Camping And Rafting In North India

Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Rishikesh - Shivpuri - Delhi

River Rafting is a fairly young sport in India. The snow-fed mountain rivers that run down from the mighty Himalayas make northern India one of the best regions in the world for this sport. Amateurs and first-timers have their choice of quieter waters, but with the promise of a passage through some truly spectacular riverside landscapes. Some rapids hit Colorado 8 (the highest is 10) on the scale, but most are on the 4 to 6 grade. The northern rivers with their origins in the lofty Himalayas provide an exciting adventure for the white water enthusiasts. Of all the rivers, Ganga is the most beautiful river. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport the representative of Max Holidays will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel for check in and night stay.

Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast a full day guided tour of Old and New Delhi (Delhi, the capital of India comprises of conspicuously contrasting Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 12th and 19th centuries and one can find mosques, monuments and forts related to Muslim history. New Delhi is the imperial city created as India's capital by the British, intricately planned and comprises of imposing buildings displaying various modern style of architecture) will take you to Red Fort (Built by the builder of the Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan, famous for its delicately carved inlaid and Royal chambers), Raj Ghat (The creamation Ground of the father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun's Tomb (Humayun's tomb is believed to have been designed in 1565 AD by the widow of Mughal emperor Himayun. It's plan, based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. This type of garden is known as a charbagh and is based on a grid), Safdarjung's Tomb (Representing the last phase of the Mughal style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb stands in the centre of an extensive garden), Qutab Minar (73 meters high which tapers from a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the top. The walls consist intricately carved quotations from Koran and is one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world) Drive through India Gate (The war memorial) and President's Palace. Night stay in your hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Agra - Delhi (205 kms / 4 hrs one way)
Breakfast in the hotel and then drive to Agra (Agra attained its magnificence under the Emperor Akbar The Great. Once the capital of Mughal India, it is famous for the world renowned Taj Mahal). Enroute visit Sikandra Fort. Afternoon visit Agra Fort ((In Akbar's time the fort was principally a military structure but by Shah Jahan's time it had partially become a palace. This fort serves as vantage location to have the fabulous glimpse of The Taj Mahal) and the most beautiful monument Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shahjahan in the swet memories of his wife Mumtaj. The Taj complex took 22 years and 20,000 workforce, including specialised craftsmen, to get completed and is today counted as one of the Wonders of the World. This white Marble wonder is extraordinarily luminescent and even on the dull days one can find it glowing. De facto the Taj is believed to change its glow depending on the intensity and direction of the sunrays falling on it). Evening drive back to Delhi for night stay.

Day 04 : Delhi - Rishikesh (200 kms / 4 hrs.)
Arrive at our rafting camp at Byasi, north of Rishikesh. After lunch, our expert instructor will have a brief introductory session explaining all about rafting - it's equipment, knowledge, fears, excitement, do's & don'ts etc. We then set out for a hike to explore the jungle area next to our campsite. Return to the beach camp by evening for campfire and dinner. Overnight in tents.

(Lunch, High Tea, Dinner)

Day 05 : Shivpuri
After beach breakfast, we drive to Marine drive. Arrive and enboat to raft down till Shivpuri. Today we hit The wall, Black Money, Cross fire, and tree blind mice rapids. Arrive Shivpuri. After beach lunch at the campsite, evening free at leisure for beach games like beach volleyball, body surfing, cliff jump etc.We have dinner around camp fire and overnight at camp.

(Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea, Dinner)

Day 06 : Shivpuri - Rishikesh Rafting-Delhi
After breakfast we drive to Shivpuri and raft down to Rishikesh. Today we hit some of the most exciting rapids on the river e.g. return to sender, roller - coaster, golf course, club-house and many others. Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to the campsite. After beach lunch drive back to Delhi. On the way visit temples at Haridwar and the holy place of Har-Ki-Pauri to see the local people doing worship on the bank of the river. On arrival at Delhi check into your hotel for night stay.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 07 : Leave Delhi
Intime you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to onward destination.