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Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 01: Flight
to India (New Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in New Delhi. The cosmopolitan city
and capital New Delhi is the main gateway for the travellers
to India. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Virtual Tours
representative and transferred to the hotel.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 02: New Delhi
In the morning we will have sightseeing of Old Delhi.
Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat", "Jama Masjid"
and the great mosque of old Delhi. Today we also visit the
famous "Humayun Tomb" which is the first substantial example
of Mughal architecture in India.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 03: New Delhi - Haridwar
In the morning, we will drive to Haridwar. Haridwar is the
gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand region and
is located on the foothills of Shivaliks. It is on the banks
of River Ganges. We visit various places like Har Ki Pauri,
Mansa Devi temple, Sapt Rishi, Daksha Mahadev temple etc. In
the evening we will visit Har Ki Pauri again.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 04: Haridwar - Uttarkashi -
Gangotri Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we will drive to
Gangotri. The road quickly leaves the plains and winds its
way through the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas to reach
the ancient capital of Garhwal called "Tehri". We will have
lunch in Uttarkashi, an important town of this area mostly
serving to Indian pilgrims. From Uttarkashi the roads climb
rather quickly and steeply over several hairpin bends and
the roaring Bhagirathi river always giving you company.
Gangotri (3140 m), with its famous Goddess Ganga Temple is
inhabited during the summer months.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 05: Gangotri - Bhujbasa Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we begin our trek
to the Gangotri Glacier. All along the trail the roaring
river stays to our right and mighty snow covered peaks will
shadow us. Enroute we stop for Lunch at Chirbassa. Chirbassa,
was once a heavily forested area of Chir Tree (Local tree)
and with the passage of time only a few remain. From here we
cross a section of loose boulders till we descent to
Bhujbasa, which by its name was a forest of Bhuj trees, on
the bark of which all Hindu manuscripts used to be written
in the earlier time.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 06: Bhujbasa - Gaumukh -
Tapovan Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we trek towards
Gaumukh or "Cow's Mouth", where we see the origin of the
Mother Ganga gushing out of the huge Gangotri glacier.
Gaumukh, is a unique sight in itself as one can see pilgrims
praying and taking a holy dip in the ice-cold Glacial waters
of the Ganges right at the snout of the Glacier, here the
Holy Ganges is in its purest form. Over an hour spend here
to experience the faith of the Hindu devotees towards the
Holy Ganges is yet another incredible sight to see during
this trip. From here on the path climbs from the right on to
the Gangotri Glacier which is full of loose rocks & boulders
to Tapovan (4500 m). This trek is very steep and quite
demanding with the beautiful mountains hovering over you all
the time. Tapovan is a high mountain meadow set at the foot
of the mighty Shivling peak. We will have an overnight stay
in Tapovan.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 07: Tapovan
Day free to explore and to discover this beautiful meadow,
where numerous Saints meditate in the Hidden caves.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 08: Tapovan - Gangotri Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we will return
back to Gangotri. Arriving in Gangotri by late afternoon,
rest of the day is spent by visiting some ashrams and the
famous Photo Baba.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 09: Gangotri - Lata - Belak
Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we will drive to a
small village Called Lata, from where we begin our second
part of the Trek to Kedarnath. The Hindu devotees used this
pilgrimage trail very regularly during the times when roads
didn't exist and people used to visit all the four holy
temples on foot. The Trek from here to Belak is over a well
laid out path passing through thick forests. The path climbs
gradually into a side valley with trees of Oak, Pine, Fir
and Rhododendrons lining the entire path. Belak is a high
Mountain meadow with summer settlements of villagers from
the valley who move up with their cattle for grazing.
Arriving at Belak by late afternoon. In the evening we
explore this beautiful meadow.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 10: Belak - Budhakedar Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we will drive to
the village of Budhakedar(1524 m), an important place in
Garhwal which houses the old temple of Kedar (Shiva). The
people of this village are mostly farmers. In the evening
visit the temple for a special prayer ceremony. We will
spend the overnight in Budhakedar.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 11: Budhakedar - Bhaironchatti
Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we will trek to
Bhaironchatti (2580 m). In the way we will come across the
beautiful village of Benakhal, situated at the top of a
hill, with another impressive temple. From here the walk is
almost level through a number of villages, which give us an
insight into the way of life of these mountain people.
Afterwards we will have a steep climb through the forests of
Rhododendrons and to the beautiful high meadow of
Bhaironchatti. This meadow has a local village temple which
is dedicated to the Hindu God Bhairon, where newly weds from
the nearby villages come to take blessings of the Gods for a
long and happy married life. The couples tie a bell at the
door of the temple as their offering to the God. The views
of the mountains from this high meadow are breathtaking and
on a clear day one can see snowy peaks of the distant
Himalayas. We will spend the overnight in Bhaironchatti.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 12: Bhaironchatti - Ghuttu Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we will start the
day's trek through a pine forest, over a well laid out path
to Ghuttu (1,590 m). Enroute visit a sheep and a rabbit farm
run by the government. From here we will continue our trek
over the road to reach Ghuttu, a small village very popular
with trekkers and pilgrims. Some of whom still use this
route to go to Kedarnath. In the evening we will visit the
temple.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 13: Ghuttu - Panwali Yatra
In the morning after having our breakfast we will start our
trek to Panwali (3,963 m), another high mountain meadow.
From here we will be able to have magnificent panoramic
views of the entire Garhwal Himalayas including Gangotri,
Kedarnath, Kedardome, Chaukhamba, Trisul, Kamet, Nanda Devi
and many other peaks. The walk is over a well laid out path
through a very thick forest climbing gradually. Panwali is
also the summer settlement of Gujjars, a Muslim tribe who
wanders from place to place with its cattle. Enroute we stop
for lunch near a small clearing. From here on the top of the
Panwali pass is about one more hour. Once on the top of the
pass is like entering a paradise. From the top of the pass
the path descends to the small Panwali.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 14: Panwali - Triuginarain
Yatra
In the morning after having our breakfast we start early for
the temple village of Triuginarain (1,982 m), where as per
Hindu mythology, the lord Shiva got married to goddess
Parvati. The village houses an ancient temple where the
marriage took place and is an important pilgrimage spot for
Hindus who visit this temple from all over the country. Even
the marriage fire still burns in the temple and it has been
so for the last so many centuries. The first half hour of
the walk is through a forest of rhododendrons descending
gradually. From here on the walk is over the long Panwali
ridge with several ascents & descents, offers panoramic
views on either side and is an experience in itself. At the
end of the ridge the path descends steeply to Maggu Ki
Chatti, an abandoned village, which was used by pilgrims in
the earlier days. A steep descent through a very thick
forest brings you to Triuginarain. In the late afternoon
visit village and historical temple.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 15: Triuginarain - Gaurikund -
Kedarnath Tour
In the morning after having our breakfast we will drive to
Gaurikund. From here we will start our trek to Kedarnath
(3584 m) "Shiva's Abode". The first part of the trek begin
through the narrow lanes of Gaurikund and the entire walk of
15 km to Kedarnath is dotted with shops and tea stalls which
offer respite to the pilgrims who brave out the five hour
steep climb to Kedarnath. The walk is over a well laid out
path and quite steep at certain bends, the noisy river
Mandakini flows to your right all along the trail. Kedarnath
is a huge temple village and right in the center stands the
ancient temple of Kedarnath, which was built by the Pandavas
to atone for their sins after the great Mahabharat war. At
the entrance of the temple is a huge statue of Nandi the
Bull. The walls inside the temple are exquisitely carved
with images. To the south is the temple of Bhairon, situated
on the top of a hill. It is one of the holiest places of
worship for the Hindus. In the evening we will witness the
special prayer at the temple.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 16: Kedarnath Visit
Day at leisure to explore this holy place and visit Vasuki
Tal and Gandhi Saravor, an emerald lake where the ashes of
Mahatma Gandhi were submerged. Evening free for leisure at
Kedarnath.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 17: Kedarnath - Gaurikund -
Rudraprayag Visit
In the morning after having our breakfast we walk back to
Gaurikund. From here we drive to Rudraprayag, which is
situated at the confluence of the Mandakini and the
Alakhnanda River. Arrival in Rudraprayag by late afternoon.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 18: Rudraprayag - Rishikesh
Tour
In the morning after having breakfast we will drive to
Rishikesh. Enroute we stop at the historical town of
Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda converge
to form the mighty Ganges. Then we will drive to Rishikesh.
Rishikesh represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the
Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that
several yogis and sages lived and practiced penance here.
Rishikesh represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the
demon Madhu. It abounds in natural splendour. The spectacle
of the River Ganges rushing through the Himalayan foothills
is an awesome sight. Several temples dot the banks of the
River Ganges at Rishikesh. We will arrive in Rishikesh by
the evening. In the evening we will visit various temples
and also visit the Triveni Ghat to witness yet another
special prayer ceremony.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 19: Rishikesh - New Delhi
Travel
In the morning after having our breakfast we drive to New
Delhi. Arrive in New Delhi by the afternoon. Rest of the day
at leisure (Opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a
massage in the hotel) After having our dinner we depart to
the airport with Virtual Tours representative.
Garhwal Trekking Tour :: Day 20: New Delhi
Around Midnight flight to home destination.
Tour Ends
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