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. A mateurs and first-timers have their
choice of quieter waters, but with the promise of a passage through some
truly spectacular river sidelandscapes. 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. Raftingon 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
carvedinlaid and Royal chambers), Raj Ghat (The creamation Ground of the
father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun's Tomb (Humayun's tomb is
believed tohave been designed in 1565 AD by the widow of Mughal emperor
Himayun. It'splan, 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 consistintricately 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 sweet 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 extra ordinarily
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 camp fire 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
treeblind mice rapids. Arrive Shivpuri. After beach lunch at the
campsite,evening free at leisure for beach games like beach volley ball,
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.
