem Singh Chauhan, a river guide for 22+ years, IRF certified and Rescue 3 trained
- Licensed rafting operator for the 2026-27 season, so rafting, bungee, kayaking and treks can be added to your camp in one booking
- Guided Hidden Waterfall walk and village walks to Thaat and Valyakhaan
Simple, Fair Booking
- Clear prices from ₹1,550 per person, with meals and bonfire included
- Confirm with a 30% advance
- Discounts for groups, colleges and corporate offsites
- Rated 4.9★ from 919+ Google reviews
Questions before you book? Call +91-9411527295 or the office on +91-9411397294, or visit us at Tapovan, Badrinath Road, Rishikesh.
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Plan Your Rishikesh Adventure: Rafting, Camping & Treks
Most of our guests combine two or three activities in one trip. Everything below is run by the same White World Expeditions team from our Tapovan office, so you can book it all with one call or WhatsApp.
🚣 Rafting in Rishikesh
White-water rafting on the Ganga from 9 km to 42 km, with river rafting prices from ₹800 per person and morning-to-afternoon batches.
🏕️ Rafting & Camping Packages
One-night camp plus Ganga rafting in a single booking, from ₹2,150 per person: the most popular Rishikesh weekend trip.
🥾 Trekking in Uttarakhand
From the Kunjapuri sunrise hike to Brahmatal, Kuari Pass and Chandrashila, with pickup from Rishikesh.
🌊 Multi-Day Rafting Expeditions
Overnight and multi-day river expeditions on the Ganga, Alaknanda, Brahmaputra and Zanskar for experienced rafters.
Frequently Asked Questions – Camping in Rishikesh
What is the best camping in Rishikesh?
The best camping in Rishikesh depends on what you want. For nature and quiet, choose a forest camp like Camp White World Expeditions at Goolar, 21 km from Rishikesh on Pawki Devi Road, with tents in a forest valley, a waterfall trek and a bonfire. For more comfort, choose a cottage stay at Wondrous Camp in Kathya Badal, Shivpuri. For adventure, book a rafting + camping package that combines a night at camp with Ganga rafting.
What is the price of camping in Rishikesh?
Camping in Rishikesh with White World Expeditions costs ₹1,550 to ₹3,500 per person. A 1-night forest camp stay is ₹1,550 per person (triple sharing) or ₹1,800 (double sharing). 1 night/2 day packages with three meals cost ₹2,000 to ₹2,500, Wondrous Camp cottages cost ₹2,000 to ₹2,500, and the 2 night/3 day camp is ₹3,500. Rafting + camping packages start at ₹2,150.
Is camping allowed in Rishikesh?
Yes, camping is allowed in Rishikesh at approved sites. Beach camping on the Ganga between Rishikesh and Kaudiyala is restricted by National Green Tribunal (NGT) rules to approved sites set back at least 100 metres from the river, and unauthorised beach camps have been removed in past crackdowns. Forest and village camps away from the riverbank, like Camp White World Expeditions and Wondrous Camp, are a simple way to camp without that uncertainty.
Can I do rafting and camping together in Rishikesh?
Yes. Rafting and camping in Rishikesh is the most popular combination. Our 1 night/2 day packages pair a camp stay with 9 km, 16 km, 26 km or 35 km of Ganga rafting, from ₹2,150 to ₹4,550 per person. Rafting runs from late September to 30 June, and our camps are open from September to June. See rafting and camping packages and today’s rafting status.
What is included in a Rishikesh camping package?
Our camping packages include tent or cottage accommodation, buffet meals (vegetarian breakfast and lunch, veg and non-veg dinner), morning and evening tea, a bonfire with DJ music until 10 PM, games like volleyball, cricket and badminton, and a short trek to the Hidden Waterfall. Some packages also include a village walk to Thaat and Valyakhaan, bird watching and transport from Rishikesh. Alcohol and personal expenses are not included.
Where is the camp located and how do I reach it?
Camp White World Expeditions is about 21 km north of Rishikesh at Goolar, on Pawki Devi Road below Thaat Village. The last 700 metres is a 15-minute walk from the road to the camp (see the location on Google Maps). Wondrous Camp is about 16 km from Rishikesh in Kathya Badal village, Shivpuri. Some packages include transport from Rishikesh; otherwise we can arrange a vehicle for ₹1,500 one way.
Is night camping in Rishikesh safe for families and couples?
Yes. A camp manager briefs every group on arrival about the camp rules, and our camps sit in a quiet forest valley or village rather than on a crowded riverbank. The stays are designed for families, couples and friend groups, with double and triple sharing tents and cottages. Families with small children may prefer the cottages at Wondrous Camp.
What is the best time for camping in Rishikesh?
October to April is the best time for camping in Rishikesh. October and November bring clear skies and pleasant days, December to February is cold at night and perfect for bonfires, and March and April are warm and green. May and June are hot by day but cooler at a forest camp. Our camps are open from September to June and close for the monsoon (July to mid-September).
What should I carry for camping in Rishikesh?
Carry comfortable walking shoes for the 700-metre trail, a torch, a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, any personal medicines and a government photo ID. From November to February, pack a warm jacket, cap and thermal layer because nights get cold. If you are rafting too, bring quick-dry clothes and a change of clothes. See our packing checklist.
How do I book camping in Rishikesh with White World Expeditions?
Choose a camping package on this page and book online, or call or WhatsApp +91-9411527295, +91-9711088020 or our office at +91-9411397294. A 30% advance confirms your booking. Book one to two weeks ahead for weekends, long weekends and the Christmas–New Year period, when camps fill up first. Check-in is usually from 12 noon and check-out by 11 AM.
Is there a swimming pool at the camp?
Yes. Wondrous Camp in Kathya Badal, Shivpuri, where our deluxe and AC cottages are, has a swimming pool. If a pool matters to you, book one of the Wondrous Camp cottage packages.
Can children stay at the camp?
Yes. The minimum age is 10 at the Goolar forest camp and 6 for the deluxe cottages at Wondrous Camp. Young children sharing a parent's bed stay free, and kids aged 6 to 12 pay 50% of the package. Rafting is for ages 14 to 60, so children under 12 cannot raft.
Can we bring alcohol to the camp?
Yes. Alcohol is not included in our packages, but guests may bring their own drinks to the camp. Please drink responsibly, keep glass away from the bonfire area, and respect other guests. DJ music ends at 10 PM.
Are pets allowed at the camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at our camps. Please tell us when you book, keep your pet on a leash around other guests, and remember the camp is in a forest, so carry tick protection and your pet’s food and bowl.
What facilities are there at the Goolar forest camp?
The Goolar camp has 25 Alpine deluxe tents with double or triple sharing, clean shared washrooms (not attached to the tents), a dining area, a bonfire ground and charging points with power backup. Jio and Airtel work, but the signal is patchy in the valley, so download what you need before you arrive.
Do you offer group or corporate camping discounts?
Yes. We host office, college and school groups and offer group and corporate discounts. A 1-night stay can take 50–60 people, and rafting combos and 2N/3D trips up to 30. Call or WhatsApp us with your group size and dates for a quote.
