Rishikesh Long Weekend
River rafting, riverside camping, a bonfire night and the Ganga aarti — a 2-night long-weekend escape from Delhi with a trip captain.
- 🗓️Duration2 Nights / 3 Days
- 🚩Next departure25 Dec 2026
- ☀️Best timeSeptember–November and February–June (rafting closed in monsoon)
- 👥Group size15–25 travellers
- 🥾DifficultyEasy
- 📍DestinationUttarakhand
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Overview
This Rishikesh long-weekend trip is the perfect reset: leave Delhi on Friday night, raft the Ganga on Saturday, spend the evening around a bonfire at a riverside camp and be back on Monday morning.
The trip captain manages everything — travel, camps, rafting and meals — and the group is a friendly mix of solo travellers and friends.
Highlights
- 16 km white-water rafting from Shivpuri
- Riverside camp with bonfire and music
- Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan / Triveni Ghat
- Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and café hopping
- Optional bungee, cliff jump or flying fox
- Travel overnight — use fewer leaves
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1Delhi → Rishikesh (overnight)
Board the AC vehicle at the pickup point in Delhi at 10 PM and travel overnight to Rishikesh.
Day 2Rafting · camp · bonfire
Check in at the riverside camp, breakfast and a 16 km rafting run from Shivpuri. Afternoon free to relax by the river. Evening bonfire, music and dinner.
Day 3Laxman Jhula · Ganga aarti · back to Delhi
Breakfast, then Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and cafés. Attend the evening Ganga aarti and start the drive back to Delhi, arriving late night or early morning.
Dates & seats
| 6 Nov – 8 Nov 2026Fri → Sun | Booking closed | |
| 25 Dec – 27 Dec 2026Fri → Sun | Seats open | |
| 24 Jan – 26 Jan 2027Sun → Tue | Seats open |
What's included
Included
- AC tempo traveller / Volvo from Delhi and back
- 1 night in a riverside camp (Swiss tents, attached washrooms)
- Breakfast & dinner as mentioned
- 16 km rafting with certified guides and safety gear
- Bonfire and music evening
- Dil Se trip captain throughout
Not included
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Bungee, cliff jump and other adventure activities
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- 5% GST
Stays & pickup
- Shivpuri: riverside Swiss-tent camp (1 night)
- Delhi (Majnu ka Tila) · 10:00 PM
Best time to visit Uttarakhand
September–November and February–June (rafting closed in monsoon)
How to reach
Pickup from Delhi (Majnu ka Tila / central Delhi point shared before departure) at 10:00 PM on Friday. Joining from Dehradun or Haridwar? We can pick you up on the way.
Good to know
🎒 Things to carry
- Quick-dry clothes and an extra pair for after rafting
- Floaters or sports sandals
- Light jacket for the night
- Sunscreen and sunglasses with a strap
- Small towel and toiletries
- Photo ID
💡 Know before you go
- Carry a government photo ID; foreign nationals need a passport.
- The itinerary may change due to weather, road or local conditions — your trip captain will choose the safest option.
- Rooms are shared with travellers of the same gender unless you book together.
- Please reach the pickup point 15 minutes early.
- Rishikesh is a vegetarian, alcohol-free town; rafting is allowed for ages 14+.
Payment & cancellation
Payment schedule
| When | At booking | 30 days before | 15 days before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount due | Token ₹5,000 / person | 50% of trip cost | 100% (balance) |
Cancellation policy
| Days before departure | 30+ | 29–15 | 14–7 | 6–0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refund | 90% | 50% | 25% | No refund |
| Or shift batch | Free | Free once | ₹2,000 fee | — |
Token amount and GST are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know swimming for rafting?
No. Life jackets and helmets are provided and certified guides are in every raft.
Are camps safe for women?
Yes, the camps are fenced, staffed and tents are shared with travellers of the same gender.
Will I need to take leave?
Usually not — the trip is timed for weekends and long weekends.
Questions about this trip? Ask us.
Dates, hotels, food, safety — a Dil Se travel expert will answer everything, usually within minutes.