DAY 01: Arrive in
Delhi,
Reception in airport, transfer to hotel. night in
hotel.
DAY 02: Delhi to Rishikesh - 224
KMs.
Drive to Rishikesh, afternoon check in hotel. Explore
Rishikesh
RISHIKESH :
"Sanctuary of
saint and Sadhu" Rishikesh, situated on the bank of river
Ganga and
surrounded on three sides by Himalayan ranges is a great
pilgrimage centre of
India. visit Ancients temple‘s and Ashram. At
Trivani Ghat, Evening held
“Ganga Arti”, most fascinating ligious ritual
in the world grand
arti (religios song when pilgrims light a butter
lamp with fresh flowers and
offering to the Goddess.
DAY 03: Rishikesh to
Uttarkashi (1158m) 160 kms.
Pleasant
drive through several village
to Uttarkashi, on arrival transfer to
hotel for overnight stay, evening visit
ancients temples and Nehru
Institute of Mountaineering.
DAY 04: Uttarkashi to Gangotri (3048M)
Drive
108Km through
up-stream to scintillating river Bhagirathi. Winding
shady roads swinging
conifer trees and beautiful Himalayan hamlets. On
arrival check in to the
Tourist bungalow, evening visit Temple of
Gangotri (Goddess mother Ganges).
DAY 05: Gangotri to Lata (1700m) - Belak Khal (2750m) Trek
1
Drive
to Latta for 72 kms. once was the pilgrimage route for
four sacred
shrine, Trail leads through thick forest of Oak, Rhodo, Pine and
fir,
Reach the Belak with its beautiful meadow is a grazing land thus the
summer settlement for the people of the valley, night in camp.
DAY 06: Belak Khal to Budhakedar (1530m) in 6h Trek 2
Leave
to Budhakedar, Enroute you will be passing by some villages as
Pangrana,
Jhala & Agund, Budhakedar houses the old temple of Kedar
(Shiva). The
people lives here are farmers, night in camp.
DAY 07:
Budhakedar to Baghi Chatti (2600m) in 05h Trek 3
Gradual
trail
leads via beautiful Benakhal village located on the top of hill
with its
temple, trail continue through several villages provide the
opportunity to
explore the life of mountain people, Now steep ascent
through forest till the
meadow of Baghi Chati, here you enjoy the breath
taking view of surrounding
Himalaya, night in camp.
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DAY 08:
Bhghi chati to Ghuttu (1600m) in 5h Trek 4
Crossing
the farm lands
til the top, impressive view of Garhwal range from the
top, Enroute visit a
sheep and a rabbit farm run by the government,
continue trek by road ill
Ghuttu, a small village is popular by trekkers
and pilgrims flow, night in
camp.
DAY 09: Ghuttu to Panwali Khanta (3150m) over Khinko
La (3500m), Trek 5
Trail
ascend till Khinko La (3500m), then
descend through a magnificent
tropical forest and rice-fields. Till the meadow
where will camp for
over night, Campsite provides the magnificent panoramic
views of the
Garhwal Himalayan peaks including Gangotri, Kedarnath, Kedardome,
Chaukhamba, Trisul, Kamet, Nanda Devi and many other peaks.
DAY 10: Panwali Khanta to Maggu (3050m) - Triuginarain (1990m) in 5h Trek
6
Trek
beguin by forest walk, up and down trail some where gradual
breathtaking view from the hilly side, Now steep descend to Maggu Ki
Chatti, an abandoned village was used by pilgrims in olden days. Again
steep
descent through thick forest till Triuginarain. Night in camp.
TRIUGINARAIN :
Village of Triuginarain, as per Hindu
mythology, the lord Shiva got
married to goddess Parvati, at this place in
temple is an important
pilgrimage spot for Hindus.
DAY 11: Triuginarain to Gaurikund - Kedarnath Trek 7
Trek
to
Road head of Sonprayag, take any vehicle till Gaurikund for next 15
minutes to
save the time and avoid the road walk. Now take 14 kms steep
Path well defined
for 5 hours, Meandering Mandakani rivers flows at your
right all along the
trail, On the way several tea shops can be seen for
selling the food and drinks
to pilgrims groups comes from all over the
India. A huge temple of Kedarnath
in in view overnight in Tourist Rest
House. or Camp.
DAY
12: Kedarnath/Gaurikund/Chopta (2500m): Trek and Drive Trek 8
Trek
back to Gaurikund, drive 74 km to the Chopta, the beautiful Himalayan
meadows surrounded by green lush forest, overnight at camp.
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DAY 13: Chopta/Badrinath (3096m): 147 KMS via Joshimath
Drive.
Scenic
drive to Joshimath (Jyotrimath), winter seat of the
Rawal Sahib of the
Badrinath shrine and important place for the trekkers leads
their
expeditions to the various routes, short drive on the foot of nanda
devi
sanctuary, visit soe of holi places before reaching to Badrinath.
Badri
or Badri Vishal, giving rise to the resound chant of the
devotees as
they approach to the shrine ‘jai Badri Vishal ki
‘After visiting the
temple stroll in the bazzar to feel the ambiance of
colorful pilgrims
crowd at the beneath of snowcaped peak of Neel Kanth ( 6957m
), later
visit to Narad Kund, hot spring water known as Tapta Kund ). Night in
hotel.
DAY 14: Badrinath - Mana (Trek to Vashudhara
water fall)
Leave
to Mana village: Known in Hindu scriptures also
as Manibhadrashram and
manibhadrapuram. Situated 3 kms north of the main
shrine of Badrinath.
This last Indian village on Indo - Tibet border is
peopled with the
Himalayan semi- nomads who form a small group. From here one
path leads
to Kailash the celestial abode of Shiva. The people are poor and
backward, are known as the Marchyas and have lost their traditional ties
with/Tibet without gaining any bstitute.
Trek to Vasudhara
falls: 5 kms trek one way with backdrop of snowy mountains and glaciers
set in the rocky height, it is 122 meters high is indeed a captivating
sight
As the torrents of the water come tumbling down, they are caught
by the wind
and diffused in fine showers and soft mist. Close to the
falls is series of
named and unnamed peaks as Chaukhambha, Satopanth and
BAlkun etc. One can see
the vast moraines and Alkapuri glaciers and
also the glacial outs from where
Alakanda emerges, back to Badrinath,
night in hotel/Lodge.
DAY 15: Badrinath to Haridwar 230 kms. 7-8 hours
Same
way
back till half of the way, further via dev Pariyag where confluence
of
Alakananda and Bhagirathi forms Gange, continue by valley of Gange
till the
Haridwar. By evening. Piligrim flots hundered of little
flower’s bowls
in the river with oil lamps and same time visit the
Daksha Mahadevi temple,
night in hotel
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HARIDWAR :
literally means gate way to God. Town stands on the right bank of the
Ganges at the foot of Shivalik mountain. It has been sacred place from
time
immemorial and is one of the most important pilgrimage on the
Ganges, It is
one of the four pilgrim centres (other’s are Prayag,
Ujjain and Nassik)
where Kumbha is held every twelve year. According to
mythologicaly belief
Millions of Hindu takes holy dip in the sacred
river Ganges, seeking
emencipation from the worldly sins, meditation or
worship at Har ki pauri
which is one of the most fascinating religious
ritual in the world, grand arti
(religios song) on the Ghat of the Ganga
when charges with the emotion, the air
resound with the music and chant
offerd as worship of Lord.
DAY 16: Haridwar - Delhi 240 km - 6 hours. by train.
Morning
train to Delhi. Check in hotel, half day visit to Red fort, Jama
masjid, Shanti van and rest time free, evening transfer to international
airport, flight to onward.
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