Camp RapidFire, @ Rs.4250

No television, no blaring music, no bright lights … seem dull? Wrong. It is one of the most exciting places you could visit.

Camp RapidFire is situated on the banks of the mighty river Ganga. However as it passes by the camp, it is still the playful, impetuous child of the mountains, not the mature and steady giant of the plains.

RapidFire is a river beach camp. Which means it is situated on a large tract of white sand on the river banks. Which of course means you can spend the day sunning yourself on the beach and fall asleep listening to the melodious lullaby of the river.

Of course this stretch of the river with its playful rapids and mischievous eddies is also one of the most popular white water rafting stretches in the country. Now onder it is also called the MECCA of white water rafting in India.

There is no electricity. We prefer it like that, and so do our clients. As the sun sets the kerosene lanterns dot the stretch of the camp, each one an island of warm cheer. Many of our clients prefer not to use even flashlights outside the tents. The stars, resplendent in their isolation from interfering city lights are usually bright enough to see by on a clear night.

River Rafting Delight

Rishikesh is rightfully called the Mecca of white water rafting in India. It is here that the sport has seen its beginnings and is coming to maturity. The river Ganga has been host to many a great white water sportsmen from all over the world and it has not been without reason. The upper valley tributaries of the Ganga, the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi are reasonable expedition level rivers. They meet at Devprayag to form the Ganga which for the next 70 km to Rishikesh is another expedition in itself. The 35 km of the river from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh is the commercial white water hub of the country. With more than 50 riverside camps and over 150 river rafting outfitters, the sport of river rafting is growing by leaps and bounds in India by the passing years. But it is the section from Shivpuri to Rishikesh that sees the maximum number of river rafting enthusiasts every year.

Accommodation – We provide for occupancy in 10 feet by 12 feet tented canvas accommodation units, which have a centre table and two beds with mattresses and sleeping bags. Each unit is weather proof with an outer fly and well ventilated with roll up windows. It is the most basic one could get down to for accommodation by hey no one ever spent a day living in a tent. At the most people end up spending only the nights in the tents or an odd evening siesta.

Dining Arrangements – The camp kitchen takes care of the meals in a buffet arrangement with a large spread. The meal pattern is generally vegetarian. Chinese and continental food is also served at the camp with prior information and request. Bottled water is procured for drinking and cooking purposes. Adequate supply of bottled drinking water is also maintained at the camp. An a la carte menu is available for those who do not want to eat from the buffet in general. All meals are served in the dining area.

Sanitation – Keeping up with the forest department guidelines we have dry pit toilets (sanitized by lime powder) at one end of the camp which also houses bathing tents and general wash area. People at the camp generally prefer to dip in at the river but hot water is also made available on request. .

Activities and the staff conducting them – All activity instructors are professionally equipped with the knowledge they impart to the guests. Most of our staff belongs to the mountains and knows the mountains well. Local staff is always hired at any campsite to become a part of the local economy somehow.

Medical Emergency – A basic first aid kit is maintained at the camp for general ailments, cuts and bruises and further medical help is available at Shivpuri or Rishikesh.

Tariff Sheet – 2012-2013 (valid till June 2013)

Package Price – per person

Price Include

Accommodation at the Camp RapidFire on twin share

All meals as mentioned in the plan, lunch is veg and dinners include non veg dishes

Rafting as mentioned

Camp games / activities like

Rock climbing

Rappelling

Bonfires

Beach volleyball

Tug of War

Spider Web

Pipe and Marble

Supervised body Surfing

Kayaking

AM / PM Tea / Coffee supplements with cookies

Light Snacks around the bonfire

Escorted Hikes and Walks around the camp

One Bottle of Water for the tents in the night

Prices do not include

Any personal expenses like soft drinks, sodas, mineral water, tele calls

Any travel or transfer expenses or pre and post rafting transfers

Any insurance or medical costs

Any taxes and service charges – The same are levied at existing precribed and prevailaing govt policies

Any cost not explicitly covered in the list of inclusions

Supplements and additional costs per person per day basis

Cocktail Snacks (1 veg and 1 non veg) – Rs. 200.00

Unlimited Fruit Juices Supplement (b/f and Bonfire) – Rs. 200.00

Unlimited Soft Drinks Supplement (b/f and Bonfire) – Rs. 200.00

Kids Policy without Rafting Charges

Per Day Pricing

5-11 Yrs – Rs. 1250.00 per night (Without Extra Bed)

Maids and Helpers Policy (Without Rafting)

Maids and Helpers are provided accommodation in small dome tents in the camp staff residential area @ Rs. 950/- per day inclusive of food and accommodation.