Rishikesh Rapids & Chandrashila Summit: A 7-Day Adventure
Starting from ₹23,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Pickup → drop
- Haridwar / Dehradun → Haridwar / Dehradun
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Activity level
- 3/4 · Active
- Group size
- 2–12
Activity level 3 of 4: Active.Rafting 16 km, then a summit day of about 10 km and 6–7 hours at 3,000–4,000 m. Long drives of up to 7 hours.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 7-day Rishikesh and Chandrashila adventure covers a 16 km rafting day, a Deoria Tal trek and the Tungnath–Chandrashila summit (about 4,000 m) from Chopta. The summit day is 6–7 hours on foot, graded Moderate. It costs from ₹23,500 per person and runs from March to June and September to November.
Trip Overview
A week of adventure in two parts: a night by the Ganga and a 16 km rafting day through the Grade II–III rapids from Shivpuri to Rishikesh, then a trek from Deoria Tal to Tungnath and the 4,000 m summit of Chandrashila.
It combines our Rishikesh and Chopta trips, adds a buffer between the drive days, and gives each part its own guide.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- A 16 km rafting day from Shivpuri to Rishikesh through Grade II–III rapids
- A night at a riverside camp by the Ganga
- A trek to Deoria Tal with a view of Chaukhamba
- Tungnath and the Chandrashila summit with a 360° view
- Certified guides and a safety kit
- A pulse oximeter and a first-aid kit on the trek
Day by day
Itinerary
Haridwar / Dehradun → Haridwar / Dehradun · 6N/7D
7 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Arrive and camp by the GangaHaridwar → Shivpuri · 40 km · 1.5 hrs+
Pickup from Haridwar station or Dehradun airport. Check in to a riverside camp at Shivpuri: a safety briefing, beach volleyball, a short walk and a bonfire dinner.
- Riverside camp
- Bonfire
Riverside camp, Shivpuri L · D
- 2
Day 2Rafting day+
Safety briefing, then raft 16 km from Shivpuri to Rishikesh through rapids like Roller Coaster and Golf Course, with a body-surfing stop. Afternoon in the Tapovan cafés and the aarti at Triveni Ghat.
- White-water rafting
- Triveni Ghat aarti
Hotel, Tapovan, Rishikesh B · D
- 3
Day 3Rishikesh to Sari villageRishikesh → Sari · about 190 km · 7 hrs+
A long, scenic drive up the Ganga via Devprayag and Rudraprayag to Sari, the base village for Deoria Tal. A short evening walk in the village.
- Devprayag confluence
Homestay, Sari B · D
- 4
Day 4Deoria Tal, then ChoptaSari → Deoria Tal → Sari · 5 km round trip; drive to Chopta · 1.5 hrs+
Trek 2.5 km (about 2 hours) up to Deoria Tal for the morning view of Chaukhamba. Back down for lunch, then drive to Chopta.
- Deoria Tal
- Chaukhamba view
Camp or lodge, Chopta B · L · D
- 5
Day 5Tungnath and ChandrashilaChopta → Tungnath → Chandrashila → Chopta · 10 km · 6–7 hrs+
An early start: 3.5 km up to Tungnath, then 1.5 km more to the Chandrashila summit for a 360° view. Back to Chopta by afternoon. A buffer day is built into the next morning if weather turns.
- Tungnath
- Chandrashila summit
Camp or lodge, Chopta B · L · D
- 6
Day 6Chopta to RishikeshChopta → Rishikesh · 200 km · 7 hrs+
Drive down through Ukhimath to Rishikesh. Evening Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat.
Hotel, Rishikesh B · D
- 7
Day 7Departure+
Morning at leisure or a yoga class, then drop at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport.
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 6 nights: riverside camp, Rishikesh hotels, a homestay and a camp or lodge at Chopta
- Daily breakfast and dinner; lunch on camp, rafting and trek days
- Private vehicle from Haridwar or Dehradun
- Rafting with certified guides, helmet and life jacket
- A trek leader for Deoria Tal and Chandrashila, plus first-aid kit and pulse oximeter
- Airport or station pickup and drop
- 24×7 trip support on WhatsApp
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Personal trekking gear and optional adventure activities
Before you go
Good to Know
- Rafting stops when the river is high, roughly from July to mid-September. The trek is best from March to June and September to November.
- Snow can close the Tungnath trail in winter. We may reroute or add a buffer day.
- If you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions, check with your doctor before the trek.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Trekking shoes, already broken in
- Trekking poles
- Thermal base layers
- Down jacket
- Headlamp
- 2 L water capacity
- Rain cover for your backpack
- Swimwear and quick-dry clothes for rafting
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- Best time
- March to June and September to November
- Ideal trip
- 4 days for Rishikesh; 5–7 days for a trek
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How hard is it?+
Moderate. The summit day is about 10 km and 6–7 hours on foot at 3,000–4,000 m. Walk 30–45 minutes a day for a month before you go.
Can we skip the rafting?+
Yes. The Chopta trek alone is our 5-day trip.
What if the weather turns?+
We keep a flexible day for the summit. If it is unsafe, we turn back, and we will not push you.
Is it good for beginners?+
Yes, if you are reasonably fit. The trek is well marked and we have guides throughout.
When is the best view?+
April to June and October to November, when skies are clear.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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