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Garhwal Pilgrim Trail
Overview
Garhwal region is a land blessed with snow-bound peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, scenic valleys, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, dense forests and hospitable people, with a rich culture, who beckon all to trudge its trails to know them, their culture and traditions by interacting with them closely.
Tour Highlights
- Trek through the picturesque villages, terraced fields and the enchanting bugyals (Alpine meadows)
- Majestic view of Shivling peak (6,543 metres) - a spire of rock and ice
- Visit the local temples and ghats of Rishikesh along the holy river Ganges
- Tapovan (4,450 metres), the highest point of the trek, surrounded by beautiful meadows and mountain views
- The source of the Ganges at Gaumukh.
- Haridwar – Har Ki Puri the holy bathing ghat on river Ganges
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Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi, the national capital of India, the city which is as historic as modern. After clearing immigration and customs formalities; proceed towards the arrival hall, where you will be greeted by our office representative. He will assist you to the vehicle and will take you to the Delhi Hotel. There are no activities planned for the first day, so simply relax at the Hotel and recover your energy levels or depending upon your flight schedules we can plan some. Stay Overnight in Delhi.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 2 - This morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh which situated on the banks of the holy Ganges. Rishikesh is said to be the birth place of yoga and known as the gateway to four major Dhams (pilgrimage sites) for Hindus. Evening enjoy prayer (Aarti) at Triveni Ghat . Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 3 - Today is almost full day travel along the serpentine road on the right side of river Ganges up to Devprayag and continue via Srinagar to Rudraprayag and then further to reach Gaurikund. Arrive & check-in to the lodge. Overnight basic Lodge
Overnight - Hotel
Day 4 - Today the trek starts with a gentle path climb to Kedarnath which is about 14 kms. On way you can see many devotees, Sadhus (Holy man) to get mingled sometimes with the pilgrims who come from different parts of India. Overnight basic lodge (Walking 6 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 5 - Early in the morning pay a visit to this holy shrine to feel the spiritual atmosphere in and around the temple. Later descend back to Gaurikund. Overnight basic lodge. (Walking 5 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 6 - In the morning take a short transfer up to the starting point of the trek and walk around one hour through some rice fields up to Triyugi Narayan Temple. Continue with gradual ascents passing through a beautiful village and dense forest with spectacular views of snow peaked mountain ranges. Overnight Camp (Walking 5-6 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 7 - Today is one of the most exciting days on the trek which provides magnificent views of surrounding mountains and landscapes having enjoyed the panoramic views all along, walk through a small but very beautiful village of Panwali before reaching the camp. Overnight Camp (Walking 6-7 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 8 - Today's trek starts with gradual ascent for about half an hour to Panwali Pass where one can enjoy the panoramic views of the massive Nanda Devi (7817m) on one side and other side fantastic views of the forests, green meadows and pastures. Overnight Camp (Walking 6-7 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 9 - Today the trek starts with a gradual climb and passes through some beautiful villages where people welcome the guests with a smile and are eager to talk to them. Camp at a beautiful site with lush green ground near Bhairon Temple with fantastic views of some high mountains and thick forest. Overnight Camp (Walking 6-7 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 10 - Today’s walk is with gradual descent through thick forests about 2 hours and then almost a flat walk through some rice fields leading us to a picturesque village of Binak Khal and then on to Agunda via Buddha Kedar located near River Bal Ganga. Overnight Camp (Walking 6-7 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 11 - Today’s trek starts with a gradual walk through the village. After crossing Bal Ganga by wooden bridge at Jalla and ascent hill through thick forests and some pastures up to Belak, which is on the border line of Chamoli and Uttarkashi towns to camp at the top of the forest. Overnight Camp (Walking 5-6 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 12 - Today’s walk starts with gradual descent towards Lata and the trail passes through dense forests for about 3-4 hours to the bottom of the forest. Cross a big stream over the bridge and then a level walk up to Malla the road head where the trek ends and meet our vehicle to transfer Gangotri (95 kms / 4-5 hrs). Overnight basic lodge (Walking 4-5 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 13 - Today you will start the second part of the trek with a gradual ascent through the forest and manmade path via passing Chirbasa (3600 m). On trek you can see the magnificent views of Bhairathi group of peaks. Arrive in Bhojbasa mid-afternoon and camp for overnight stay Afternoon is free to explore the area and to enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Overnight Camp (Walking 6-7 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 14 - Today’s trek will start from Bhojbasa to Gaumukh which is the source of the Ganges then go steeply up over Gangotri glacier and moraine to reach Tapovan the highest point of the route. Tapovan is a very pleasant surprise spot with a large meadow for campsites. Overnight Camp (Walking 4-5 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 15 - Tapovan is a convenient base camp for climbers’ expeditions to different peaks and is a real delight for the keen and enthusiastic photographers. Post breakfast make a swift descent down to Bhojbasa and Chirbasa covering the seemingly endless trek in a matter of hours. Arrive in Bhojbasa and explore the local area or relax. Overnight Camp (Walking 6-7 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 16 - After couple of hours walk reach Gangotri and meet you vehicle for transfer to Utterkashi. In the evening there is free time to explore the Uttarkashi town. Overnight Hotel/Guest House (Walking about 3 hrs / transfer 5 hrs/ 95 kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 17 - This morning after an early breakfast set out on another beautiful drive for Rishikesh via Chamba. Arrive in mid-afternoon check in to hotel. In the afternoon an option to visit Lakshman Jhoola or surrounding temples. Evening free time to enjoy local market atmosphere. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 18 - Early in the morning leave Rishikesh and drive to Delhi en-route stopover for an hour to visit Haridwar which is one of the holiest places for Hindus in India. Visit Har ki Pauri where the pilgrims have a holy dip in the Ganges and continue your journey to Delhi for overnight stay. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 19 - Today is a free day to relax or to explore Old and New Delhi. In the evening transfer to International Airport to catch flights to respective destinations.
Tour Ends
Essential Information
Base Price Includes
- Accommodation on double/ twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Daily buffet breakfasts included at hotels.
- Trekking camping which includes delicious food prepared by our professional experienced trekking chef, camp boys, tentage like imported sleeping tents, Kitchen /Mess tent, toilet tent, table , camp chairs or any other logistic expenses during trekking as
- Ponies to carry trekking stuffs and clients baggage.
- All transfers and sightseeing by a Private vehicle as indicated in the itinerary.
- Services of a local sightseeing guide during sightseeing and trekking as per the itinerary.
- Monastery Entrance Fees as per the itinerary at mentioned sights.
- Representative for assistance on Arrival /Departure.
- 24/7 assistance by our support team.
Base Price Does Not Include
- International / Domestic air fare.
- Any meal other than Breakfast unless specified.
- Any service or activity charges other than those included in the inclusions.
- Supplement Cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season.
- Entrance fee at monuments and National Parks.
- Unforeseen expenses that demand changes in the itinerary like natural calamities, changes in weather, road blockages, flight/train cancellations and any medical emergency or evacuations.
- Travel insurance and Visa
- Expenses of a personal nature- Staff Tips, Laundry, phone calls, soft or alcoholic drinks, excess baggage charges, camera and Video fee or any other expanses which are not mentioned in above inclusion list.
- Oxygen Cylinder facility for high altitude
- All government taxes as applicable.
More Information
We experience some of the most magnificent scenery on Earth on this 19-day adventure that can be divided into five segments with each one of them providing varied experience: drive from Delhi to Guarikund; trek from Gaurikund to the Belak Pass (near Gangotri); trek from Gangotri up to Tapovan and back; experiences in Uttarkashi and Rishikesh; and drive back to Delhi.
Trekking begins with a gentle 1,500-metre ascent through a lush green valley from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, a pilgrimage centre with a wonderful old temple. We return to Gaurikund, and then set off for Maggu via another temple, Triyugi Narayan. From Maggu (3250m) the trail passes through enchanting bugyals, refreshing alpine meadows typical of this region. The ascent to the Panwali Pass is exceptionally beautiful with fantastic views across the mountains including Nanda Devi (7,817m).
Starting from Gangotri the second phase of our trek passes through lush rhododendron forests and verdant alpine pastures to reach Gaumukh. It is actually here that the Ganges gushes out from the glacier snout overlooked by Shivling peak (6,543m), a majestic spire of rock and ice.
We cross the rubble-strewn glacier slopes to reach the expansive meadows at Tapovan (4,450m), the highest point of the trek, and take excursions to the nearby Kedar Dome and Meru glacier before trudging back to Gangotri. We finish our trek here and drive back to Rishikesh after a night in the picturesque temple town of Uttarkashi to wear off our exhaustion from walking. En route back to Delhi, we stop to visit Har-Ki-Pauri (Footstep of Vishnu) at Haridwar to watch Hindu pilgrims taking a holy dip in the sacred Ganges and performing other rituals related to Hinduism.
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