The Camp Five Elements

The Camp Five Elements promises an enchanting view of the Ganga at Rishikesh. Set with an aim of understanding nature, it offers a serene and rejuvenating environment.
It is a romantic resort cradled by the river, that is sure to entice you at the very first glance.  Spread over 800 meters along the river, surrounded by thick forest, mountains and sunshine, it surely is a paradise.

Accommodation at The Camp Five Elements is the epitome of adventure and excitement. The joy of living in tents is tailor made for those who have always dreamt of living along The Ganges.

The camp offers 31 Deluxe tents having an attached bath with running hot and cold showers. The accommodation Tents are weather proof and well ventilated with roll up windows. The Camp Five Elements provides necessary comforts to ensure a hassle-free accommodation in the midst of natural surroundings. The facilities and services are oriented towards making your Rafting and Rishikesh adventure tour smooth and extremely pleasurable.

Dining:
Be it Indian, Chinese or Continental or barbecues and tandoori, you could relish it by the river around the bonfire, listening to music.The adventurous ambiance of the Camp Five Elements is perfectly complemented by its food area.The resort houses an open parachute restaurant in the form of a one side covered dining tent, overlooking the river Ganga Evenings at the Camp is always eventful with the body swinging 'n' singing session, complete with bonfire at the camp beach.

Recreation:
Rishikesh tourism promises unlimited fun and adventure amidst the gurgling waters of the Ganges and the beautiful valleys of the Himalayas.
The camp has a series of recreational activities to sweep you off your feet! You could also choose to simply laze on the hammock and let your thoughts flow with the sound of sacred Ganges or read a book.

• Nature Walks
• Bird watching
• The Haunted House Trek
• Beach Volleyball
• Moonlight walks
• Cricket/Basketball/Rugby
• Yoga and meditation classes
• Carom
• Dart
• Chess
• Other Games like Levitation, Boston Lap Game, Plank Bridge are also played at the bonfire with a lot of group interaction.

Adventure:
The challenge of the turbulent rivers is no less than that of rugged mountains. The icy heights of the Himalayas are the source of some of India's mighty rivers. Fed by innumerable streams they race along tortuous boulder strewn beds, cutting deep gorges and breaking into silvery white rapids ideal for adventurous rafting trips.

River Rafting in The Ganges
Adventure sports offers ultimate thrill in the untamed waters that flow past Camp 5 Elements. The river Ganga cuts against the rocky banks, crashes into rocks and breaks into white water rapids, foaming, swirling amidst a thunderous din. From the camp, you can raft down about 30 kms till Rishikesh through grade 1 rapids like Sweet Sixteen and grade 4 rapids like The Wall.

Rock Climbing & Rappelling
A basic class covers the fundamentals; knots, top ropes, belaying and rappelling, basic friction, face and crack climbing techniques is organised. 

Abseiling
If you want to hang from a thread and challenge gravity, clip your harness to the safety rope and take a deep breath. The view is spectacular and with several mountain ranges, you can rap jump, free fall and rope climb your way through some unforgettable experiences under expert guidance.

Kayaking
Kayaks look like small fishing boats and have always been around the Indian coasts. At Camp 5 elements, you can enjoy this sport to the fullest if by rowing down closer to Rishikesh, which is one of the best kayaking sites in the country.

Plan an Event
From venue to activity planning to F&B services, they help you set it all up.

Outbound Training: The wild outdoors present a great opportunity for outdoor training. Out of office, amidst Nature, people are more receptive to strategies and methods. Thus they work closely with you to organise detailed training capsules using real life experiences and situations as tools of learning.

Team Building: Studies show that people open up and bond together faster and better when subject to an in-formal environment. In the informality of luxurious green, they will learn that merits of working as a team is not a mere corporate strategy but a productive way of life.

Stress Management Programs: They have behavioral trainers on board who help design programs that drain out stress through therapeutic activities that are masked by fun.

Rafts and accessories used for river rafting are imported and are made of tear-resistant of a nylon based material called hypalon. Wearing helmets with chin straps fastened and life-jacket is mandatory to keep head above water. Water-proof bags are kept aboard the raft for keeping cameras on the trip. Every raft also carries rescue bags and flip lines to counter any emergency. Every raft trip carries a first-aid kit in order to make the run completely self contained.

Things to carry:

• A pair of floaters. Sandals will suffice if they are well fastened. No hard soles.
• A pair of walking shoes and socks.
• Two pairs of shorts.
• Tees and lowers (a minimum of two each).
• A torch with extra pair of batteries.
• A pair of sunglasses/sunshade/cap (if possible with straps to tie them).
• A cap and sunscreen lotion (preferably SPF 30).
• A waterproof watch.
• A warm jacket and a sweatshirt for the evenings.
• A rucksack or a backpack (no suitcases) to carry all the  belongings mentioned above.
• Personal medication (if any).
• Alcohol/ Ice Box (camp does not have any electricity so for ice, cool river water should do the trick).

Do's

• Deposit all litter at predetermined collection points.
• Report your positive or negative feedback to the manager.
• Respect local traditions, customs and religions.
• Reduce the use of paper.
• Use water sparingly.
• Do seek permission when photographing local people in their homes.
• Wear appropriate clothing. Keep your body covered from dust, insects and strong sun.
• Swimming/kayaking has to be done under the supervision of a professional instructor.
• Use toilets at authorized places only.
• Let Nature have the right of way every time.

Don'ts:

• Do not smoke in the forests.
• Do not make noises/talk loudly inside a forest.
• Do not walk into the river by yourself and without life jacket.
• Do not encourage begging.
• Do not collect plants or pluck flowers.
• Do not touch anything in the forest if you can avoid it.
• Do not dispose off garbage or pour detergent in the river.
• Do not use flash guns when photographing animals.
• Do not use polythene bags.
• Do not carry food with strong aroma into the forest.
• Do not play radios inside the forest.
• Do not carry fire arms into the forest.
• Intake of alcohol at least six hours prior to any adventure activity is prohibited.
• Do not feed animals and birds in the forest.