DAY 01:
You are met on arrival and transferred to your Hotel.
DAY 02:
After breakfast proceed for a sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Our itinerary takes off from Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra. A short drive brings us to the Great Mosque - The Jama Masjid. Drive on to see the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD. Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple with blissful tranquility and serene ambience. Continue to Humayun's Tomb believed to have been designed by his widow. Its plan is based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. Also visit the Bahai Temple - a lotus shaped structure. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
DAY 03:
In the morning after breakfast leave for Rishikesh. On arrival proceed by road to the Camp. Our preferred location for the camp is at Camp RapidFire, which however, depends on availability of space. Camp RapidFire is set up on the banks at the village Singthali some 35 kms from the town of Rishikesh. Here you can challenge and face the fury of some of the best rapids that the River Ganga has to offer. You can just choose to relax on the banks and bask in the sun by the river, going in for that very occasional swim in the river every now and then. There is just no end to what you can do at the camp so come and explore it for yourself. The route to Camp RapidFire is as follows - Delhi - Merrut (Bypass) - Khatauli - Muzaffarnagar (Bypass) - Roorki - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Shivpuri - Byasi -(3 KM)- Singthali Village, Camp RapidFire.
We have occupancy for 30 people on double share in fifteen 10 feet by 10 feet tented accommodation units, which have a center table and two beds with mattresses and sleeping bags. The tent also has an extension canopy of 3 feet in front of the entrance to the tent. Each unit is weather proof and well ventilated with six roll up windows and two top ventilators. At certain times we also extend occupancy by pitching additional accommodation units. Keeping up with the forest department guidelines we have dry pit toilets at one end of the camp, which also houses a bathing tent and general wash area. People at the camp generally prefer to bathe at the river but hot water is also made available on request.
Drinking water at the camp is sourced from a natural water spring about 200 meters from the camp. Alternatively bottled water is procured for drinking and cooking purposes. Adequate supply of bottled drinking water is also maintained at the camp. The camp kitchen takes care of the meals in a buffet arrangement with a large spread. The meal pattern is generally vegetarian (this is because Rishikesh, Haridwar are meat less areas and good quality meat products are difficult to obtain at short notices) but non-vegetarian dishes are prepared and served on advance request and information. Chinese and continental food is also served at the camp with prior information and request. As such we prefer you give us a break-up of vegetarian and non-vegetarian participants.
After lunch a short brief from your river guide you get started on the rafting for the day. Listen to your guide carefully it will come in handy during the day. Today you start your trip from Kaudiyala going downstream. The first rapid you hit is called the Daniel's' Dip (Grade IV). The next big Rapid is The Wall (Grade IV+). Between these two there are some Grade II and II+ Rapids with long float stretches with enough option to do body surfing as well (Something you will never get to do in Beas). You will cross the Singthali rapid, Marine Drive and various others that don't have a name. But the highlight of the day will be Daniel's' Dip and the Wall. We can promise you that after The Wall (which happens to be about 15 seconds of the total trip) you don't want to hit another grade IV+ very soon. The total run will be about 14 Kms up to Marine drive, which with all the body surfing and games on the raft will take about two and a half to three hours. Back to the camp for evening tea. Bonfire and evening activities. Dinner and overnight at the camp. (B, L, D)
DAY 04:
The Three Blind Mice: Get up in the morning, have a cup of hot tea and go river bathing (the only place most people love to bathe at). Post breakfast we drive to up to marine drive to start our rafting for the day. Today we raft up to Shivpuri another 14 Kms. Crossing Rapid like initiation, body surfing Rapid, cross fire and again others, which don't have a name. We finish rafting at Shivpuri and drive back to camp for Lunch. Lunch at the camp and hit the river for a river session on tube floats. Once the sun goes down behind the mountain on the opposite side lets get started on the volleyball matches. And play till the lights go out or till you fall whichever is earlier. Once again its time for Bonfire. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
DAY 05:
Today should be the most exciting day of rafting. (In case your pre-planned itinerary does not offer three rafting trips, the option is relax on the beach, go for a long walk for three hours, indulge in body surfing or just play volleyball) After an early breakfast we pack up and proceed to Shivpuri where we begin the run today. By the end of the day you'd be glad we did the last two days of practice sessions for today. With rapids like Roller Coaster, Double Trouble, Golf Course (9 Holes), Club House, Body Surfing and various other today will be an action packed day. And we also will have a picnic lunch at Brahampuri beach. We finish rafting by around 1300 Hrs.
We return to the camp and pack up for departure back to Delhi. Return Delhi late evening and drive to the airport for your return flight.
Validity
Rates are valid from 01 October 2007 - 30th April 2008
Rates are not valid from 22 DEC 2007- 05 JAN 2008
Since 1981
