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- Roopkund Trek
- Dodital Trek
- Kuari Pass Trek
- Panwali Kanta Trek
- Har-ki-Dun Trek
- Chandrashila Summit Trek
Roopkund Trek
This high altitude lake (4600m) lies in the lap of Trishul massif. A shallow lake, Roopkund has attracted attention by having human skeletal remains easily visible at its bottom. There are many theories and opinions, from purely spiritual to purely scientific ones, which explain the existence of these skeletons, which date back to 14th century AD. Marked by typical Garhwali villages busy in their own way and the extensive meadows this trek is special.
Roopkund Trek Itinerary :
Day 01 : RISHIKESH / LOHAJUNG (2320m) DRIVE 8-9 HRS OVERNIGHT GUEST HOUSE :
Moring after breakfast drive to Lohajung. the entire drive today is along the Ganga.Alaknanda and Pindari river.we stop at Deoparyag the historical town situated on the bank of for the famous confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river.we stop at Rudraparyag for lunch.after lunch we drive along the Pindari river.Arrive Lohajung and check in guest house. meals and overnight guest house.
Day 02 : LOJUNG / DIDNA VILLAGE TREK 5-6 HOUR OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Morning after breakfast trek to Didna village, Sanitary works Architecture and design Astrakhan Walk down diagnolly across to the valley of the Bedni Ganga. Cross over to the other side of the valley and climb past the village of Didna through thick forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak to reach the camp site and camp. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 03: DIDNA VILLAGE/ ALI BUGYAL /BEDNIBUGYAL (3650mt) TREK 6-7 HOUR OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Morning after breakfast trek to Bednibugyal, The trail now follows the ridge with lovely views of towering summits of Chaukhamba, Neelkanth and Kedarnath on one hand and the picture postcard views of the villages of Wan, Didna and Kuling on the other side. A climb through a rhododendron forest takes us to the meadows of Ali Bugyal rolling on to join equally magnificent meadows of Bedni Bugyal, Arrive and camp. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 04 : BEDNI BUGYAL / BHAGUBASA (4100mt) TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Morning after breakfast trek up to Bhagubasa. The trail climbs up to the Pathar Nachauni ridge to get closer views of Trisul, Nanda Ghunti, Neelkanth, and Chaukhamba. A steep zigzag brings us to the caves of Bhagubasa where one can find some rock shelters which are used by the pilgrims. Arriv Bhagubasa and camp, Meals and overnight camp.
Day 05 : BHAGUBASA/ ROOPKUND/ BEDNIBUGYAL (4850mt) TREK 6-7 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
After an early morniong breakfast climb the steep zig-zag and narrow trail leading to the Skeleton lake of Roopkund (4850m). If the snow cover is not too thick, one would find the skeletal remains of the humans and horses dating back to 13th century. A steep walk up from here to the ridge gives a close up view of Trisul and Nanda Ghunti. Return all the way down to camp at Bedni Bugyal. Meals and overnight stay camp.
Day 06 : BEDNI BUGYAL / WAN VILLAGE/ LOHAGUNGF (2320mt) TREK 6-7 HOUR OVERNIGHT CAMP:
Morning after breakfast trek down to wan. Descend steeply through the forests of Pine, rhododendron and oak to reach the valley floor. Cross over and climb to the village of Wan(2440m). Later easy walking gradual decending around 3 hour and 1and ½ hour steep climbing to Lohajung pass. Arrive Lohagung, Meals and overnight guest house.
Day 07 :LOHAJUNG/ RISHIKESH DRIVE 8-9 HOURS :
An early breakfast we take early car to Rishikesh, We stop at Rudraparyag for lunch. Arrive Rishikesh.Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
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Dodital Trek
Dodi Tal lake in Garhwal Himalayas - mysterious, alluring, and simply beautiful ! It is at an elevation of 3024 meters above mean sea level, north of Uttarakashi. Crystal clear waters are surrounded by dense Oak Woods, Pine, Deodar and Rhododendrons. The lake is full of fishes and is known for some of the rare species like the Himalayan Golden Trout.
The trek from Dodital to Yamnotri takes you through high altitude grasslands and dense virgin forests. The scenery en-route is really astounding ! The trek for Dodi Tal commences from Uttarkashi or Kalyani, which can be approached by motor. Kalyani to Agoda is a gradual climb through woods, fields and villages along· a mule track. The trek from Agoda to Dodi Tal is steep and through thick forests.
Dodital Trek Itinerary:
Day 1 : RISHIKESH/UTTRAKASHI/GARAM PANI (1140Mt) 7-8 HOURS DRIVE OVERNIGHT GUEST HOUSE:
Morning after breakfast drive to Uttrakashi. Lunch enroute, on the way stop at zero point to see the view of Tehri Jheel. Arrive Uttrakashi and transfer to the guest house. Remaining day to relax and to acclimatize. At evening visit to Vishwanath temple, Meals and overnight stay guest house.
Uttrakashi is the principle town in Garhwal region. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is situated here. It is also the gateway to many Mountaineering and trekking expedition in Gangotri area.
Day 02: UTTRAKASHI /SANGAMCHATTI/ BEWRA DRIVE 1 HOURS TREK 4-5 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Morning after breakfast drive one hour to Sangam Chatti. Arrive and commence trek / pony to Agoda village(2250Mt), The entire trek today is gradual ascent till we reach Agoda. Today we camp little away from an Agoda village. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 03: BEWRA / DODITAL (3307Mt) TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP:
Morning after breakfast trek to Dodital, The entire trek goes through Deodar, Oak, Rhododendron and pine forest. Arrive Dodital and camp. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the lake and surrounding dense forest. The scenic beauty of Dodital can compel any nature to camp here for days together, the lake, the surrounding pine forest, the towering Darwa Bugyal on one side and the valley on the other is serene and enticing. The walk around the lake is 1.5 km. A few streams coming from Darwa Bugyal feed the Lake .Meals and overnight camp.
Day 04 :DODITAL / DARWA TOP / DODITAL TREK 6-7 HOURS:
Morning after break fast trek to Darwa top. Enjoy the panoramic view of Great Himalayan peaks ,Mt Banderpunch, Mt Shri kanth, Mt Thlaisagar etc, Later trek down to Dodital. Evening tea pakora. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 5:DODITAL / BEWRA (2250mt) TREK 5-6 HOUR :
Morning after breakfast trek down to Agoda/ Bewra village and camp. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 06:BEWRA / SANGAM CHATTI / RISHIKESH DRIVE 7-8 HOURS :
After breakfast two and ½ hours trek down to Sangamchatti. Latter drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute. Arrive Rishikesh and tour terminates upon arrivel at Rishikesh.
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Kuari Pass Trek
An impressive trek to the Kauri Pass skirting during the outer wall of the Nanda Devi sanctuary, crossing passes and stunning river systems in the Garhwal Himalaya, the Kuari Pass trek is extensively popular among the European and American travelers. At an elevation of 4265m in the heart of Chamoli District of Uttaranchal in the northeastern region of Garhwal, the Kauri Trek, as well known as the Curzon Trail takes one through blossoming green fields, remote villages and the virgin forests. Providing an enchanting sight of the bounty peaks of Nanda Devi, Dunagiri, Bethartoli and Devasthan, the Kauri pass trek is amongst the most excellent in the Garhwal Mountains. There are two ways through which one can arrive at the Kauri trek. One is through the Curzon Trail i.e. from Ghat via Ramni. If one take this trek one gets to notice the royal twin peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, and Hathi- Ghodi Parvat. Rare Himalayan flora and fauna are found galore on the track. The other path which however should not be taken in the winter is from Auli Bugyal through Gorson Top.
Kuari Pass Trek Itinerary :
Day 01: RISHIKESH /JOSHIMATH DRIVE 8-9 HOURS OVERNIGHT HOTEL :
After an early breakfast drive to Joshimath (1890mt) via Devprayag, Rudraparyag, Karnparyag and Nandparyag, the most famous confluences of Garhwal Himalayas. Lunch enroute. Arrive Joshimath check in hotel, Later visit to small hill town, Joshimath is the winter seat of Lord Badrinath, Meals and over night hotel.
Day 02: JOSHIMATH / AULI / CHITRAKANTHA (3310 Mt) TREK 6-7 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Early in the morning after breakfast 13 km drive to Auli, Later start your trek to Chitrakantha, one can see the magnificent view of Nanda Devi peak. Enroute we will cross the famous Bugyals (meadows) of Gorson and from here we can see the entire range of Nanda Devi sanctuary, along the Rishi Ganga. Meals and overnight stay in tents.Early in the morning after breakfast 13 km drive to Auli, Later start your trek to Chitrakantha, one can see the magnificent view of Nanda Devi peak. Enroute we will cross the famous Bugyals (meadows) of Gorson and from here we can see the entire range of Nanda Devi sanctuary, along the Rishi Ganga. Meals and overnight stay in tents.
Day 03: CHITRAKANTHA / KUARI PASS / DHAKWANI TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
In the morning after breakfast we will trek to Kunwaripass(3850mt). The trek is its gradual climbing on the ridge till Kunwaripass with same view as from Garson. Enjoy the panorammic view of Great Himalayan peaks, Later trek down to Dhakwani (3100mt), Arrive Dhakwani and camp, Meals and overnight tents.
Day 04: DHAKWANI / PANA (2650 Mt) TREK 6-7 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
In the morning after breakfast trek to Pana. The entire trek goes through the forest with up and down way, Enroute we will find lush green meadows, water falls, snow clapped mountains and much more. Arrive Pana and camp, meals and overnight stay in tents.
Day 05: PANA / SEEMKHARAK (2550 Mt) TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
In the morning after breakfast we will trek to seemkhark via Jhinjhi village, Today the trek is decending first and then assending through the village, Arrive Seemkharak and camp, Meals and overnight camp.
Day 06 : SEEMKHARAK / GHUNI (1700 Mt) TREK 4-5 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Morning after breakfast 2 and ½ hours trek up to Chachnivinayakpass(3400mt) Later trek down to Ghuni village on the way enjoy the view of Ghat valley, Arrive Ghunni and camp, Meals and overnight camp.
Day 07 : GHUNI / GHAT TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
After breakfast trek down to Ghat and camp, today camp is on road head one can bath in river Nandakini or relax. Meals and overnioght tents.
Day 08 : GHAT / RISHIKESH DRIVE 7-8 HOURS :
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh, Lunch enroute, Arrive Rishikesh and tour terminate upon arrival at Rishikesh.
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Panwali Kanta Trek
This trek provides you with one of the rarest view of the entire range of Yamnotri- Gangotri- Kedarnath- Badrinath mountain peaks. In the process you pass through the seven Bugyals of Panwali Kantha, Where if you are lucky, You might catch a glimpse of blue mountain goat.
This trek is part of the ancient pilgrim trail from Gangotri to Kedarnath, in the tradition of Vamavrta Yatra that began from Yamnotri and ended at Badrinath, after paying respect at the Gangotri and Kedarnath shrines.
Panwali Kanta Trek Itinerary:
Day 01: RISHIKESH / UTTRAKASHI DRIVE 7-8 HOURS:
Morning after breakfast drive to Uttrakashi(1160Mt). Lunch enroute. On the way stop at zero point to see the view of Tehri-Jheel. Later drive to Uttrakashi and check in guest house. Remaining day to relax to acclimatize. Meals and overnight guest house.
Day 02: UTTRAKASHI / MALLA / BELAK TREK 6-7 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
After breakfast leave (22 km drive, 15 km of trek) for Mala by road. Arrive Mala and prepare to go for the trek. Start the ordeal with mountains and climb to Belak at 2420 mts. Overnight at Camp.
Day 03: BELAK / JHALA TREK 5-6 HOURS:
After breakfast start the day (09 km trek, 5-6 hrs) on a ridge and reach Jhala in the afternoon. Enjoy the beautiful views through the day and camp overnight.
Day 04: JHALA / BUDHAKEDAR TREK 5-6 HOURS:
After breakfast start trek (08 km, 4-5 hrs) with descent from 2440 mts to 1525 mts. To Budhakedar (one of the five Shiva temples). Overnight at camp.
Day 05: BUDHAKEDAR / BHARAVCHATTI TREK 5-6 HOURS:
After breakfast start (16 km trek, 7-8 hrs) an even trek through the valley to reach Bharavchatti at 1525 mts. in the afternoon. Relax in the evening. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 06: BHARAVCHATTI / GHUTTU TREK 5-6 HOURS:
After breakfast start your trek to Ghuttu, arrival Ghuttu and camp, meals and overnight stay camp.
Day 07: GHUTTU / PANWALI KANTHA TREK 7-8 HOURS:
Morning after breakfast trek to Panwali kantha (3750Mt), Today trek is one of the longest and highest point during this trek, which is a very beautiful expanse of meadows along with breathtaking view of high snow peaks in the north, evening reach Panwali and camp. Meals and overnight stay camp.
Day 08: PANWALIKANTHA / MAGHUCHATTI TREK 5-6 HOURS:
This day the trek (11 km trek, 4-5 hrs) is again an almost even trek on the ridge for around 06 hrs. Nice views and cool weather is the order of the day .Meals and Overnight at camp.
Day 09: MAGHUCHATTI / TRIJUGINARAYAN / GAURIKUND TREK 5-6 HOURS :
Today come down to less than 2000 mts to Trijuginarayan for more moderate climate and relax a bit in nice surroundings and then transfer to Camp resort / Tourist rest house at Gaurikund. Overnight at camp.
Day 10: KEDARNATH / GUPTKASHI :
Morning trek back to Gaurikund. On arrival drive to Guptakashi and check in to camp resort or tourist rest house. Overnight at camp.
Day 11: GAURIKUND / KEDARNATH TREK 5-6 HOURS:
After breakfast leave for Kedarnath (3581Mt) to reach by afternoon on a nice cobbled path. Its a famous pilgrims trail. On arrival visit the Temple in the evening and then relax meals and overnight at tourist rest house.
DAY 12: KEDARNATH / SIYALSAUR:
Morning trek back to Gaurikund. On arrival drive to Siyalsaur and check in to camp resort or tourist rest house. Meals and overnight at camp.
DAY 13: SIYALSAUR / RISHIKESH DRIVE 6-7 HOURS:
After breakfast leave (171 kms drive) for Rishikesh to reach by lunch. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
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Harki Dun Trek
Har ki Doon Trek is located at the base of Fetch Pravat, at an altitude of 3,556 meters. Har Ki Doon , the cradle shaped valley is a paradise for trekkers, bird watchers and naturel lovers. Dense forests of pines and glittering mountain peaks surround the valley. This moderate trek takes you to one of the least explored regions of Garhwal Himalayas. The valley is scattered with wild Himalayan Flowers and the whole valley looks colorful during flowering season in monsoon.
The best time for trekking in Har ki doon valley is June to October. During the rest of the years the region remains either very cold or wet. The valley is full of wildlife, which makes it a paradise for nature lovers.
The trek starts from Netwar to Osla through dense forests of chestnuts, walnuts, willows and chinars. The trek from Osla to Har-ki-doon is through terraced mountain fields, lush green grassy land and conifer forests. Har ki Doon is one of the most fascinating and least visited areas of the Garhwal Himalaya.
Har ki Dun Trek Itinerary:
Day 01: RISHIKESH / TALUKA (1900 m/6232 ft) DRIVE 7-8 HOUR OVERNIGHT CAMP:
After breakfast drive to Taluka by Toyota Qualis, a small hamlet nestled in the laps of nature via Mussoorie, Kempty falls, Purola and Mori. This is starting point of our trek. Overnight in tents/ tourist rest house. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 02: TALUKA / OSLA (2560 m / 8400 ft) TREK6-7 HOUR OVERNIGHT CAMP:
The day starts with the gentle trail towards Osla. Today's trek is through beautiful forests of Chestnut, Walnut and Willows. A gradual ascent brings us to the picturesque Osla village along the swift rivulet. On arrival set campsite for overnight stay. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 03: OSLA / HAR-KI-DUN (3566 m / 11700 ft) TREK 5-7 HOUR OVERNIGHT CAMP:
Morning after breakfast trek to Har Ki Dun. Initially the trek goes past some fields of beans & rice and also some isolated villages, where the life style is same as old, and the untouched one. The dress worn by the people is traditional. Their cheerful ness and innocence combined with their simple way of life make them very appealing. A common scene in the evenings is that of ruddy cheeked village belles returning home, carrying on their backs huge loads of pine needles & cones to be used as fuel. The trail steadily ascends the side of the ridge across the river and then veers left to the Har Ki Dun valley. Dense forests at this part give way to the meadows that are scattered with flowers and flowering herbs. Meals and Overnight stay in tents.
Day 04: HAR-KI-DUN:
The day is for rest/ acclimatization /exploration. On this day everyone does his own thing. One can go on an exploratory trek in the valley, capture some magnificent views on the camera, or just chill at the campsite. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 05: HAR-KI-DUN- DEBSHU BUGYAL TREK 4-5 HOUR OVERNIGHT CAM :
Today we will trek 14 kms to reach Debshu Bughyal. It will take 4-5 hrs at leisure pace as the trail is generally downhill. Meals and overnight in tents.
Day 06 : DEBSHU BUGYAL / RUINSARA TAL (3500 m/ 11480 ft) TREK 5-6 HOUR OVERNIGHT CAMP:
Today we start trekking early towards Ruinsara Tal. The Trek from Debsu Bughyal to Ruinsara Tal is through, terraced mountain fields, lush green grassy lands and conifer forests through extremely scenic landscape. The gradient of the trek is moderate and one will be able to complete the trek in 5 - 6 hrs on arrival at the lake set campsite. Meals and overnight in tents.
Day 07 : RUINSARA TAL:
The day is for rest / acclamatisation / exploration. One can explore the surroundings around the lake. The place is full of photographers delight. Meals and overnight stay in tents.
Day 08: RUINSALA TAL / OSLA TREK 5 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP:
After breakfast start trekking back towards Osla (18 kms). This trek will take about 4-5 hours. Set up a camp by the Supin River. Meals and overnight stay in tents.
Day 09: OSLA / TALUKA (13 kms/3-4 hrs) – RISHIKESH (215 Kms, 7-8 hrs) :
After early breakfast trek for about 3-4 hours to reach Taluka and from here drive back to Rishikesh. Tour terminates Upon arrival at Rishikesh.
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Chandrashila Summit Trek
Chandrashila Trek is one of the popular trek that can be undertaken round the year, in garhwal Himalayas except during heavy snowing months of December & January. Chandrashila summit is a rock face above the temple of Tungnath, the highest of all the temples in the Himalayas. It is a short but rigorous hike beyond the temple. The Chandrashila summit affords the most beautiful view of the Nandadevi, Trishul, Kedar Peak and Chaukhamba peaks.
Chandrashila Summit Trek Itinerary:
Day 01: RISHIKESH / SIYAL SAUR 6-7HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
After breakfast drive to Siyal saur.The entire drive today is along the Ganga, Alaknanda, and Mandakini river. We stop at Devparyag,the historical town situated on the banks of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river to see the confluence . We stop at Rudraparyag for lunch. After lunch we drive through the Mandakini valley along the river. Arrive Siyal saur(840mt)and camp. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 02: SYALSAUR/OKHIMATH/DEORIYA TAL 5-6 HOUR TREK OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Early morning after break fast 1/2hour drive to Okhimath (1370 mts/4500 ft), Okhimath is the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath, as well as the winter home of the priest who presides over his worship. After the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, a movable image of Kedarnath is brought in procession to Okhimath, where it resides until the Kedarnath temple reopens in late April or early May. Visit temple and trek to Deoriya tal(2360mt). Initiaiiy the trek goes through the village trail giving you a chance to have a close encounter with the settlement pattern, dress jwellery and life style of mountain people, Latter the trek gose through the thick forest , one the last stretch we come close to the tree line to reach the lake. Enjoy the outstanding view of great Himalayan peaks in the lake, Meals and overnight stay in camp.
Day 03: DEORIYATAL /CHOPTA 6-7 HOURS TREK OVERNIGHT CAMP - (2700 mts):
In the morning enjoy the sun rise and you can see snow clapped Himalayan ranges. After breakfast start your trek to Chopta through dense forest of Rhododendron and lots of wild flowers and ferns. The trek will take 6- 7 hrs to reach Chopta. Upon arrival at Chopta set out the tents for overnight stay. Meals and overnight stay in camp.
Day 04:CHOPTA/CHANDRASILLA/CHOPTA 6-7 HOURS TREK :
In the morning after breakfast trek to Lord Tungnath. The entire trek is a gradual ascent through the dwarf Rhododendron bushes. One encounters Mt.Chukhamba (A mountain with four pillars) from different angles. Arrive Tungnath (3650mt) the highest Hindu pillgrimise choptatemple in the Himalayas. Those who are fit enough can climb up to Chandrasilla (4200 mt). Arrive Chandrasilla and enjoy the 360 degree of panoramic view of Greater Himalayan peaks as wall as the valley behind. Experience the godly vibrationas and trek back to Chopta. Meals and overnight stay camp
Day 05: CHOPTA / TALLI / RISHIKESH TREK - 2 HOURS DRIVE 7-8 HOURS :
After an early breakfast trek down to Talli, The entire trek today goes through the thick forest and chances of encountering rare Himalayan flora are very high Enjoy the rare species of Himalayan birds in the forest. Later drive to Rishikesh, Arrive Rishikesh and tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
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