Duration : 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations : Delhi - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag - Joshimath - Auli -
Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangria - Valley Of Flower - Ghangaria - Hemkund
Sahib - Ghangria - Pipal Koti - Devprayag - Delhi
Haridwar
Hardwar or
Haridwar are two names for the
same piece. The whole of uttrakhand is dotted with temples of vishnu &
shiva.
Vishnu is known as hari
and
Shiva as har dwar means
gate, and it is for this reason that this place is known as haridwar or
hardwar, as it is the gateway to shri
>Badrinath
and shri
Kedarnath, the holy
shrines of hari and har. The hindu pantheon allows freedom of worship of
gods in any form. Uttarakhand abounds in shrines of gods & goddesses
and haridwar from time immemorial has been the gateway to these shrines.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is situated on the trisection of three districts of garhwal
division and most of the city lies on the right bank of the
River Ganga, the place of
sages is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of ganga and is
surrounded by shivalik range of the himalayas on three sides. It is said
that when raibhya rishi did hard penances, god appeared by the name of
hrishikesh and this area henceforth came to be known as
Rishikesh.
It is the starting point for the
Char
Dham pilgrimage of the hindus in which pilgrims go to
Yamunotri,
Gangotri,
Kedarnath and
Badrinath to seek spiritual
salvation. On the way to the garhwal himalayas and the sikh shrine at
hemkund sahib one passes Rishikesh.
Rishikesh is the ideal base for adventure visitors to start their
trekking expeditions and excursions towards the himalayan peaks. Around
10 km upsteam at shivpuri lies the site for river rafting activities, on
the roaring white water of ganga, from October to May. The international
yoga week, which attracts participation from all across the world, is
held here every year from 2nd to 7th Feb. on the bank of Ganga river.
Flowers
of The Valley
This is a beautiful valley blossoming with flowers like creamy
Anemones, large purple Asters, the rare while Androsace, the blue
Borage, the rosy-petalled Cypripedium, blue forget-me-nots, green and
chequered Fritillaries, pink Geraniums, purple and dwarf Irises, dwarf
Larkspurs, the indigo-coloured Nomocharis, blue and yellow Panises,
mauve Polemoniums, the blue Pppy (Mecanopsis)--petals as blue as the
ocean, white and red Potentillas, dwarf Rhododendrons, Primulats in pink
and blue and the deepest purple, Ranunculus and the heavily perfumed
Brahma Kamal.
Hemkund Sahib
Known as the "Sanctum Santorum" of India, this is the area in
which, since times immemorial, the great religious teachers and sages
have retreated to seek communion with the Great Unknown in an effort to
wrest the secrets of enternal life and uplift of the soul of man. Here,
976 metres above, the Valley of Flowers, at a height of (15,200 ft) on
the shores of
Hemkund Lokpal,
sheltered by seven snow-clad peaks of gigantic mounts.
Hemkund Parvat, came the last
of the Sikh Gurus, Gobind Singh to meditate and seek peace for his
tortured soul. This lake is a great pilgrimage place for the Sikhs. In
the
Guru Granth Sahib, Guru
Govind Singh made a reference--that in one of his previous births he had
mediteated on the shores of a lake which was surrounded by seven
snow-covered peaks. In 1930, Havildar Sohan Singh discovered this lake,
and identified it with the one referred to the in the Guru Granth sahib.
Itinerary :-
Day 01 : Delhi - Rishikesh
After reaching Delhi railway station/airport, our representative will
assist you. Go for straight drive to Rishikesh (230 kms / 6 hrs)
visiting Haridwar en route. Check-in to hotel where you will be welcomed
traditionally. In the evening take part or witness illuminated Aarti at
river Ganges.
Have dinner of your own choice and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Rishikesh - Rudraprayag
Morning after breakfast step out from hotel to reach
Rudraprayag. Distance from
Rishikesh to Rudraprayag is approx. 140 km. Upon arrival check-in at
hotel. In the evening explore Rudraprayag on your own.
Rudraprayag - a hemlet located on the confluence of river
Mandakini & river
Alaknanda. Rudraprayag lies at
the altitude of 680 m. This place lies between the famous pilgrimage
route of Badrinath and Kedarnath. Visit famous temples here including
Rudranath and
Chamunda devi temples.
Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 03 : Rudraprayag - Joshimath
Get up in the morning, take breakfast in hotel and head for
Joshimath. After reaching
Joshimath, visit
Auli. Have a
spectacular drive along river Alaknanda, dense forest & views of the
snowcapped mountain during this route. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Evening free to relax and unwind.
Overnight stay and dinner at hotel.
Day 04 : Joshimath - Auli - Joshimath
After breakfast in the morning, get ready for full day excursion to
Auli. Explore Auli bugyal (Meadow) here one can find lots of wild
flower.
Auli - is nestled in the lap of snow capped peaks of Garhwal
Himalayas. At the altitude of 2800 m from the sea level, this place is a
perfect place for winter games specially for skiing. Skiing on this
place streches from 10-20 km at snow covered mountain slopes. Auli is
linked with Joshimath with approx 4 km long cable car. No doubt, this
place is paradise for skiers.
Take rest and relax after dinner in your hotel.
Day 05 : Joshimath - Govindghat
Morning after breakfast, drive to Govindghat. From here our 2 days trek
commences to Valley of flowers. Today trek to Ghangria through pine
forest, on the way rewarded with beautiful views of
HATHI PARBHAT 6,200 m.
Garhwal Himalayan Expedition will arrange overnight
stay for you in tourist rest house / Camp.
Day 06 : Ghangria - Valley Of Flower - Ghangaria
Get up early in the morning and after taking breakfast get ready to
trek to Valley of Flower. This is a splendid valley with hundreds of
flowers. Valley of flower stands at an altitude of 12,050 ft. Explore
the valley & evening return back to
Ghangaria.
(Please note that camping within the Valley of Flower is not
permitted.).
Overnight stay and dinner in rest house/ camp in Ghangaria.
Day 07 : Ghangria - Hemkund Sahib - Ghangria
Morning after breakfast, today you will trek to Hemkund Sahib. Hemkund
Sahib is reversed by both Hindus & Sikhs. In the evening return back
to Ghangria.
Overnight stay and dinner at tourist rest house/ camp.
Day 08 : Ghangria - Pipalkoti
Drive to Pipal Koti after taking breakfast. Check-in at hotel/ camp.
Overnight at hotel/ camp.
Day 09 : Pipal Koti - Devprayag
Morning after taking breakfast, today drive to Devprayag. Located on
the confluence of river Bhagirati & river Alaknanda. This is the
birth place of holy river Ganges.
After reaching Devprayag, check-in at hotel and relax your body.
Day 10 : Devprayag - Delhi
Today after taking morning breakfast, drive back to Delhi. On arrival
check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Delhi - Onward Destination
Today after morning breakfast in your hotel, our representative will
transfer you to International airport to board flight for back home or
onward journey.