SUGGESTED PROGRAM FOR ADVENTURE TOURS :

ELEPHANT SAFARI, TREKKING AND RAFTING

Duration : 15 nights / 16 days

Cities covered : Delhi – Dehradun – Muhand – Dhaulkhand – Ranipur – Chilla – Bairaj –Neelkanth - Mohan Chatti – Kaudiyala - Beas Ghat - Deo Prayag – Kaudiyala –Rishikesh - Delhi ,

Highlights : Through this trip experience the diversity of India. Combine your introduction to India with a royal start by Elephant Safari through some of the remaining rich Eco fragile Indian foothills forest and trek through the ancient heartland’s of Indian mystic charms and finish the tour with a grand splash of grade III to IV white water rapids, truly an complete introduction to India at an attractive price.
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[Best suitable for minimum 2 travelers]

Day 1 - DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Meeting at airport and transfer to hotel.

DELHI - India’s splendid capital. Founded on the site of several cities, it has been the seat of power for centuries. Presently, Old and New City combine to present a harmonious whole offering the traveler elegant shops, broad laburnum lined avenues, sunwarmed elegant forts and mosques that were once strongholds of Mughal powers and colourful bazaars. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.

An aura of history is everywhere in Old Delhi. Visit the delicately cloistered JAMA MASJID, one of Asia’s largest mosques and RED FORT with its majestic ramparts. You will also make a stop at RAJ GHAT - the site of MAHATMA GANDHI’S CREMATION. Then drive past CHANDNI CHOWK, bustling colorful market place famous for its silver, bronze and brass goods.

Commence your tour of New Delhi with a visit to QUTUB MINAR, the famous 13th Century fluted minaret. Continue to the imposing Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the 16th Century inspiration for the Taj Mahal.

Imperial New Delhi is well planned with wide tree lined avenues, fountains and parks. Colonial architecture dominates this part of the city. You will drive along Rajpath, the ceremonial avenue where Delhi’s important parades take place, past the imposing India Gate and the circular Parliament House, to Rashtrapati Bhavan. Formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, it is now the President’s official residence. Drive along Delhi’s impressive Diplomatic Enclave before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 – DELHI / DEHRADUN
After breakfast drive to Dehradun. On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 – DEHRADUN / MUHAND / DHAULKHAND
Early morning transfer to Muhand where the elephants and support crew meet the group. Begin the first leg of the safari through forest and villages covering about 22 kms or 14 miles. Lunch enroute.Dinner and overnight in tents or at Forest Lodge.

Day 4 - DHAULKHAND RANIPUR
After breakfast depart for Ranipur on elephants, covering about 10 kms or 6 miles through forest and villages. Lunch enroute.
Dinner and overnight in tents or at Forest Lodge.

Day 5 - RANIPUR / CHILLA
After breakfast at the camp, leave for Rajaji National Park on elephants, covering about 11 kms or 7 miles through forest and the famous pilgrimage town of Haridwar.
Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at the Tourist Bungalow.

Day 6 - CHILLA
Day at leisure for exploring the park. Meals and overnight at the Tourist Bungalow.

Day 7 – CHILLA / BAIRAJ
After breakfast begin the first days’ trek covering about 12 kms or 7 miles on a bridle path (for the next few days of walking-trekking, the terrain consists of fields interspersed with remote hamlets, undulating meadows and lush, deciduous coniferous wood in the foothills of the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas. The trails are along glacier-fed streams and rivers). Lunch enroute.
Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

Day 8 – BAIRAJ / NEELKANTH
After breakfast trek upto Neelkanth covering about 8 kms or 5 miles. Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight in tents

Day 9 – NEELKANTH / MOHAN CHATTI
After breakfast descend down to Mohan Chatti covering about 8 kms or 5 miles. Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight in tented camp .

Day 10 - MOHAN CHATTI / KAUDIYALA
After breakfast trek to Kaudiyala covering about 14 kms or 9 miles.
Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

Day 11 – KAUDIYALA / BEAS GHAT
After breakfast trek to Beas Ghat covering about 12 kms or 7 miles.
Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

Day 12 - BEAS GHAT / DEO PRAYAG
After breakfast trek to Doe Prayag covering about 10 kms or 6 miles. The confluence of Bhagirathi and Alakananda gives rise to the holy Ganges at Deo Prayag. Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight in tented camps.

Day 13 - DEO PRAYAG / KAUDIYALA
After breakfast brace for 02 days rafting on some exciting rapids on the Ganges, including “Blind Mice”, “Crossfire”, “Roller coaster”, etc. Lunch enroute and overnight at camp (You could try your hand at kayaking on the placid stretches of the river near the camp). Campfire in the evening .

Day 14 – KAUDIYALA / RISHIKESH
After breakfast at the camp, raft down to Rishikesh. On arrival at Rishikesh, transfer to the hotel for lunch. Dinner and overnight .

Day 15 – RISHIKESH / DELHI
After breakfast at the hotel , depart for Delhi by coach. On arrival , check in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 - DEPART DELHI
Morning at leisure.
Transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination.