Camping in Rishikesh at Simply Heaven
Deluxe AC cottages and interconnected family rooms beside River Heul on Neelkanth Temple Road, with 1 to 3 night packages, three buffet meals a day and a bonfire every evening.
Camping in Rishikesh: the short answer
Camping in Rishikesh means a riverside camp stay near the Ganga, with buffet meals, bonfire evenings and adventure sports such as rafting close by. At Simply Heaven Rishikesh you camp beside River Heul on Neelkanth Temple Road, about 13 km from Triveni Ghat, and sleep in a deluxe AC cottage or an interconnected family room. Packages run for 1, 2 or 3 nights: ₹2,500 per person for 1 night 2 days (₹5,000 for two sharing) and ₹4,300 per person for 2 nights 3 days (₹8,600 for two), with the 3-night rate quoted on a call. Call or WhatsApp +91 93689 99410 to confirm the figure for your dates.
| Location | Neelkanth Temple Road, P.O. Maral, near Phoolchatti Ashram, Rishikesh 249304 |
|---|---|
| River | Beside River Heul (shallow splash areas); the Ganga riverbank is about a 500 m walk |
| Stay types | 17 cottages sleeping up to 70 guests: deluxe AC riverside cottages and interconnected family rooms |
| Bathrooms | Attached western bathroom with 24/7 hot water in every cottage |
| Price | ₹2,500 per person for 1 night 2 days (₹5,000 for two); ₹4,300 per person for 2 nights 3 days (₹8,600 for two) |
| Packages | 1 night 2 days, 2 nights 3 days, 3 nights 4 days |
| Meals | 3 buffet meals a day plus evening tea with snacks; dinner around the bonfire |
| Check-in / out | 12:00 PM / 10:00 AM, government photo ID for every guest |
| Rafting season | About mid-September to the end of June (closed in the monsoon) |
| Booking | Token advance from ₹500 up to 25% of the package; balance at check-in |
What does camping in Rishikesh cost?
Rates are per person and include the cottage, all meals and the bonfire. We quote the same rate whether you are two sharing or four, so a group does not subsidise a couple. Most Rishikesh camps quote per person too — the difference is that we also show you what two people actually pay.
1 night 2 days
₹2,500
per person
₹5,000 for two
3 meals, bonfire, waterfall trek
See what is included →2 nights 3 days
₹4,300
per person
₹8,600 for two
6 meals, 2 bonfires, a full free day
See the 3-day plan →3 nights 4 days
Ask
priced per trip
Call for the rate
9 meals, rafting, trek and rest days
See the 4-day plan →What moves the rate
These are our usual rates and what most guests pay. They move with your group size and the season, and festival dates — New Year, Christmas, Holi — are priced separately on their own pages. Activities such as rafting, bungee jumping and the flying fox are booked separately and are not in the rate. A token advance from ₹500, or up to 25% of the package value, holds the booking; the balance is paid at check-in by UPI, card or cash. Call or WhatsApp +91 93689 99410 and we will confirm the number for your dates before you travel.
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What types of camping stays are there in Rishikesh?
Most camps in Rishikesh put their budget guests in tents. Simply Heaven Rishikesh does not: every stay here is a deluxe air-conditioned cottage, not a tent, with interconnected family rooms for groups who want to stay together. There are 17 cottages in all, sleeping up to 70 guests. Each one has an attached western bathroom with 24/7 hot water, and the same meals, bonfire and activities come with every stay.
So the choice mostly comes down to how your group is travelling: a cottage for a couple or two friends, interconnected rooms when children and grandparents come along. The cards below explain each stay and link to the page that covers it in detail, and beach camping in Rishikesh covers the riverside side of a stay here, including the walk down to the Ganga bank.
Deluxe AC cottages
Glamping with AC, a room heater in winter, king-size beds, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 24-hour room service. Comfortable in any season.
Luxury camping in RishikeshFamily rooms
Interconnected and quad-sharing rooms so parents, children and grandparents stay together. Ground-floor cottages and level paths suit elders.
Family package in Rishikesh1, 2 or 3 nights: which camping package should you choose?
Choose 1 night for a weekend break, 2 nights if you want rafting and sightseeing without rushing, and 3 nights for a full holiday with rest days. All three include your AC cottage, buffet meals and bonfire evenings; the longer packages add more meals, more activities and more free time.
| Package | 1 night 2 days | 2 nights 3 days | 3 nights 4 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet meals | 3 (lunch, dinner, breakfast) | 6 | 9 |
| Bonfire evenings | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Full days on site | None (half day each side) | 1 | 2 |
| Rafting | Optional add-on on arrival or departure day | Planned for day 2 | Planned for day 2 |
| Waterfall trek | Morning of day 2 | Morning of day 3 | Morning of day 3 |
| Sightseeing | On the way home | Bajrang Setu or Ganga Aarti on day 2 | Bajrang Setu, Ganga Aarti, optional bungee or flying fox |
| Best for | Weekend from Delhi NCR, first taste of camping | Friends, couples, families wanting one adventure day | Longer holidays, groups who want rest as well as action |
Check-in is 12:00 PM on day 1 and check-out is 10:00 AM on the last day for every package.
Which camping option suits you?
Match the stay to your group rather than to a price tag. Couples usually want privacy and a cottage to themselves, families need connected rooms and gentle activities, and friends want rafting and a long bonfire night. These are the combinations that work best for each kind of group.
Couples and honeymooners
Pick a private AC cottage for 2 nights. Add a candlelight dinner by the river and the waterfall trek. The couple package in Rishikesh lists the extras, such as floral bed decoration.
Families with children or elders
Book interconnected or quad-sharing AC rooms, keep the River Heul splash and nature walk for the kids, and choose the 9 km Brahmpuri rafting stretch for anyone 14 or older.
Friends and student groups
Spend the evening at the bonfire and the morning on the 16 km Shivpuri to NIM Beach rafting run or a round of paintball.
Offices and teams
The conference area seats up to 40 people theatre style, and the lawn hosts larger sessions. See the corporate package in Rishikesh for team-building plans.
Wedding and engagement parties
The riverside lawn suits intimate functions of about 50 guests up to around 150 to 200, with cottages for guests. Details are on the destination wedding in Rishikesh page.
First-time campers
Start with an AC cottage and the 2 nights 3 days plan. You get the bonfire, the river and one adventure day, with a proper bed and bathroom at the end of it.
What can you do while camping in Rishikesh?
On the property you can splash in River Heul, walk the riverbed, follow a guided nature trail, trek about 40 minutes to a waterfall and play volleyball or badminton before the evening bonfire. Off the property, the resort books licensed local operators for rafting, bungee jumping, flying fox and paintball and arranges transfers.
River rafting in Rishikesh
Five stretches from the gentle 9 km Brahmpuri run to the 36 km Kaudiyala run. The 16 km Shivpuri to NIM Beach stretch (Grade II-III) is the most popular. Minimum age usually 14.
Bungee jumping in Rishikesh
Platforms of 55 m, 83 m at Mohan Chatti, 109 m with a water dip and 117 m at Shivpuri, which its operator describes as the highest in India.
Flying fox zipline
Solo or tandem rides across a river valley near Mohan Chatti and Shivpuri, from about ₹1,800 per person (approximate). Instructors fit the helmet and harness.
Paintball in Rishikesh
Team scenarios with tournament-grade markers, masks and safety gear, arranged by Simply Heaven. From about ₹600 per person (approximate), rising with rounds.
Bajrang Setu glass bridge
A public glass-floor suspension bridge, about 132.5 m long, over the Ganga next to Lakshman Jhula. Pair it with the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.
On the property
- River Heul splash and riverbed walks
- Guided nature trail and waterfall trek
- Cliff jumping in package itineraries
- Volleyball, badminton and kids' games
- Bonfire with light acoustic music
What is the best time for camping in Rishikesh?
The best months for camping in Rishikesh are October to April, when days are dry and pleasant and the rafting season is open. December and January are the coldest, with nights around 5 to 8 °C, so ask for a room heater then. Rafting closes for the monsoon, roughly July to mid-September.
| Season | Weather | Rafting | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| October to November | Clear and dry; warm days, cool nights (about 10 to 13 °C by early November) | Open | Rafting, treks, Diwali |
| December to February | Pleasant days, cold nights around 5 to 8 °C | Open | Bonfires, Christmas and New Year, AC cottages with room heaters |
| March to April | Comfortable, about 20 to 28 °C in late March | Open | Holi, Good Friday, couples, all activities |
| May to June | Hot days | Open until about the end of June | Rafting, river splash, AC cottages |
| July to mid-September | Monsoon rain, green hills | Closed (dates set by the state) | Quiet stays; check road conditions before driving |
Festival camping in Rishikesh, 2026 to 2027
Long weekends and festivals are the busiest dates at the camp, so riverside cottages fill first. Each festival stay has its own programme and page.
| Festival | Date | Programme highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali in Rishikesh | Sunday 8 November 2026 | Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, clay diyas, festive buffet, bonfire |
| Christmas party in Rishikesh | Friday 25 December 2026 (Eve on Thursday 24 Dec) | Christmas Eve gala dinner, cake cutting, acoustic music, bonfire with barbecue snacks |
| New Year party in Rishikesh | Thursday 31 December 2026 | Live DJ, midnight fireworks, gala buffet; packages from ₹2,999 per person |
| Holi in Rishikesh 2027 | Monday 22 March 2027 (Holika Dahan Sunday 21 March) | 2 nights 3 days, herbal colours, DJ on the lawn, thandai and gujiya |
| Good Friday package in Rishikesh | Friday 26 to Sunday 28 March 2027 | 2 nights 3 days, six buffet meals, 16 km rafting, waterfall hike |
How do you reach the camp from Delhi, Dehradun or Haridwar?
Simply Heaven is on Neelkanth Temple Road in Maral, about 13 km past Triveni Ghat on the road to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. From Delhi it is about 240 km, or 5 to 6 hours by car; from Jolly Grant Airport it is about an hour by cab. There is free parking on site.
By road
About 240 km from Delhi via the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, roughly 5 to 6 hours. Leave early on long weekends.
By train
Take a train to Yog Nagari Rishikesh or Haridwar Junction, then a cab to Neelkanth Temple Road.
By air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is about 30 to 35 km away, around an hour by cab.
Approximate distances from the camp: Triveni Ghat 13 km, Parmarth Niketan 15 km, Laxman Jhula and Tapovan 18 km. Full directions are on the contact and booking page.
How do you book a camping stay?
Send your dates, group size and preferred stay type by call, WhatsApp or the form below. The team replies with a quote, and a token advance from ₹500 up to 25% of the package value, depending on group size, holds your dates. You pay the balance at check-in by UPI, card or cash.
- Check-in 12:00 PM, check-out 10:00 AM; early or late on availability
- Valid government photo ID for every guest
- 24/7 front desk and power backup; Wi-Fi in common areas
What to pack
- Light cotton clothes for the day and a warm layer for the bonfire
- Thermals and a jacket from December to February
- Quick-dry clothes and a spare set if you are rafting
- Shoes or sandals with grip for the riverbed and waterfall trek
- Cap, sunscreen, insect repellent and personal medicines
- Government photo ID for every guest
Get a camping quote for your dates
Share your details and the team will reply on WhatsApp, or call +91 93689 99410.
Plan your riverside camping trip
Tell us your dates, the number of guests and whether you want an AC cottage or an interconnected family room. The team will reply with the current rate and a suggested plan.
WhatsApp for a camping quoteCamping in Rishikesh: frequently asked questions
What is the best time for camping in Rishikesh?
October to April is the most comfortable time for camping in Rishikesh. October, November, March and April have pleasant days, and December to February brings cold nights around 5 to 8 °C. Rafting runs from about mid-September to the end of June and stops for the monsoon.
How much does camping in Rishikesh cost at Simply Heaven?
The 1 night 2 days camping package is ₹2,500 per person. Beyond that the price varies with the number of nights, the group size and the season, so no full rate card is published. Call or WhatsApp +91 93689 99410 with your dates for the current quote.
What is included in a camping package at Simply Heaven?
Every package includes your AC cottage with an attached western bathroom and 24/7 hot water, three buffet meals a day, evening tea with snacks, a bonfire with light music, volleyball, badminton and access to River Heul. Rafting is part of some package options and an add-on in others; your quote states which, and other adventures are added on request.
Do the cottages have attached bathrooms?
Yes. Every cottage and family room at Simply Heaven has an attached western bathroom with 24/7 hot water. The property also has power backup, and Wi-Fi is available in the common areas.
Is camping in Rishikesh safe for families and women travellers?
Simply Heaven is an enclosed riverside property with a 24/7 front desk, attached bathrooms, power backup and free on-site parking. Kids get mild food and shallow River Heul splash areas, and every guest checks in with a government photo ID. See the family package in Rishikesh.
Can I go river rafting during my camping stay?
Yes, between about mid-September and the end of June. The resort books licensed operators and arranges transfers for stretches from the gentle 9 km Brahmpuri run to the 36 km Kaudiyala run. The minimum age is usually 14. Details are on the river rafting in Rishikesh page.
How far is Simply Heaven from Rishikesh town and the airport?
Simply Heaven is on Neelkanth Temple Road in Maral, about 13 km from Triveni Ghat, 15 km from Parmarth Niketan and 18 km from Laxman Jhula and Tapovan. Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is about 30 to 35 km away, roughly an hour by cab.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 12:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out depends on availability, so ask when you book. Every guest must carry a valid government photo ID.
How do I book camping in Rishikesh?
Call or WhatsApp +91 93689 99410, or send the enquiry form on this page. A token advance from ₹500 up to 25% of the package value, depending on group size, confirms your dates. The balance is paid at check-in by UPI, card or cash.
What should I pack for a camping trip in Rishikesh?
Pack light cotton clothes for the day, a warm layer for evenings (thermals in December and January), quick-dry clothes for rafting, shoes or sandals with grip, a cap, sunscreen, personal medicines and a government photo ID for every guest.
Need exact dates or rates? Call or WhatsApp +91 93689 99410.
Plan the rest of your Rishikesh trip
- Luxury camping in Rishikesh →AC cottages with private bathrooms, room heaters in winter and room service.
- Beach camping in Rishikesh →Riverside AC cottages near the Ganga bank.
- 1 night 2 days Rishikesh camping package →Weekend camp with meals, bonfire and an optional activity.
- 2 nights 3 days Rishikesh camping package →Rafting, hike and two bonfire nights at an easy pace.
- 3 nights 4 days Rishikesh camping package →Nine buffet meals, rafting, trek and rest days.
- River rafting in Rishikesh →Stretches from 9 to 36 km, grades, season and safety.