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Monday, 30 April 2012

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Day 01 / Arrive Delhi
Welcome to India! Arrive Delhi, meet assist by our tour representative at the airport, then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi hotel.
Day 02 / Delhi
Breakfast in Hotel, after relaxed breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the Red Fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and The President’s House, Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi hotel.
Day 03 / Delhi - Haridwar (210 kms)
Morning leave for Haridwar after breakfast. Enroute stop for lunch in Cheetal Grand restaurant. On arrival check in hotel. Evening attend Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight stay in Haridwar hotel.
Day 04 / Haridwar - Joshimath (280 kms)
On arrival transfer to midway for freshening up and then leave for Joshimath by car. On the way stop at Rudraprayag where Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers meet. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay in Joshimath hotel.
Day 05 / Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangaria
Early morning at 0600 hrs we leave from Joshimath for Govindghat, which is the starting point for the trek. From Govindghat there is a gradual ascent along a well - maintained pilgrim trail to the camp at Ghangaria - the base from where day walks can be made into the valley of flowers. Arrange porters and prepare for the trek. After a light breakfast, 14 km trek up to Ghangaria. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay in Ghangaria hotel.
Day 06 / Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangaria
After breakfast 4 km trek to Valley Of Flowers (3858 m ) from Ghangaria. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of rare wildflowers like brahma kamal, fane Kamal with range of small multicolored flowers make it a delight for travelers. The snowclad peaks including Nilgiri Parbat (6474 m) stand in bold relief against the skyline. The valley is 10 kms long, 2 kms wide, and is divided by the Pushpawati stream, into which several tiny streams and waterfalls merge. After enjoying the beauty of valley we come back to Ghangaria. Overnight stay in Ghangaria hotel.
Day 07 / Ghangaria - Hemkundsahib - Ghangaria
After breakfast 6 km trek to Hemkundsahib (4329 m) from Ghangaria. This is quite a steep climb. In the Sikh holy book, the Granth Sahib, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous life, he meditated on the shores of a lake surrounded by seven snowcapped mountains now recognized by Hemkund. We visit Lake & Gurudwara. Again 6 km trek back to Ghangaria. Overnight stay in Ghangaria hotel.
Day 08 / Ghangaria - Govindghat - Badrinath
After breakfast leave for Govindghat on the trek of 14 kms to reach Govindghat be afternoon and then leave for Badrinath. On arrival check in hotel. Evening visit the main temple. Overnight stay in Badrinath hotel.
Day 09 / Badrinath - Haridwar (330 kms)
Early morning leave for Haridwar. Enroute stop for lunch in Srinagar. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay in Haridwar hotel.
Day 10 / Haridwar - Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Enroute stop for lunch in Cheetal Grand restaurant, on arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi hotel.
Day 11 / Depart Delhi
Breakfast in Hotel. Full day free at leisure. Evening transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination or back home.

LORD CURZON TRAIL - " KUARIPASS TREK "
Region : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 7 / 8 Days.
Altitude : Max. 4268 mt.
Grade : Moderate
Place covered :Joshimath (1890m) : Auli (2750m) : Gorson (3658m) : Tali (3506m) :
Chitrakantha (3506) : Khulara (3354m) : Kuari Pass (4268m) :
Best Season : April : May : June : July : September : October : November.

Day 1 - Rishikesh / Joshimath ; Drive 9 - 10 Hrs. O / N - Hotel.
Early Morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath. The entire drive is along the Alaknanda river till we reach Joshimath. Enroute stop at Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag and Nandaprayag, the most famous confluences
of Garhwal Himalayas.Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight hotel.

Day 2 - Joshimath / Auli / Gorson Bughyal ; Trek 2 Hrs. O / N - Camp.
Early Morning enjoy the sunrise on the Nanda Devi Peak.Arrive Auli a Ski resort center furhter trek to Gorson Bughyal ( Meadow), the trails heads up the hillside beyond the ski lift before reaching a small oak and holly forest.
A small temple is passed before the trail emerges at the base of the extensive series of meadow Gorson Bughyal. Once U r through the forest , there r many views of the classic route up the Rishi Ganga into the Nandadevi
Sanctauary, today we camp at a small Meadow inside a forest covered with Oak trees.

Day 3 - Gorson / Tali ; Trek 4 - 5 Hrs - O / N - Camp.
Today we start our trek from gorson to Tali. When we enter the flat Meadoa of Gorson Buyhyal one can easily view the panorama view of Himalayas Mountains. The trail beyond Gorson bughyal is steep in places, before
crossing a rocky outcrop to a small lake named Tali Lake.The entire trek today is gradual ascent. Arrive Tali and hve a evening tea with snacks. Meals and overnight Camp.

Day 4 - Tali / Kuaripass base ; Trek 5 - 6 Hrs - O / N - Camp.
Morning after breakfast trek to the base of Kuaripass. The entire trail commands between beautiful green grassy meadow with a step climb till Kuaripass Base, while on the way everything forget when, glittering towering
Himalayan peaks seems to be overhead to catch them. We camp near by a small spring near by a glacier. O/N Camp.

Day 5 - Kuaripass Base / Kuaripass / Khulara ; Trek 6 - 7 Hrs . O / N - Camp.
Morning after breakfast start negotiating the pass. Enjoy the panoramic view of greater Himalayan peaks.Explore the area and trek down to khulara a flat meadow point. Arrive at camp. Dinner and overnight camp.
Day 6 - : Possibility of one day rest at Khulara to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings or have a climb challenge to face the enchanting peak Pangarchuli
(5155m) near by Kuaripass Base. O/N - Camp.

Day 7 - Khulara / Tapovan / Joshimath. Trek and Drive 4 hrs & 2 hrs - O / N - Hotel.
Morning after breakfast trek to Tapovan village on the road head. Explore the village and have a refreshing bath in the hot springs . At Tapovan there is a massive sulphur spring. The water of the spring are said to have
excellent medicinal properties. Later drive to Joshimath. Dinner and O / N - Hotel.

Day 8 - Joshimath / Rishikesh ; Drive 8 - 9 Hrs; O/N - Hotel.
Return drive to Rishikesh. Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh

Gaumukh trekking


Gaumukh is where the waters of Ganga trickle down from the glaciers. The sages called it 'Gaumukh', because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow's mouth; though today, it doesn't appear so.
Destination : Hardwar - Gangotri - Bhojwasa - Tapovan - Hardwar
Duration : 8Night/9Days
Day 1 : Arrival Hardwar
Check in Hotel. In the evening view Aarti at Holy River Ganges, at Har-ki-Pauri. Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 2 : Hardwar to Gangotri 276 Kms./ 8 Hr.
Leave after early breakfast. Drive to Gangotri ( This sacred shrine, situated at an altitude of 3200 mt is the source of the river Bhagirathi. Check in Hotel.) Check in Hotel.
 
Day 3 : Gangotri to Bhojwasa 14 Kms Trek / 6 Hr.
From Gangotri we move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa, which is on the treeline. From here we get a clear view of the Bhagirathi Peak. Beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. Infact, it has been referred to as the Arctic Tundra by many trekkers. From Chirbasa we reach Bhojwasa. Dinner and overnight in camps.
 
Day 4 : Bhojwasa to Tapovan 10 Kms / 5 Hr.
Gaumukh Glacier is just four kilometers ahead from Bhojwasa. From Gaumukh to Tapovan the ascent is steep, and as we climb, the view of the surroundings peaks becomes clear. Dinner and overnight in camps.
 
Day 5 : Tapovan -
Meditation Session. After lunch Day at Leisure. In the evening Camp Dinner and overnight in the camp.
 
Day 6 : Tapovan to Nandanvan 8 Kms/ 6 Hr
Trek to Nandanvan via Gangotri Glacier, with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camps.
 
Day 7 : Nandanvan to Bhojwasa 12 Kms/ 6 Hr
Trek to Bhojwasa, with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camps..
 
Day 8 : Bhojwasa to Gangotri 14 Kms/ 7hr
Trek to Gangotri with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
 
Day 9 : Gangotri to Hardwar 276 Kms / 8 Hr
Drive to Hardwar via Uttarkashi. Check in Hotel.
 
Tour Includes :
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis with all meals as per the mentioned programme.
  • All transfers from/to airport.
  • Complete camping equipment with porters and staff.
  • Transport as per the itinerary.