(Duration – 09 Days)
Best time –May & June – Mid August till October 15
Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Met on arrival at Delhi International
airport and transfer to hotel for overnight stay
Day 02: Delhi– Haridwar (Train)
In the morning board Dehradun Shatabdi
train for Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. Arrival at Haridwar by 11:20 hrs. On arrival small
Haridwar check in at hotel
Haridwar is the gateway to the four
pilgrimages of Uttaranchal. It's also starting point on the journey to the
sacred sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna Rivers. According to legend, Prince
Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had
perished due to Sage Kapila's curse. The penance was answered and the river
Ganga trickled forth from Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived
the sons of King Sagara. In the tradition of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in
the sacred waters here, praying for the salvation of their ancestors. [Enquiry Now]
The holy city of Haridwar is home to some of the most sacred Hindu rituals. Round the year, devotees from all over the country flock here in their thousands to perform "Poojas" or prayers. Renowned for the "MahaKumbh Mela" which appears Every 12 years and the enchanting "Aarti" at "Har Ki Pauri" which captives the beholder with hundreds of burning wick lamps floating down the Ganges this town has been distinguished for centuries in the Indian society.
In the evening visit "Har Ki
peri" for Aarti ceremony. Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Haridwar– Joshimath (245 Kms, 08 hours)
After an early breakfast drive to
Joshimath via Devprayag. On the way visit Dev prayag where Bhagirathi and
Alaknanda rivers meet. From here the holy river Ganges started. Arrival at
Joshimath by evening, check into the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay.
Joshimath: The religious centre, established by Adi Shankaracharya, which he called Jyotirmath, later came to be known as Joshimath. Among the sites of interest are the temples of Nav Durga and Narsingh. Apart from its obvious religious importance, Joshimath is known for its scenic beauty. [Enquiry Now]
Joshimath: The religious centre, established by Adi Shankaracharya, which he called Jyotirmath, later came to be known as Joshimath. Among the sites of interest are the temples of Nav Durga and Narsingh. Apart from its obvious religious importance, Joshimath is known for its scenic beauty. [Enquiry Now]
Day 04: Joshimath – Tali (3310 Meter) – 06 Hours trek
One can reach the ski slopes of Auli in
a cable car (2750m). From Auli one gets to see a distinct outline of Nanda Devi
at the start of the sanctuary.
The walk takes one through the forests of oak
and rhododendron to reach meadows of Gorson. From here the trail descends
straight down into the forest. Camp will be located by a small water body at
Tali by the day and the stay will be in a camp at night [Enquiry Now]
Day 05: Tali– Khulara (3395 Meter) Via kuarin Pass (06 hours trek)
Take
an upward trail to the ridge above Tali where the cairns mark the tracks. Just
below the pass, the trail leads through a large meadow exhibiting spectacular
views of the Himalayas. North of Joshimath is the Chaukhamba range, Nilkanth
(6596m) and Narayan Parbat (5965m), while Mana peak (7272m), Kamet (7756m) and
Abi Gamin (7355m) extend to the Tibetan border.
In
the middle foreground, the main Himalayan chain in the vicinity of the Bhyundar
valley and Hem Kund includes Nilgiri Parbat (6474m), Rataban (6166m), Ghori
Parbat (6708m) and Hathi Parbat (6727m). Dunagairi (7066m) dominates the peaks
to the north of the Nanda Devi
Nanda Devi Peak- Panoramic View from Kuarinpass
Sanctuary.
The Kuari pass (3840m) is a comfortable and undemanding journey – we have our
lunch here and then descend an hour to the base camp at Khulara.[Enquiry Now]
Day 06: Khulara
Have an easy start today, post
breakfast relax or roam around the camp. The more enthusiastic go-getter have
the option of walking up 2 hours towards the peak of Pangarchulla to glimpse
the beautiful sunrise on the snow capped peaks. Expect a hot lunch at camp,
evening campfire and overnight camp. [Enquiry Now]
Day 07: Khulara– Tapovan (04 Hours trek) – Pipalkoti (Drive 60 Kms)
The last day of the climb is all the
way down to the Tapovan. It takes about 3 hours by road from Khulara-Tapovam to
the comforts of the hotel in Pipalkoti. [Enquiry Now]
Day 08: Pipalkoti– Haridwar - Delhi
After breakfast morning drive to
Haridwar on the way visit Rudraprayag where river Mandakini and Alaknanda meet.
On arrival transfer to railway station
to catch Dehradun Shatabdi train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by
22:45 hrs
On Arrival check in at hotel. [Enquiry Now]
Day 09: Delhi Out
In time departure transfer to airport
to board the flight for onward journey
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