Highlights:

• Rafting on the Alaknanda and Ganges Rivers
• Ashrams of Rishikesh
• Evening campfires on the riverbanks

Arrival (evening): Delhi
Namaste. Welcome to India! Arrive at Delhi International airport. You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Delhi is a bustling metropolis that incorporates the ancient with the modern. Amidst the skyscrapers, the monuments stand as a silent reminder to India’s legacy. Driving from the airport, you will be impressed with Delhi’s spacious, tree-lined streets and garden parks. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 1: Delhi—Shivpuri Camp
After breakfast, depart for the adventure camp. Arrive early afternoon. After lunch, enjoy a 10km river-rafting session, followed by a tent pitching demonstration and expedition training. Dinner around a campfire. Overnight at camp.

Day 2: Shivpuri
Early morning wakeup call followed by a nature walk in the surrounding areas. After breakfast, proceed on a training raft run. Lunch at camp, followed by a 3.5 hour drive to the shores of Alaknanda River. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 3: Expedition
Leave camp after breakfast and drive 1 hour to the put in point for the rafting expedition. Start the Alaknanda River rafting expedition. A few kilometers downstream, the valley widens and the river eases in intensity. Pass the town of Srinagar, famous in the area for its university. Today’s rafting is through areas rich in fauna and wildlife. Overnight at a beach on the river.

Day 4: Expedition
After breakfast, start the day’s rafting. Today the river enters a beautiful gorge and picks up intensity. In the evening, set-up camp on an isolated beach by the Ganges River. The river is often referred to as Mother Ganges, worshiped by Hindus and considered a Goddess. The Ganges is truly a symbol of India’s religious heritage. Overnight at camp.

Day 5: Expedition
Rafting begins after breakfast. The river widens out and is relatively calm for the next 20 km. Finish the rafting session and drive to Shivpuri Camp. After lunch, visit the various ashrams of beautiful Rishikesh, a spiritual town on the Ganges river. Dinner around a campfire at Shivpuri Camp.

Day 6: Shivpuri Camp-Delhi
After breakfast, drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the sites of Old Delhi: Red Fort, a marvel of red sandstone; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 7: Departure
Day at leisure to explore the sights of Delhi. May we recommend visiting the local bazaars for fantastic shopping. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. Bon Voyage!