Camp Aquaterra
Hike, Bike, Paddle in Rishikesh – Be prepared for the Real Camping experience with tents and cot beds, and a lovely forested neighbourhood. We call it forest living! Charming and totally addictive. A great way to spend a weekend with friends and family amidst the Lush Green Himalayan Mountains. Located on the Devprayag road, 30 kms upstream from Rishikesh (1.5 hr drive from Dehradun Airport or a 5-6 hr drive from Delhi) in the main Upper Ganga valley, it’s the best weekend getaway from city boredom and cabin fever, to the great outdoors with friends, family and children.
2 Days Raft & 2 Nights Camp
- Day 1: Delhi – Dehradun – Camp (372 M)
Arrive at Haridwar by the morning Shatabdi. Alternatively, you can fly in to the Jolly Grant Airport by 12 noon. Arrive at Camp after lunch/tea. Check into tents, camp briefing etc. Short hike to a nearby village. Campfire dinner and overnight camp
- Day 2: Rafting on the Ganga River. Finish at Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh
Tea/coffee served 7:00 am onwards. After breakfast, get into rafting gear, safety briefing and raft down big volume Ganga whitewater. Raft down rapids like “Three Blind Mice”, “Crossfire”, “Bodysurfing”, “Return to Sender”, “Roller Coaster”, “Golf Course” and lots more. We end the trip near Laxman Jhula. Drive 30 mins back to Camp for hot lunch. Afternoon kayaking (optional), volleyball or hike to a nearby village. Campfire barbecue dinner and overnight camp.
- Day 3: Raft Upper Ganga | Trip Ends
Tea/coffee served by 7:00 am onwards. After breakfast at 8:30am, drive 30 minutes to Kaudiyala. Board rafts and raft down the two big rapids on this section, the “Daniel’s Dip” and “The Wall”. Lots of bodysurfing and head back to camp for hot lunch. Trip ends
3 Days Raft & 2 Nights Camp
- Day 1: Delhi – Dehradun – Camp (372 M) | 10 km Rafting
Arrive at Camp Aquaterra for lunch. Check into tents, camp briefing etc. After lunch, raft a 10 km initiation section from Malakhunti till Shivpuri. Drive back to Camp for hot tea/coffee. Campfire dinner and overnight camp.
- Day 2: Rafting on the Ganga River. Finish at Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh
Tea/coffee served 7:00 onwards. After breakfast, get into rafting gear, safety briefing and raft down big volume Ganga whitewater. Raft down rapids like “Three Blind Mice”, “Crossfire”, “Bodysurfing”, “Return to Sender”, “Roller Coaster”, “Golf Course” and lots more. We end the trip near Laxman Jhula. Drive 30 mins back to Camp for hot lunch. Afternoon kayaking (optional), volleyball or hike to a nearby village. Campfire barbecue dinner and overnight camp.Tea/coffee served 7:00 onwards. After breakfast, get into rafting gear, safety briefing and raft down big volume Ganga whitewater. Raft down rapids like “Three Blind Mice”, “Crossfire”, “Bodysurfing”, “Return to Sender”, “Roller Coaster”, “Golf Course” and lots more. We end the trip near Laxman Jhula. Drive 30 mins back to Camp for hot lunch. Afternoon kayaking (optional), volleyball or hike to a nearby village. Campfire barbecue dinner and overnight camp.
- Day 3: Raft Upper Ganga | Trip Ends
Tea/coffee served by 7:00 am onwards.. After breakfast at 8:30am, drive 30 mins to Kaudiyala. Board rafts and raft down the two big rapids on this section, the “Daniel’s Dip” and “The Wall”. Lots of bodysurfing and head back to Camp for hot lunch. Trip ends
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Deluxe tents (beds, mattresses and quilts provided) on twin share. Each tent is furnished with 2 camp cots, a table, a table fan and two chairs. We have proper WC units and washing facilities at Camp Aquaterra. We also have seperate shower stalls for men and women. We can accommodate upto 60 persons at camp at any point in time. Note: We don’t accommodate drivers at camp. Drivers are requested to sleep in their cars and eating facilities can be availed 1.5 kms at Byasi.
Meal Plan: We are proud of the excellent cuisine served in camp with emphasis on wholesome, hygienic and delicious meals. Fresh fruits and vegetables are obtained locally
- Breakfast – Continental & Indian: Corn flakes/porridge, eggs, toast/pancakes/french toast, paratha, butter, jam, baked beans/french fries,
fruits, tea/coffee. - Lunch – Indian: Normally vegetarian consisting of Dal/Rajma, two vegetables, rice (fried/plain), chapati, papad, salad,& fruit
- Dinner – A special meal with variations of Barbecue – Indian, Continental or Chinese cuisine complete with dessert.
Note – Dinner is served from 8:30pm-9:30pm, keeping in mind our need to adhere to strict Forest Department guidelines. Dinner will not
be available should you not serve yourselves before 9:30 pm. - Tea breaks – Tea/coffee and Tang with snacks/biscuits.
Besides rafting one could opt for hikes to a typical village near the camp or even go for longer hikes (5-6 hrs) in the surrounding hills. Our high ropes course at camp is a big attraction. A day in camp is rounded off with a campfire and a leisurely evening with fellow rafters.
When you wish to visit us, do take the trouble to find out where you are headed! Our Camp is set on a hillside in the middle of a Reserved Forest Area, and it is a thorough privilege to be so close to nature. We adhere strictly to eco guidelines of no bright lights, no loud music, meal timings and no campfires during the fire season. We do not have room service. We provide you with a clean tent with beds to sleep in, healthy meals each day and a fun day of activity. If you wish to visit us, come with the purpose of living in the valley of India’s holiest life force, the Ganga, surrounded by Reserved forests, for the call of the barking deer, or the midnight roar of the leopard; not for creature comforts that we take for granted, coming from the city. It will help you enjoy your holiday better, and we appreciate guests who realize this opportunity to commune with nature.
WHY GO WITH AQUATERRA ADVENTURES
An Experienced Team
Value for Money
Best Equipment
Great Food
WHAT TRAVELLERS SAY ABOUT US
Christopher Horsley from USA
My girlfriend and I stayed with at Aquaterra’s camp. Great facilities, amazing food and treated very warmly. Professional guides, on point safety and overall I’d say the best rafting company in India. Nice job!
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Vedant
Six of us spent this last weekend at Camp Aquaterra and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent hospitality and organization through all the planning, as well as on the trip. The food, cleanliness, and amenities more than exceeded our expectations and all I can say is that we will definitely be back very soon on another trip
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Ron Rash
I stayed at Aquaterra for a number of nights in January, 2018. The accommodations are top notched from a jungle camp with tents, to luxury 5 star cottages. The staff was knowledgeable about the surrounding forest concerning the flora and fauna.
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Udai
The food is delicious and the evening bonfire and snacks set the mood for a peaceful evening in the forest. The guides are all very professional and a special mention for the safety kayakers which accompany rafts which are absent from the hordes of other rafting groups you meet downstream of Shivpuri.
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