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Madhav NP and Scindia cenotaphs
Why this weekend?
The day-by-day plan
Day 1 · The rapids
- Rafting run
- Camp set
- Bridge walk
Day 2 · The Ganga
- Beach deck
- Bonfire hour
- Return
Geography & terrain
Shivpuri lies in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, 18 km from Rishikesh and 200 km from Delhi — the rafting camp town of the region, its 9-km rapids, the camps and the Ganga edge set on the Himalayan foothills.
History & culture
The town's story runs with the 1990s rafting era — the camp town of the 9-km rapids and the 1990s-era camp life of the Ganga circuit, with the town's modern role as the adventure stop of the Rishikesh circuit and the home of the 1990s-era camps and the 9-km rapids and the suspension-bridge walks; the town's history of the 2000s-era rope life and the backpacker trails and the beach camps, gives Shivpuri its rafting character.
Where to stay
Things to do
Fees & timings
- Madhav TR jeep safari (per vehicle)
- ₹750
- Guide fee
- ₹360
- Madhav NP entry (Indians)
- ₹150
- Entry total
- ₹1,260
Eat & drink
- Camp kitchens — The barbecue plates
- Rishikesh boards — The town meals
- River stalls — The chai corners
Getting there
- Train
- Haridwar or Rishikesh station + 30 min drive
- By car
- 6–7 h via NH-34 (250 km)
Practical info
- Connectivity: Good at camps and cafés
Practical tips
- Book rafting for the 9 am slot — afternoon winds slow the run
- Carry a dry bag; your phone will want the river
- The aarti at Parmarth fills up — reach 30 min early
Frequently asked questions
What is Shivpuri?
The rafting camp town of the Ganga.
What is there to do?
The rapids, the camps and the fires.
How long is the visit?
Two days.
The raft launch is a shove into cold, moving water, and the first rapid announces itself with a roar around the bend — the world turns to spray and shouts and the raft flexing under you, and then you are through, laughing, the gorge walls echoing. Between rapids the river goes calm and green, cliffs and forest sliding past, the occasional monkey or kingfisher watching the fleet go by. The cliff jump is the day's test: standing on the warm rock, the river far below, everyone's voice saying just go — and the cold shock of entry that turns instantly to exhilaration. By evening, the campfire, the dal-chawal, the rafting stories, and the aarti's flames drifting down the river make a complete circle: adventure and devotion on the same water.
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