New Year Party in Rishikesh at a Glance
| Event | New Year's Eve party, 31 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Trip dates | 30 Dec 2026 (8:00 PM from Delhi) to 1 Jan 2027 (evening, back in Delhi) |
| Duration | 2 days / 1 night camp stay + overnight journey from Delhi |
| Stay | Budget: Rishikesh camp, tents with attached washroom · Premium: Nakshatra Resort, Neelkanth Road |
| Pickup and drop | ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi |
| Price per person | Budget ₹7,000 · Premium ₹8,200 + 5% GST (quad sharing); triple +₹500, double +₹1,000 |
| Children | 5 years and below free; above 5 years full price |
| Food | Veg and non-veg; lunch, evening snacks and New Year dinner on 31 Dec, breakfast on 1 Jan |
| Alcohol | Not included; bring your own (BYOB) |
| Best for | Couples, families, friends' groups, college groups and stag groups |
| Highlights | Bonfire, DJ night, countdown and cake cutting, rafting, Ganga Aarti, Neelkanth darshan on 1 Jan |
| Group size | Budget: up to 23 guests · Premium: up to 16 guests |
About This Package
Our New Year party in Rishikesh package is Delhi to Delhi with everything sorted: transport, a night in a camp with an attached washroom (or at Nakshatra Resort on the Premium package), a bonfire and DJ night, the midnight countdown and cake cutting, buffet meals, river rafting, the Haridwar Ganga Aarti and Neelkanth Mahadev darshan, all in one price. The Budget package costs ₹7,000 + 5% GST and the Premium package ₹8,200 + 5% GST per person.
The bus leaves ISBT Kashmiri Gate on the night of 30 December. On 31 December you see the morning Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, go rafting on the Ganga and check in to your camp for the New Year's Eve celebration. On 1 January, after breakfast, you visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and head back to Delhi.
It suits couples, families, friends' groups, college groups and stag groups who want a short New Year trip from Delhi without planning anything themselves. Call 9311052232 or WhatsApp us for group bookings.
Calculate Your Price (Group Tour)
New Year Party in Rishikesh Price (per person)
| Package | Quad | Triple | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget (non-AC, camp) | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| Premium (AC, Nakshatra Resort) | ₹8,200 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,200 |
Available Dates
New Year Party in Rishikesh Itinerary
30 Dec (Night): Departure from Delhi
Pickup: ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, 8:00 PM | Distance: about 220 km to Haridwar | Meals: none (dinner break on the highway at your own cost)
- Board our group vehicle at ISBT Kashmiri Gate at 8:00 PM: a non-AC vehicle on the Budget package or an AC vehicle on the Premium package.
- Short dinner break on the highway (at your own cost).
- Overnight drive towards Haridwar and the Himalayan foothills.
31 Dec: Haridwar Ganga Aarti, River Rafting and New Year's Eve Party
Sightseeing: Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar | Activity: river rafting | Stay: Rishikesh camp (Budget) or Nakshatra Resort, Neelkanth Road (Premium) | Meals: lunch, evening snacks, New Year special dinner
- Reach Haridwar early in the morning and attend the morning Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri (around 6:30–7:00 AM in winter).
- 9:00–10:00 AM: complimentary river rafting on the Ganga in Rishikesh (timing can shift with New Year traffic).
- 12:00 noon: check in to your camp (Budget) or Nakshatra Resort (Premium); welcome drink.
- 1:30 PM: buffet lunch, then free time around the campsite.
- 5:00–6:00 PM: evening tea, coffee and snacks.
- 7:00 PM: bonfire and DJ night, with unlimited snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
- 9:00 PM: New Year special dinner (veg and non-veg).
- Midnight: New Year countdown and cake cutting to welcome 2027.
- Overnight stay in your camp (Budget) or at Nakshatra Resort (Premium).
1 Jan: Neelkanth Mahadev Darshan and Return to Delhi
Sightseeing: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (1,330 m) | Drop: ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi | Meals: breakfast
- 8:30 AM: breakfast.
- 10:00 AM: check out.
- 12:00 noon: darshan at Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.
- Drive back to Delhi; drop at ISBT Kashmiri Gate between 5:00 and 7:00 PM (later if holiday traffic is heavy).
Inclusions
Both packages
- Pickup and drop at ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi
- Welcome drink
- Buffet lunch and New Year special dinner on 31 December (veg and non-veg)
- Evening snacks, and unlimited snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks on New Year's Eve
- Bonfire and DJ night, New Year countdown and cake cutting
- Complimentary river rafting session
- Morning Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Breakfast on 1 January
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple darshan
- Campsite facilities
Budget package
- Non-AC vehicle, Delhi to Delhi
- One night at a Rishikesh camp, in a tent with an attached washroom, on a sharing basis
Premium package: everything above, plus
- AC vehicle, Delhi to Delhi
- One night at Nakshatra Resort, Neelkanth Road, on a sharing basis (instead of the camp)
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Alcoholic drinks (you can bring your own)
- Dinner on the highway on 30 December
- Extra meals, activities or sightseeing not in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
Quick Facts
- Distance: Delhi to Rishikesh is about 259 km by road
- Weather: mild days and cold nights, around 8°C in late December
- Check-in / check-out: about 12:00 noon on 31 Dec / 10:00 AM on 1 Jan
- ID: a valid government photo ID is required for every guest
- Children: 5 years and below free; above 5 years full price
- Alcohol: bring your own; drink at your camp or resort without disturbing other guests
- Groups: couples, families and stag groups are all welcome
- Booking: 25% advance online, balance on the first day of the trip
What to Pack for New Year in Rishikesh
Late-December days in Rishikesh are mild, but nights at the camp get cold, around 8°C. Pack light but warm:
- A warm jacket, a sweater or fleece and a cap for the bonfire night
- Comfortable shoes or sneakers
- A change of clothes, a towel and sandals or floaters for rafting
- A valid government photo ID (required at check-in)
- A power bank and charger
- Personal medicines and toiletries
- Your own drinks, if you plan to drink
Why Celebrate New Year in Rishikesh
- A camp party in Rishikesh, a few hours from Delhi, with a bonfire, DJ and countdown under the open sky.
- Spiritual and adventure in one trip: the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri and rafting on the Ganga.
- Start 2027 with darshan at Neelkanth Mahadev, one of the most sacred Shiva temples near Rishikesh.
- No planning: transport, stay, food, party and sightseeing are all arranged from Delhi.
Budget vs Premium: Compare the New Year Packages
| Budget | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person (quad) | ₹7,000 + 5% GST | ₹8,200 + 5% GST |
| Vehicle (Delhi to Delhi) | Non-AC | AC |
| Stay | Rishikesh camp (tent with attached washroom) | Nakshatra Resort, Neelkanth Road |
| Group size | Up to 23 guests | Up to 16 guests |
| Meals and New Year party | Included | Included |
| Ganga Aarti, rafting, Neelkanth darshan | Included | Included |
| Triple / double sharing | +₹500 / +₹1,000 | +₹500 / +₹1,000 |
Premium Stay: Nakshatra Resort, Neelkanth Road
Why Our New Year Package Costs More Than Camp-Only Deals
Most New Year party deals in Rishikesh cost around ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per person, but they cover only the camp and the party: you reach Rishikesh on your own and pay separately for everything else.
Our price is Delhi to Delhi. It includes the return journey of about 259 km each way, the morning Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, a river rafting session (₹600 per person if booked separately with us), Neelkanth Mahadev darshan, and lunch, snacks, dinner and breakfast, on top of the camp stay and the party.
Food at the New Year Party
Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food are served.
- 31 December: welcome drink, buffet lunch, evening tea, coffee and snacks, and the New Year special dinner
- New Year's Eve: unlimited snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks during the bonfire and DJ night
- 1 January: breakfast before check-out
New Year Party Rules and Policies
- Alcohol: not included. You can bring your own and drink it at your camp or resort, as long as you do not disturb other guests.
- Groups: couples, families, friends' groups and stag (all-male) groups are all welcome.
- Children: 5 years and below are treated as infants at no extra charge; above 5 years pay the full price.
- ID proof: every guest must carry a valid government photo ID for check-in.
- Timings: road timings on 30 December to 1 January can shift with holiday traffic.
How to Book Your New Year Party in Rishikesh
- Choose the Budget or Premium package, your sharing type and the number of people in the booking box on this page.
- Pay a 25% advance online to confirm your seats.
- You receive your booking confirmation.
- Pay the remaining 75% on the first day of the trip.
Booking for a big group? Call 9311052232 or WhatsApp us.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Your refund depends on how much you paid and how many days before departure you cancel:
| Cancellation before departure | Paid in full | Paid 25% advance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days or more | 100% refund | 100% refund |
| 7-14 days | 93% refund | 75% refund |
| 4-6 days | 70% refund | No refund |
| 0-3 days | No refund | No refund |
Full terms: cancellation and refund policy.
Things to Do in Rishikesh Around New Year
The package covers the main sights. If you have extra time or want more adventure, these are worth adding:
River Rafting
A rafting session is already included. Want a longer run on another day? River rafting in Rishikesh starts at ₹600 per person with us.
Bungee Jumping
For the bravest in your group, bungee jumping in Rishikesh starts at ₹3,000 per person.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Included on 1 January. Read more about the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, its history and darshan timings.
Yoga and the Ghats
Rishikesh is called the Yoga Capital of the World. See our guide to places to visit in Rishikesh for the ghats, ashrams and cafés, and check the Rishikesh weather today before you pack.
Want New Year in the mountains instead? See our Christmas and New Year party in McLeodganj, or compare more places to visit near Delhi for New Year.
New Year Party in Rishikesh FAQs
The Budget package costs ₹7,000 + 5% GST per person and the Premium package ₹8,200 + 5% GST per person, Delhi to Delhi, with quad sharing. Triple sharing adds ₹500 and double sharing adds ₹1,000 per person. Children aged 5 and below go free.
Delhi to Delhi transport, one night in a Rishikesh camp with an attached washroom (Budget) or at Nakshatra Resort on Neelkanth Road (Premium), a welcome drink, buffet lunch and New Year special dinner on 31 December, unlimited snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks on New Year's Eve, a bonfire and DJ night, the midnight countdown and cake cutting, the morning Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, a complimentary river rafting session, breakfast on 1 January, and darshan at Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.
The Premium package includes everything in the Budget package, plus an AC vehicle instead of a non-AC vehicle and a stay at Nakshatra Resort on Neelkanth Road instead of the Rishikesh camp. The food, party, rafting and sightseeing are the same in both.
Budget package guests stay in a camp in Rishikesh, in tents with an attached washroom. Premium package guests stay at Nakshatra Resort on Neelkanth Road, Rishikesh. Both stays are on a sharing basis.
The bus leaves ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, at 8:00 PM on 30 December 2026. You attend the morning Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, go rafting and check in to your camp or resort on 31 December, celebrate New Year's Eve, and return to Delhi on the evening of 1 January 2027. Seats are limited: up to 23 guests on the Budget package and 16 on the Premium package.
Alcohol is not included in the package, but you can bring your own and drink it at your camp or resort, as long as you do not disturb other guests.
Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food are served. Meals include a buffet lunch, evening snacks and the New Year special dinner on 31 December, and breakfast on 1 January.
Yes. Stag groups are welcome, along with couples, families and groups of friends.
Children aged 5 years and below are treated as infants and travel at no extra charge. Children above 5 years pay the full price.
Yes, a complimentary river rafting session is included on the morning of 31 December. Rafting in Rishikesh runs from September to June; in December the water is cold, so carry a change of clothes. A life jacket, a helmet and the safety briefing are mandatory.
This is a Delhi to Delhi package, and we do not offer a separate camp-only price. If you need to join from Haridwar or Rishikesh, message us on WhatsApp before booking.
Choose your package, sharing type and number of people in the booking box on this page and pay a 25% advance online to confirm your seat. The remaining 75% is paid on the first day of the trip.
If you paid in full: 100% refund 15 or more days before departure, 93% at 7 to 14 days, 70% at 4 to 6 days, and no refund in the last 3 days. If you paid the 25% advance: 100% refund 15 or more days before, 75% at 7 to 14 days, and no refund in the last 6 days.
Check-in at your camp or resort is around 12:00 noon on 31 December and check-out is at 10:00 AM on 1 January. Every guest must carry a valid government photo ID.
Yes. You travel with our group from Delhi and back and stay at a camp or resort with other guests. Choose double sharing if you want more privacy, and our team is reachable on WhatsApp throughout the trip.
Warm clothes for the night (late-December nights in Rishikesh are around 8°C), a jacket, comfortable shoes, a change of clothes and a towel for rafting, a valid photo ID, a power bank and any personal medicines. If you plan to drink, bring your own alcohol.
