Overnight rafting tour leaving from Delhi
If your looking for the best way to escape the heat & intensity of Delhi for an adventure tour, this is spot on!
Camp Silver Sands (near Rishikesh) is located on Devprayag road (256 kms from Delhi / 27 kms upstream from Rishikesh (5-6 hour drive from Delhi) on the banks of the river Ganga, a sandy river beach and a portion of riverside forest.
The tented river camp is a genuine outdoor experience with white water rafting at its best, camp games, solitude, campfire tales, kayaking, abseiling, good food and new found friends.
For the less adventurous, a great chance to put your feet up & relax, breathe in the fresh air, and absorb a little bit of Indian spiritual goodness :)
DETAILS:
1 day rafting, 1 night camping.
Must be >14 years old to participate.
Destination description
Garhwal Himalaya, Hills of Uttar Pradesh
DISTANCES & LANDMARKS:
256 kilometres from Delhi via Meerut Bypass - Muzaffarnagar bypass - Roorkee - Hardwar - Rishikesh. Camp lies 27 kms from Rishikesh on the road leading to Devprayag/Badrinath. Pass the villages & bridges of Shivpuri & Gular. Look out for a pedestrian suspension bridge (similar to Lakshman Jhoola in Rishikesh) on the Ganga river. This is the first such bridge on the river after leaving Rishikesh. Camp lies 500 metres upstream of this bridge. A green board on a telephone pole on the right of the road announces "CAMP SILVER SANDS - AQUATERRA ADVENTURES". Park behind this pole. Blow horn or whistle on arrival. Or, walk down a path 10 yards ahead of this pole.
ACCESS FROM NEW DELHI
1) Road: 256 kilometres from Delhi. Leave Delhi by 4:00 a.m. At this hour, driving time is approx. 5 hrs with a short break. Time on road increases with delays beyond a 5:00 am departure.
2) Train: Haridwar, 50kms away from Camp is the closest rail head. Check availability of train tickets at www.indianrail.gov.in, book tickets online at www.makemytrip.com, www.cleartrip.com or www.irctc.co.in
3) Flights: Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, 40kms away is the closest airport with 4 flights daily from Delhi and back.
Details
Price:41.87 USD
Duration: Overnight
Availability: Mid-September to mid-May
Meeting point: See 'Destination Description'
Additional info: Cost Includes: tented accommodation on twin share, all meals, use of rafting equipment, professional guide fee, soft drinks. Cost Excludes: transport to camp and back, rafting transfers, expenses of a personal nature.
