Riverside Summer Camp from Lucknow

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

6 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹10,599–₹22,099 per person · starts at Chandigarh. Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh takes 7–11 h.

Trip price
₹7,999
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Lucknow
6
Season
Apr–Jun

Riverside Summer Camp starts at Chandigarh (Tricity), not in Lucknow — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Lucknow 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh
Door-to-door:
7–11 h
One-way:
₹3,600–₹6,900

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

Fly to Chandigarh Airport (Mohali)

  1. Fly Lucknow → Chandigarh Airport (Mohali) (IXC), 1 h 30 m nonstop
  2. Cab airport → Sector 43 ISBT
Door-to-door:
4–6 h
One-way:
₹5,300–₹9,600
Limited frequency

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Train to Delhi, then bus to Chandigarh

  1. Shatabdi / Tejas / Vande Bharat Lucknow → New Delhi (6.5 h, 3A from ₹1,100)
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat (3 h 20 m) or Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
12–17 h
One-way:
₹1,700–₹3,300

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

Road via Delhi (550 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)

  1. Lucknow → Delhi by road / bus (550 km)
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat (3 h 20 m) or Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
14–20 h
One-way:
₹1,300–₹3,200

Best for: Budget / flexible timing

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 Lucknow

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0

    Travel Lucknow → Chandigarh: Fly Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh. Overnight at Chandigarh.

  2. Day 1

    Meet at 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 Lucknow.

Calendar days
6
Hotel nights before
1

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 Lucknow

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 Lucknow
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹7,999₹7,999Includes everything from Chandigarh: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Lucknow ↔ Chandigarh₹2,600₹11,600Road via Delhi (550 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus) (low) · Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh (high)
Hotel night at Chandigarh₹1,000₹2,500Budget guesthouse to mid-range hotel
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹11,599₹25,099Excludes 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 Lucknow to make the start.

Departures for Riverside Summer Camp
Trip startsLeave LucknowEndsSeats 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 Lucknow — FAQs

How do I get from Lucknow 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 Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh — about 7–11 h, ₹3,600–₹6,900 one way.
What does Riverside Wilderness Adventure Summer Camp cost from Lucknow all-in?
The package is ₹7,999 per person from Chandigarh. Add roughly ₹2,600–₹11,600 for return travel from Lucknow and about ₹2,500 for a night at Chandigarh: expect ₹10,599–₹22,099 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Lucknow?
6 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Travel Lucknow → Chandigarh: Fly Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh. Overnight at Chandigarh.
When should I go?
Riverside Wilderness Adventure Summer Camp runs Apr–Jun. For travellers from Lucknow, may–june summer holidays is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Lucknow?
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 Lucknow.