Leopard Beach Tented Camp, Rishikesh

Best time: Mid September - Mid May

About The Camp:

Leopard Beach Tented Camp serves as an ideal base for adventure activities in the Himalayas. A thick Sal forest amidst scenic and picturesque environs surrounds the camp with accommodation in roomy safari tents with cots. The camp is known for its friendly and efficient staff and excellent cuisine. Experience a holiday with a difference at the exclusive Leopard Beach Tented Camp. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas 16 kms from Rishikesh, the camp is set up amidst picturesque environs by the holy Ganga River and is surrounded by a thick Sal forest.

Reaching Leopard Beach Tented Camp :

It is situated 16 kms upstream of Rishikesh on a secluded sandy beach by the Ganga River and is 250 km from Delhi.

By Road:

Delhi - Meerut bye pass - Khatauli - Muzaffar Nagar bye pass - Roorkee - Haridwar. Once you cross Haridwar, drive towards Rishikesh. Our campsite, Leopard Beach Tented Camp is situated 16 kms ahead of Rishikesh at Shivpuri village. It is situated on the Devprayag-Badrinath road. Just before reaching the village, there is a big bridge called the Shivpuri Bridge. Just after crossing the bridge, about one km. on the right side you can see a board of 'Leopard Beach Tented Camp'.

By Rail:

Haridwar is the nearest railhead for Shivpuri. There are three trains from Delhi for Haridwar.

Accommodation :

Accommodation here is in safari tents and the camp is known for its utmost emphasis on safety, its efficient staff and its excellent cuisine.

Activities possible in the camp :

• Rafting
• Rappelling
• Nature walk
• Bird watching in the surrounding areas
• Kayaking on a placid stretch near the camp
• Beach games like volley ball, Frisbee, water polo etc.
• Trekking
• Day hikes to the surrounding hills

Excursions :

Full Day Excursions:


Trek to Kunjapuri:
Drive for about an hour to the Kunjapuri temple, the starting point for the trek. Set amidst lush green forest, Kunjapuri offers fantastic and glorious views of the legendary Himalayan peaks like Banderpoonch, Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, and Trisul etc. The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga. A fair is held on Ashtami in this beautiful temple, built on flattened part of a hilltop. Thousands travel to receive her blessings.

Visit to Devprayag:
Drive to the holy town of Devprayag, which is at the confluence of two sacred rivers, the Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda. Both the rivers merge here to form the Holy Ganges.

Half-Day Excursions:


Local Sightseeing in Rishikesh:
A great pilgrimage center of India. It is famous the world over for its yoga centers and spiritual missions. Visit temples, ashrams, Yoga centers and the famous Laxman Jhoola and Ram Jhoola suspension bridges in Rishikesh. At Rishikesh, the holy Ganga leaves the Himalayas and enters the Indo- Gangetic plains on its 2525- km journey to the Bay of Bengal.

Trek to Malakunthi Village:
Drive for 12 kms upstream of camp to reach Malakunthi Village. Visit local cave temple and look at stalagmites and stalactites.