Hideaway Camp & Resort – Overview
If you are looking for the best camping near Rishikesh, the search ends in the quiet valleys of Mohanchatti. Hideaway Camp & Resort offers the ultimate river camping Rishikesh experience, set along the banks of the calm Heval River stream. Surrounded by dense green forests and rolling Garhwal mountains, it represents the perfect combination of a riverfront camp experience and modern luxury comforts. The Mohanchatti valley offers an escape from the busy traffic and noisy streets of the Rishikesh city center, providing guests with a clean, peaceful forest retreat.
Unlike crowded campsites in Brahmpuri or Shivpuri, Mohanchatti provides a peaceful forest ecosystem where the sound of the flowing river is your only morning alarm. Here, you get concrete foundations, gated lawns, clean sand beaches, and standard resort infrastructure that redefines local glamping. The Heval River stream is a clean mountain tributary of the Ganges, featuring crystal-clear water and shallow sandy banks that are safe for both children and adults to enjoy.
At Hideaway Camp & Resort, we have designed a layout that accommodates families, corporate teams, and adventure groups. Our property features landscaped gardens, concrete pathways for easy mobility, and a private sandy beach where guests can sit by the water and read, meditate, or play beach volleyball. Our location provides an environment that is 3 to 4 degrees cooler than Rishikesh town during the summer months due to the thick forest cover and valley breeze.
Top Campsites Nearby
Rishikesh has several camping zones, each catering to different types of travelers. Here is how they compare:
- Mohanchatti (Quiet Forest Luxury): The best choice for families, couples, and corporate retreats looking for safety, peace, and clean river streams. Sourced away from the highway, it features spacious properties, attached bathrooms, and flat valley lawns. Hideaway Resort is the premier destination in this zone.
- Shivpuri (High Crowd & Rafting Hub): Highly active with many camps placed close to each other. Shivpuri is the main launch point for most river rafting trips. While it is convenient for quick access to the river, it can get noisy on weekends, lacks privacy, and has high commercial traffic.
- Brahmpuri (Closest to City Center): The closest camping zone to Rishikesh city. The camps here are mostly basic and budget-focused, with less forest coverage. It is suitable for budget travelers but lacks the quiet, secluded feel of the deeper valleys.
- Marine Drive (Extreme Stretches): Set further up the river, offering a quiet environment but is far from major local sights and requires longer travel times. It is mostly visited by professional kayakers and rafters tackling the high-grade rapids.
When comparing these locations, it is clear that Mohanchatti offers the most balanced environment. While Shivpuri and Brahmpuri camps are often built on steep mountain slopes that require climbing dozens of rocky steps to reach, Mohanchatti's valley topography is flat and accessible. This makes it a much safer camping zone for families traveling with children or senior citizens. Furthermore, because Mohanchatti sits within a protected forest corridor, guests can enjoy sightings of exotic birds, langurs, and mountain deer right from the resort lawns, an experience that is impossible in the more commercialized, high-traffic camping zones.
Why Camp at Hideaway
Hideaway stands out as the highest-rated campground in Mohanchatti due to several unique assets:
- Direct River Stream Access: Walk right onto the private sandy beach of the Heval River stream. The waters are calm and shallow, making it safe for children to splash and sit in under parental supervision.
- Natural Spring Swimming Pool: Wash off the dirt after a long trek in our fresh mountain-water swimming pool. Filtered continuously, the pool is surrounded by gardens and lounge chairs for ultimate relaxation.
- AC Swiss Cottages: Get real double beds, clean linens, writing desks, air-conditioners, and geysers inside attached bathrooms. There are no shared toilets or muddy pathways here.
- Cozy Bonfire & DJ Nights: Every evening, we light up the central lawn bonfire accompanied by a live DJ, delicious snacks, and a starry sky, bringing all our guests together for a memorable night.
How to Get Here
Hideaway Camp & Resort is located in Mohanchatti, Neelkanth Temple Road, Rishikesh. The resort is highly accessible via multiple modes of transport:
By Road: It is a 250 km drive from Delhi NCR (approx. 5 to 6 hours) via the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and National Highway 58. From Rishikesh Laxman Jhula, it is a scenic 15 km drive along the Neelkanth Temple Road.
By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, located approximately 35 km away. Cabs are readily available at the terminal to bring you straight to Mohanchatti via the bypass road, avoiding city traffic.
By Train: Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station is the nearest rail connection (approx. 18 km away), while Haridwar Railway Station is 43 km away and serves major trains from all parts of India.
Book Now
Don't wait to reserve your riverside camping adventure. Our spots fill up quickly, especially during weekends and peak holidays. Book directly with our reservation team via phone or WhatsApp for the best rates, seasonal discounts, and customized adventure itineraries that combine camping with rafting, bungee jumping, and trekking!
