Royal Enfield Travel India - Royal Enfield & Holy River Ganges

Day 1: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive in Delhi & meet with Royal Bike Riders representative with garland welcome. Later you will be transffred to hotel & relax after a long journey. Enjoy half day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi if time permits. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2: DELHI- CORBETT (280 KM/ 8-9 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Corbett. Situated in the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas, on the banks of the Ramganga River in the Patli Dun Valley. It is India's Oldest Wildlife sanctuary, and is named after Jim Corbett who spent many years in this area. It is heavenly home for adventure lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. It is also known for Sal tree as its main flora. Over 50 animals, 600 birds and 25 reptile species have been spotted here but the highlight of course is the Indian Tigers, Leopards and Gharials, the rare fish eating, long-nosed crocodiles. On arrival check into the Lodge & relax. In the afternoon visit Dhangarhi museum, Girija Devi temple and Corbett Fall. Also enjoy at Watch Tower for watching wildlife jungle activities. Evening free for nature walk, stroll along the river. Overnight in Corbett.

Day 3: CORBETT NATIONAL PARK (First Day Ride/ 3-4 Hrs Ride)

Morning & evening enjoy Jungle Safari by an open four-wheeled gypsy for viewing wildlife or tracking the tiger with a trained naturalist guide. It is the best way to cover maximum area inside the forest. Drive along the Ramganga, to look for some fish-eating Gharial and Marsh Crocodiles. You have also possibilities to see the some species of Kingfishers, Pallas & Himalayan Grey headed Fishing Eagles, Osprey & Crested Serpent Eagle. Later you will be introduced to our Royal Enfield 500 cc motorcycles. Take you first ride nearby Himalayan villages & feel the Himalaya roads. Overnight in Corbett.

Day 4: CORBETT NATIONAL PARK – RANIKHET (110 KM/ 5-6 Hrs Ride)

After breakfast we ride to Ranikhet and check into the hotel. The scenic scenery at Ranikhet has long been admired by everyone. Ranikhet is a picturesque location surrounded by hills in northern India. It is a cantonment town situated in the Almora district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. History has it that the name means queen’s meadow in English, originated from a local legend who fell in love with an ancient local queen named Queen Padmini. Although there is no palace, the fact that the queen chose to live here resounds in the history of the place. Overnight stay in Ranikhet.

Day 5: RANIKHET – NAINITAL – RANIKHET (110 Km/ 3-4 Hrs Ride)

After breakfast we make a full day excursion to nainital. Nainital lies beside a glacial lake and is backed by a crater like ridge with snow-capped peaks beyond rising to over 2600 m. The area is a mixture of pinewoods, open country and small lakes, and the views from some of the hills behind the town are simply fantastic. Afternoon breakfast enjoy the sightseeing of Nainital including Khurpa Tal - it is considered to be anglers paradise having clear water and a good harvest of fishes , Bhim Tal is known as an aquarium on the Island & nestled in a beautiful pristine valley. Overnight stay in Ranikhet.

Day 6: RANIKHET – KAUSANI (65 Km/ 3 Hrs Ride)

After breakfast ride to Kausani, known as the “Switzerland of India". Standing 1890 Mts. above the sea level, Kausani is nature's own reserve. Even the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi had contemplated on the beauty of Kausani.

Several snow- capped peaks stand in a stately row, over 300 kms. in length, shining against the azure sky making the horizon as seen from Kausani and enviable spectacle. The glory of the snow crowned Himalayan range reaches its pinnacle when the sunrays turn them into crimson and gold. Overnight stay in Kausani.

Day 7: KAUSANI – KARNAPRAYAG (110 Km/ 4 Hrs Ride)

After breakfast ride to Karnaprayag is located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar rivers. It is a growth centre with a small industrial area nearby at Shimli. Uma and Karna temples are located at Karnaprayag. Evening free for your own activity. Overnight stay in Karnaprayag.

Day 8: KARNAPRAYAG – DEVPRAYAG (100 Km/4 Hrs Ride)

After breakfast ride to our first Prayag, Devprayag is one of the most prominent place among all 5 Prayags. It is the place where Bhagirathi (originating from Gaumukh near Gangotri) meets Alaknanda (originating from Alkapuri near Badrinath) and becomes Ganga. The Sangam (confluence) attaracts lot many pilgrims, it is believed that by taking bath in the sangam sins get absolved. There is Raghunath temple and an observatory in Devprayag . Evening free for your own activity. Overnight stay in Devprayag.

Day 9: DEVPRAYAG – RISHIKESH (80 Km/ 3 Hrs Ride)

Morning after breakfast, ride to Rishikesh. On arrival in Rishikesh check into hotel/camp. In the late afternoon visit historically and mythologically renowned bridge Laxman Jhoola that is 450 ft long & built in the year 1939, Ram Jhoola suspended bridge between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram, both are suspended on river Ganga, Triveni Ghat and other temples of Rishikesh. Overnight in Rishikesh.

Day 10: RISHIKESH (13 km River Rafting)

After breakfast today you will experience river rafting in Holy Ganges. Drive 13 km to Shivpuri for white water rafting in the river Ganga. Enjoy and explore the life time experience on a date with Holy Ganges. It will start from Shivpuri to Rishikesh and would be 13 Kms with many enjoyable rapids on the Ganga. While this rafting expedition, you will float past ashrams, temples, suspension bridges Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula. Our Rafting expedition will be finished, upon arrival at Ram Jhula.

In the evening visit historically and mythologically renowned bridge Laxman Jhoola that is 450 ft long & built in the year 1939, Ram Jhoola suspended bridge between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram, both are suspended on river Ganga, Triveni Ghat and other temples of Rishikesh. Overnight in Rishikesh.

Day 11: RISHIKESH – DELHI (245 KM/ 6 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Delhi & take your lunch enroute. Arrive in Delhi check into the hotel & relax. Later we take you for farewell dinner party in Delhi. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 12: DEPARTURE TO HOME

After breakfast enjoy half day sightseeing in & around New & Old Delhi. Later you will be transferred to Airport or Railway station for your onward journey to Home.

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