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Adventure Places in Delhi

Starting point & Endpoint: Vijay Path opposite South Block of Secretariat

Group Size: 8 

Delhi is famous for its tourist attractions, Indian history, and food. The aim of this tour is to provide local insight experience in Delhi. Segway is a two-wheeled, battery-powered electric vehicle which is included in the package, At the beginning of the tour, the tour leader and instructor will provide you 5-10 minutes of hands-on orientation session explaining to you how to drive a segway safely. In addition, you will have to wear the safety gears like helmet, elbow pads, and knee pad which we shall loan you for use during the tour. 

There are 3 different Itineraries among which you can choose:

​Delhi Art District Tour:
The duration of this tour is 1-hour, including the orientation session. The itinerary is best suitable for art lovers, the lanes offer 50+ Murals along the way, a mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling, or other permanent surfaces. You will visit the colours of the soul by SENKOE, Mural near Khanna market, art by Yip Yew Ching, Sam Lo’s mural, art with the message of justice, equality, health and fortune, and many more. 

​​Lutyen’s Delhi Tour​:
Lutyens' Delhi is an area in New Delhi, India, named after the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, he was responsible for various building's architectural design. The duration​ of this tour is one hour, including the orientation session at the start point of the tour​. Will be covering, Secretariat​, ​Rashtrapati Bhawan (subject to permission of security personnel)​, ​Parliament House​, ​scenic beauty surrounding the Ministry buildings on Rajpath​, ​various government buildings​, ​Amar Jawan Jyoti​, ​India Gate​, finally, conclude the whole tour at the start point.​​

Historic Delhi Tour:
The duration of this tour is 1-hour and 45-minutes, including the orientation session at the start point of the tour. This tour is the add-on to the Lyuten's tour. You will be covering places such as Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, scenic beauty surrounding the Ministry buildings on Rajpath, various government buildings, etc. The add on in this tour will be Baroda house (was the residence of the Maharaja of Baroda in Delhi.) Pragati Maidan​, ​Purana Quila​, ​Delhi Zoo​, ​Masjid Khairul Manzil​ , and many more amazing places. 

How to Reach:
Karol Bagh metro station is the closest metro station, from where the starting point is just a 2-minute rickshaw ride. You can also take a private taxi to reach the starting point. 

About the Activity: 

• Break free and head out for a unique adventure in the adventure village and farm and experience a difference with an array of activities.
• Arrive at the village at around 10:00 AM and enjoy a welcome drink of Mango Panna.
• There are a lot of activities which you can choose from like the 12 Low rope courses activity for the children and 13 High Rope activities for adults.
• There are also lawn games like badminton, volleyball, cricket etc and individual activities like camel ride, tractor ride , archery, pistol shooting etc. 
• You will also enjoy a delicious traditional meal Bajre ki khichdi Bajre ki roti with white makkhan and gud (jaggery).
• End this tour by 5:00 PM and head back home. 
• The tour includes food and a multiple numbers of activities and games.

About the Activity:

• Raj Bicycle tour, New Delhi is one enthralling ride that takes you on a trip though more recent history of this magical place.
• The tour starts at 6:30 am from Delite Cinema at Asaf Ali Road near Turkman Gate. Walk to the car parking across the street to find the tour waiting.
• Cycle in delhi and cover ancient places that hold a very strong position in Indian history - Turkman Gate and Ajmeri Gate. Ride your cycle under these colossal masterpieces and admire the jaw dropping architecture!
• Make your way from hustled-bustled Paharganj to Italian styled Connaught place market. The beautiful and extended pillars and arches are a fair illustration of modern architecture. Pass through quaint old ‘socialist-style’ quarters of government employees and finally make your way to the crown of India – Presidential Palace.
• Admire the stunning greenery that align on both sides of the India Gate. After spending some proud moments here, ride your way to picturesque Agrasen ki Baoli, this spectacular ancient rain water harvesting center will certainly leave you speechless. 
• Finish your tour at 10:00 am and make some good memories with other group members while cycling in Delhi.

Location: Mohan Chatti, Rishikesh
Rishikesh Bungee Jumping Timing: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

- Experience India’s first fixed platform bungee jump destination at Mohan Chatti (52km), a pristine location tucked in the Shivaliks further ahead of Rishikesh.
- This day trip is bundled with a ride giving you a glimpse of the mountains, crisp and virgin greenery.
- You can choose from a convenient time and you can opt to travel to Mohan Chatti on an A/C luxury coach at an additional cost
- Upon reaching, you’ll meet the instructor team, understand the gear, safety tips, jumping techniques, and sign up for a memorabilia kit (photographs, DVD, t-shirt printed with pictures of your jump) if required.
- Walk on the cantilever platform built over a rocky cliff overlooking River Hall, a tributary of River Ganga. Take your leap of faith and feel the rush.
- The jump height is 83m. At the end of the jump, you’ll be lowered to a drop zone with 2ft of water.
- Walk to the cafeteria, reminisce the experience, and head back to Rishikesh. If you wish, you could add more thrills to your adventure cart by partaking in Giant Swing and Flying Fox activities.
- Note: INR 100 will be charged by the operator as the entry fees to the bungee sight.

About the Giant Swing along with Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh: 

Along with Bungee Jumping, there is one more activity that is being offered to you which is Giant Swing. It is one of the most pulse racing adventure sports in Rishikesh which boasts of the highest bungee jump site in India. It involves a jump from a height of 83 metres with a breath-taking scenery beneath you. There is a fixed platform above where people are fixed with a safety harness and then jump below

Requirements for Rishikesh Bungee Jumping:
Minimum Age: 12 years
Minimum Weight: 40 Kg
Maximum Weight: 110 Kg

Bungee Jumping Rishikesh Booking option:

Bungee Only
Bungee along with Giant Swing

How to Reach?
Rishikesh Bungee Jumping location is Mohan Chatti which is accessible easily through public transport or shared cabs.

Location: Tapovan, Rishikesh
Activity timing: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

- River rafting in Rishikesh is something to experience gliding on the rapids of River Ganges.
-When the river enters the city of Rishikesh, it dawns on a raging form, creating rapids (high-speed waves) that make this rafting experience full of excitement.
- In this river rafting in Rishikesh package, you get to choose from options in the length as in how far you want to raft down the river. There are 3 stretches ranging from 9 km to 26 km, with a varying number of grades from II to IV. 
- Apart from this exciting adventure, you also get to experience activities like Cliff Jumping and Body Surfing. You will experience the cliff jumping from the height of 20 to 25 ft. 
- You will be going to enjoy these activities with an experienced instructor cum guide. First, the instructor will give a brief lesson about safety precautions and activity. After that, you will be going to enjoy your rafting experience. 

Package type:
Rafting for 9 km: 
In this type of package, you will be going to enjoy 3 rapids of Grade II ( suitable for beginner or a non-swimmer) and above, which will be covered in a duration of 2 hours. 

Rafting for 16 km:
In this type of package, you will be going to enjoy 3 rapids of Grade III (suitable for non-swimmers who want more thrill), which will be covered in a duration of 3 hours. Also, this package includes cliff jumping and surfing. 

Rafting for 26 km: 
In this type of package, you will be going to enjoy 5 rapids of grade IV (suitable for experienced as this grade is difficult and have high irregular waves), to be covered in a duration of 4-5 hours including cliff jumping and surfing. 

How to reach:
The activity will start in Tapovan and you need to reach here. Tapovan is just 7 km away from Rishikesh. You can easily reach here by public or private cab. 

Location: Gattu Ghat

Check-in Time: 11:00 AM
Check-out Time: 11:00 AM

Rishikesh is a small town near the holy city of Haridwar, famous for being a spiritual getaway and a hub for adventure sports like white water rafting, cliff diving, rock climbing and many other such heart-pumping activities. Rishikesh is the country's best spot for rafting, and if one throws in the excitement of camping at one of the sandy beaches in Rishikesh, then this trip becomes an unbeatable one. This is an unforgettable experience which one will experience near Laxman Jula.

This camp offers the comfort of living in cosy quarters with common washrooms, a view of the hills nearby and adventures to last a lifetime. Enjoy the convenience of all basic amenities at camp for a comfortable stay. The river Ganga is just 50 Metres away from the campsite making it a beach camping experience wherein one have access to the river. The location of camps is in Gattu Ghat.

Also part of the camp are the various indoor and outdoor activities that one can enjoy, in tandem with the white water rafting of 10-12 km, body surfing, rope walk, nature hiking, and camp games (volleyball, football, cricket, badminton). And to make stay even more wonderful and memorable, an evening bonfire will be lit so one can sit around in its warmth and enjoy singing and storytelling with campmates. Dinner will be under the shade of the billions of stars and will come with the option of both, Veg and Non-Veg.

You can choose from Beach Camping In Rishikesh packages:
Camping with rafting
Camping without rafting

Thrillophilia Exclusive Dates: (Available only to trekkers who have booked with Thrillophilia) Aug: 10, 11 and September 1

About the Valley of Flowers Trek:

With the verdant beauty of the snowcapped mountains in the backdrop, the green meadows and the white clouds blend to make dreamlike Valley of Flowers trek. Perched at an altitude of 14,400 ft, this trek was a sudden discovery by British traveller Frank Smith in 1931.  Step into the bed of flowers while you head out for this one of a kind beautiful trek. You will start this trek from Govindghat via Joshimath which will lead you to Hemkund Sahib on day fourth.  The trek is considered as an easy to moderate trek and is a favourite among the beginners as well as avid trekkers.  Feast your eyes with the thousands of flowers in full bloom.  

You will come across several streams casually meandering through the valley. Next, you will come across the high altitude serene lake, Hemkund 4329 metre. This lake is considered as a holy site for both Hindus and Sikhs.  The trail will be a steep one but the amazing view with the seven snow-capped mountain around you will definitely make you feel enchanted. Witness the beauty of Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks that feed the lake and you will find a small stream called Himganga which flows out from the lake.  It is believed that Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith had meditated on the bank of this lake in one during the ancient times. 

On your fifth day, you will take the same trek route Ghangaria to Govindghat and then to Joshimath.  Your trek will be a steep one from Ghangharia while enjoying some amazing view of the regions. The valley of flowers treks will take you to the world of the most beautiful and enchanting wildlife which you will cherish for a lifetime.  From Govindghat, drive to Joshimath and you can witness the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers to form the River Ganges while you pass through Devaprayag.  You can also explore Auli if you wish in the evening. There are lots of valley of flowers trekking packages which will take you through the beautiful land. Spend some time with nature and capture the scenic images in your heart.

About the Valley of Flowers:

Known as the most beautiful trek in the world with the blue Primula, Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand is a must do trek for you. Tucked up at a high altitude this trek is renewed with the Mountaineers and adventure seekers.  Blessed with exotic flowers, faunas and magnificent views this trek will take you to the world of snow clad mountains and high cliffs. High in the grand Himalayas of the Garhwal district sprawls this captivating valley. The best time to do this trek is during the month of mid-July to mid-August.  

For this trek, you will have to trek from Govindghat, on the route to Hemkund Sahib, up to  Ghangaria which is quite an exhilarating climb. Catch the glimpse of the Himalayan beauty while you head out on this trek. At an altitude of 14,400 ft, you will come across the large clear water lake which will make you stare at it for long. This hidden jewel is a unique habitat and home to millions of species of wildflowers such as saxifrages, sediams, lilies, poppy, calendular, daisies, geranium, zinnia and petunia.  Not just this you will come across varieties of colourful butterflies as you continue your trek. 

This valley is at an altitude of 3250 m and above. This valley is also a core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve with an expanse of 87.5 sq km which is just a colourful paradise with alpine flowers. According to the legends, it is believed that this is the place where Pawan Putra Hanuman had collected Sanjeevani Buti to cure Laxman.  Listen to the sound of birds chirping and the musical sound of the stream during the trek. The soothing breeze and the enchanting beauty lure away the nature lovers and the photography lovers. 

This valley was also declared as a National Park in 1982 and is a world heritage site. One can also find a variety of rare and endangered species of animals like Asiatic black bear, brown bear, snow leopard, blue sheep and more. With the backdrop of the mountains and the scenic trail, you will feel as you have definitely landed in the land of fairies.

Valley of Flowers Trek Highlights:

- Blessed with the verdant beauty, valley is filled with 300 different types of flowers.

- Get a chance to witness the vivid flora and fauna of the region like brahamkamal, saxifrages, sediams, lilies, blue poppy, calendula, daisies, dog flower and brown bear, blue sheep etc.

- Catch the glimpse of the famous Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks while you head out on this trek.

-  Meet the local people and learn about the culture of this region. Also, do share a cup of tea with them.

- While at Hemkund Sahib take a dip in the holy water and purify your soul.

Quick Facts:

Maximum Altitude: 14,400 ft

Temperature: Day: 12°C-20°C and Night: 4°C-10°C

Distance:  47km

Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate 

Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts and ends at Joshimath

Railway Station: Haridwar is the nearest railway station 

Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

Base Camp: Govindghat

ATM: Joshimath is the last place where ATM is there.

Tighten your seat belts as you head out for an unforgettable ride in the Thar Desert. Dune Bashing at the Sam sand dunes in Jaisalmer is a must do activity for you. Get a chance to explore the exotic desert in an SUV or Jeep as you drive through the desert sand.You will enjoy this spell of dune bashing in Sam sand dunes, 44 km from Jaisalmer in the midst of the Thar Desert for almost 30 minutes.

Key highlights:

- Hold on to your seats as you ride past the long lines of camels in the distant and witness the setting sun. 
- The trip is followed by different type of car one is SUV and other is Jeep.
- Conclude this activity after 30 minutes and get back home with lots of memories.
- Feel as if you are on a stunt show and experience the roller coaster ride in a much different way than the usual with an experienced driver. 

Additional information

Note: You can also avail this activity with pickup and drop from Jaisalmer at a different price. 

Location: Nainital
Timings:  Between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Experience the thrill of flying high up in the air and the best way to experience this is through tandem paragliding. Take off with highly experienced instructors and enjoy the breathtaking aerial view of Nainital. Anyone without any prior experience or knowledge can go for paragliding in Nainital, just need the desire to fly and follow the instructor’s simple guidance during takeoff and landing. The instructor will guide with what is needed and enjoy the experience of a lifetime. 
How to reach Nainital Paragliding Site:
The activity area is 22 km far from the Nainital roadways bus stand so you can hire a private cab to reach there.

Location: Solang Valley, Manali

Timings: You can avail the activity anytime between 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Experience an amazing paragliding ride in the skies of Manali and Solang Valley on your next holiday with your family and friends. Experienced pilots will offer you both single and tandem rides for this experience and will take you on both short and long flights across the Kulu Valley. 

After a quick briefing session by instructors about the activity a group of professionals help gliders get adjusted onto the paraglider. Once that's done, the fun begins! The experience of flying amidst Himalayan slopes, the picturesque view of the winding Beas River below and cool breeze brushing against gliders makes for a thrilling adventure.

The short fly will be for 5 to 6 minutes depending on weather conditions. You will get to enjoy a birds-eye view of the beautiful hills and valleys of Kulu and Manali. The take-off site is at Dhobi, which is a new age, offbeat paragliding site and is now gaining popularity. The equipment you will need is imported from France and are tested for safety.  If you wish you can avail video recording option to save your memories for a lifetime  as it is going to be captured by a Go PRO action camera.

This activity is suitable for age group of 16 years to 45 years.

How to reach: It is located at about 20 km from Kullu and you can reach here by either taking public transport or by hiring a private cab. Dhobi is the take off point and it is at a height , so cabs and all are going there without any hassle

Location: Kasol, Himachal Pradesh

Start Point/End Point: Kasol

Start Time/End Time: Start at 10:00 AM on day 1 and ends at around 1 PM on day 3.

About Kheerganga:

Kheerganga Trek, located at a height of about 2950 m, is one of the most well-known trekking destinations. Located deep in the Parvati Valley, it is said that thousands of years back it was the abode of Lord Shiva. Kheerganga is nature's paradise, the beauty of the place is spellbinding. The place is famous for its hot water spring and a splendid view of the valley.

About the Trek: 

You can enjoy the local food and cafes on the way. After a while, you will reach the Rudra Nag temple. As you cross the waterfall, the path gets a little steeper and then you will start spotting the blue and yellow huts which indicates the final milestone of the Kasol Kheerganga trek i.e Kheerganga top. Upon reaching Kheerganga, you can head straight for the Parvati Kund, or the natural hot water springs, which become all the more attractive in the winters. After reaching the top, you can relax into the allotted camps and enjoy the music session to be organized at the campsite is the cherry on the top.

About Camping:

For a decent stay, you can opt for alpine tents with common washroom facilities. For more luxurious stay you can go for Swiss tents with attached washroom are provided, each having beds, seating area and electric socket. All tent offers amenities like mattresses, pillows and clean linen. In the evening enjoy the musical night with a bonfire.

Quick Facts:

Trekking Distance: 24 km

Maximum Altitude:9,700 ft

Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate 

Electricity: Electricity will be available in Kasol and Kheerganga campsite.

ATM: Kasol is the last point where you will get an ATM.

How to reach the campsite?

Unwind in the tranquil environs of Kasol and Malana, which is one of the most rejuvenating tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. With this 3 nights 4 days Kasol tour package, you’ll get the opportunity to drown yourself in the ocean of adventure and fun, and relax in the lap of nature like never before. The trip embarks from Delhi, from where you will take your Volvo to Parvati Valley. On reaching out to this striking location you can whiff in the fresh air and give yourself a soulful retreat with its verdant suburbs.

The campsite is spotted with lots of greenery. One can enjoy the stargazing at night in the clear blue sky above. Kasol to Malana trek package ensures that well maintained Swiss tents are provided for stay, each having beds, attached washroom, electric socket and outdoor seating. For a cozy stay you will be offered mattresses on beds, pillows and clean linen. Trek to Grahan village is about 7 km from the starting point and will take approx 3 hours to complete. Transfer from campsite to starting point will be provided in a shared vehicle (Taxi/Bus)

Transfer from Delhi to Bhuntar and return will be in Semi Sleeper AC Volvo bus. Transfers from Bhuntar to Kasol will be in SUV (Sumo/Bolero etc.)

In this package you will get ample time to explore the villages in and around Kasol. Relish the sights of Manikaran, trek to Malana which is at a height of 9500 feet above sea level. This tour is inclusive of food, accommodation and transportation from Delhi to Kasol and return.

Location -  Old Manali

Start Point/End Point: Trek start from Old Manali and ends at Solang Valley

Start Time/End Time: The trek start at 10:00 AM on day 1 and ends around 02:00 PM on day 3.

About Beas Kund:

Beas Kund is a high altitude thousand-year-old alpine lake that sits royally amidst the mountains of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 3,810 meters. This taint less beauty is the origin of Beas River, which is believed to be the water body where Sage Vyas use to take bath while he meditated and wrote Hindu epic Mahabharata. 

About the Trek:

Lush green grasslands flourish below the summits of the three biggest mountains around Manali and hidden in these grasslands is the emerald lake. The contrasting sight of this serene water body nestled in between jagged mountain peaks of Pir Panjal range adds to the beauty of the lake and that makes it an amazingly picturesque travel destination and an even better summer trek, to rewind and rejuvenate amidst nature. Your camping experience at the campsite of Bakarthach, under the star-studded sky,  will be an experience worth remembering.

Quick Facts:

Trekking distance: 16 km

Maximum Altitude:12,772 ft

Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate 

Electricity: There will be no electricity at the campsite on the trek.

ATM: Manali is the last point where you will get ATM.

How to reach?

You have to report at the camps at Old Manali which is also the starting point of the trek and it is around 12 km from Mall Road of Manali. Many local means of transport and private cabs are available from Mall Road to reach Old Manali.

Camp Location: Mashobra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 

Check-In Time on Day 1: 2:00 PM
Check-Out Time on Day 2: 12:00 PM

Rejuvenate your mind and body with the scenic views of the lush green valleys of the Himalayan range from camping in Mashobra. Have a delightful camping experience with comfortable accommodation where you would encounter no hassle.

The package lets you undergo a fun bonfire session with camp games and other adventure activities such as waterfall trekking. Mashobra camps have a private parking space and are around 7 Km from the circular road of Shimla.

How to Reach?
The location is based at a distance of 13 km from Shimla Mall road and can be easily reached with the help of public and private transportation.

About the Activity:

• A campsite where serenity acts as a great role, located around 80 KM away from Dehradun, around 45 KM away from Mussoorie or just 12 KM away from Chamba is Kanantal in Kanatal, Kaudia Range.
• Rather, perfect for a weekend getaway or short hangout, here is a trekking and camping package for 2 days at Kanatal. 
• Surkanda Devi Temple trek that would take you to a height of 10000 feet is the highlight of this package. Along with it, there are umpteen number of sightseeing options such as Kodia Jungle, New Tehri, Chamba,Mussoorie, Dhanaulti etc.
• Check-in at 12:00 noon and check-out at around 12:00 noon on the second day.

About the Activity:
Fixed departure: 16th September, 21st October, 18th November and 23rd December, 2016

• Paragliding is obviously an exhilarating activity which let everyone experience the excitement of flying through the white clouds.
• This package of four days in Bir Billing, a picturesque place in Himachal Pradesh will let you revel in with 20 to 30 minutes of paragliding, hiking and nature walks around the campsite.
• The trip starts from Delhi which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the nature very closely.

About the Experience:

• An unspoiled spot where adventure meets luxury, located at a great height of 5000 feet above mean sea level is Aspen Adventures Camp in Nainital.
• Just 17 KM away from Jim Corbett National Museum, Aspen Camps have 17 spacious cottages properly equipped with all the possible modern amenities.
• It would offer you a perfect getaway time with your family, friends, colleagues as it is well-maintained with en-suite washrooms, open air bon-fire places and multi cuisine restaurants.
• Adventures like paragliding, Burma Bridge, rappelling, waterfall treks, flying fox etc get a great kick off from the camps.
• For adventure lovers and nature admirers, Aspen Camps would be an ideal choice to create a new saga of unending adventures in India.