Riverside Summer Camp from Chennai

Pebble Beach Swiss Glamping • River Crossing • Survival Workshops • Bonfire Stargazing

5 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹16,199–₹25,999 per person · starts at Chandigarh. Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh takes 8–12 h.

Trip price
₹7,999
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Chennai
5
Season
Apr–Jun

Riverside Summer Camp starts at Chandigarh (Tricity), not in Chennai — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Chennai you can leave the evening before and reach Chandigarh on the morning the trip starts. An exhilarating outdoor experiential learning summer camp pitched directly on the pebble shoreline of the crystal-clear Himalayan river in Tirthan Valley. Packed with outdoor activities: Swiss tent glamping, hands-on tent pitching workshops, Tyrolean river traverse, waterfall tre.

Getting from Chennai to Chandigarh

Meeting point: Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh (or the railway station on request)

Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh

Fastest
  1. Fly Chennai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 48 m nonstop
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh
Door-to-door:
8–12 h
One-way:
₹5,600–₹10,500

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Fly to Chandigarh Airport (Mohali)

  1. Fly Chennai → Chandigarh Airport (Mohali) (IXC), 3 h nonstop
  2. Cab airport → Sector 43 ISBT
Door-to-door:
6–8 h
One-way:
₹6,800–₹12,300
Limited frequency

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Train to Delhi, then bus to Chandigarh

  1. Tamil Nadu Express / Rajdhani / Grand Trunk Chennai → New Delhi (28 h, 3A from ₹3,500)
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat (3 h 20 m) or Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
34–39 h
One-way:
₹4,100–₹7,100

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.

Day-by-day from Chennai

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0 (evening)

    Leave Chennai: Fly Chennai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 48 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh. Sleep on the way.

  2. Day 1 (morning)

    Arrive Chandigarh — Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh (or the railway station on request). Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–4

    Riverside Wilderness Adventure Summer Camp — 3N / 4D.

  4. Day 4 (evening)

    Trip ends by afternoon; board the overnight return from Chandigarh.

  5. Day 5 (morning)

    Back in Chennai.

Calendar days
5
Hotel nights before
0

Leave planning

Overnight travel both ways means a 4-day trip costs 4 working days at most — fewer if it spans a weekend.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Riverside Summer Camp costs from Chennai

Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).

Cost breakdown for Riverside Summer Camp from Chennai
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹7,999₹7,999Includes everything from Chandigarh: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Chennai ↔ Chandigarh₹8,200₹18,000Train to Delhi, then bus to Chandigarh (low) · Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh (high)
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹17,199₹28,999Excludes personal gear and insurance

Fares are indicative (one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead, off-peak). Trip price is the current starting price; group and dedicated-trip rates are on the package page.

Upcoming group departures

Each row shows when to leave Chennai to make the start.

Departures for Riverside Summer Camp
Trip startsLeave ChennaiEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 Nov (evening)Fri, 27 Nov, 202617 of 25₹7,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 Dec (evening)Fri, 25 Dec, 202613 of 25₹7,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 Jun (evening)Tue, 22 Jun, 202722 of 25₹9,499

Riverside Summer Camp from Chennai — FAQs

How do I get from Chennai to the Riverside Wilderness Adventure Summer Camp start point?
The trip starts at Chandigarh (Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh (or the railway station on request)). Recommended: Fly Chennai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 48 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh — about 8–12 h, ₹5,600–₹10,500 one way.
What does Riverside Wilderness Adventure Summer Camp cost from Chennai all-in?
The package is ₹7,999 per person from Chandigarh. Add roughly ₹8,200–₹18,000 for return travel from Chennai: expect ₹16,199–₹25,999 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Chennai?
5 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Chennai: Fly Chennai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 48 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh. Sleep on the way.
When should I go?
Riverside Wilderness Adventure Summer Camp runs Apr–Jun. For travellers from Chennai, may summer holidays is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Chennai?
Fixed departures are listed on this page with seats left. You travel independently to Chandigarh and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Chennai.