The day started with a good breakfast and since the sky was clear, we could have a better view than the day before. Then we headed to the white river rafting which was overall a different experience. We drove for a good 150 minutes to reach the starting point of the rafting stretch. The rafting guide was cool and helped us to dress up for the activity. Once done, in that rafting gear we both looked kid like and funny. There was a small bridge which we crossed and did silly 10 minute training before we got into serious rafting. The rafting in itself was a bit tame I thought. May be because the river flow was calm and the stretch was exclusive to the resident guests of only the Wildflower hall.
We were accompanied by a one man rescue team who was on his own raft and was the only guy having fun. Where ever he went, he caught all the tides and it was fun to see him. At least we could experience a couple of level 3 tides which were thrilling and gave that adrenaline rush until they lasted. At the end of the rafting trip [which was a place called Tattapani] we could even spot a couple of hot sulphur springs.
The best part was the picnic lunch which was arranged on a secluded river shore in between the rafting trip. It was all so well planned and within minutes they set us up a great dining table with a packed lunch. I had a chilled beer there and it felt so good under the hot sun. Since it was exclusive, even the packed lunch tasted good though it was a bit stale. Like they say, it’s the idea that works and not the content.
We went back to the hotel room and had some lunch in the room [which by the way had a great view] and in the evening we headed to a 4 km nature walk in the woods. It was called “The Wild Strawberry Trail”. The serene plush protected area of the forest was so good. The air was so fresh and pure it was worth the tiring walk.
There was a lot of flora and fauna which S loved. She went on clicking snaps happily of whatever she could figure out. On our way back we could also see spot a deer running around the forest, a first in my life [of course, outside of zoos]. Since the trail starts from the backyard of the property and there wasn’t any guide, there was no one to disturb us other than the chirping of the birds. S could manage around 200 snaps of different wild flowers, strawberries, Himalayan raspberries and many more. No wonder they named the resort as it sounds now.
We couldn’t do the Jacuzzi today but did the customary: A great dinner followed by a great dessert.
Breakfast
A great view of river Sutlej on our way down to the rafting stretch
You can see the one-man rescue fellow far ahead from our raft
The rafting guys set up the picnic lunch for us on the rivershore
The Wild Strawberry Trail
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