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TREKKING :
INDIAN
HIMALAYAN ENCOUNTER
Drive
through Gnaga and Madakini Valley all along the Ganga, Alaknanda and
Mandakini river. Visit to Okhimath, the winter seat of lord Kedarnath.
Trek to Devriatal, one of the finest high alititude Himalayan lakes.
Trek to Tungnath, one of the oldest & highest lord Shiva temple in
india. Drive through Kedar nath musk deer sanctuary of Nanda Devi
National Park, the highest park in India to encounter the rare
Himalayan flora and fauna
ITINERAY
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day-01: Delhi-Rishikesh: Drive: ( 6 hours)
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Enroute visit Haridwar.
Arrive Rishikesh visit ghats and Ashrams at Rishikesh. Overnight
hotel.
DAY 02: Rishikesh/Okhimath,Drive-7 HRS. Overnight Camp/Guest House
Morning after breakfast drive to Okhimath, the winter seat of lord
Kedarnath. The entire drive today is along the Ganga, Alaknanda and
Mandakini river. We stop at Devprayag for the view of the famous
confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river making the holy Ganges.
And at Kaudiyala for a cup of tea and Rudraprayag for lunch. Arrive
Okhimath and camp/guest house. Evening visit the beautiful temple of
Okhimath and the market of a small hill town. Dinner and overnight
camp/guest house
DAY 03. Okhimath/Sari/Devriatal/Sari Trek 5-6 HRS. Overnight Camp
Morning after breakfast we trek to Devriatal. Initially the trek goes
through the village trails, giving you a chance to have a close
encounter with the settlement pattern, dress, jwellwery and life style
of the mountain people. Later the trek goes through thick forest . On
the last stretch we come close to tree line to reach the lake. Enjoy
the outstanding view of the area and specially reflection of Chukhamba
(,7138 mts) and Greater Himalayan peaks in the lake. Explore the area
and trek back to Sari. We join the village women carrying dry leaves
for their fields, on this stretch. After lunch drive to Bania Kund .
Dinner and overnight camp.
DAY04. Bania Kund /Chopta. TREK: 2-3 HRS.
An easy day. Morning free to explore the area . Encounter some of the
Himalayan species of Birds. After late breakfast walk to chopta. We
walk through some of good meadows. Arrive Chopta and camp. After late
lunch free time to explore the area. Dinner and overnight Camp.
DAY 05. Chopta/Tungnath/Chopta Trek:6-7 HRS.Overnight Camp
Early morning enjoy the avi fauna of the area. As the area has real thick
forests chances of encountering Himalayan Birds and wild life are
great here. After breakfast trek to Chopta and to Tungnath. The entire
trek today is a gradual ascent through the forest of dwarf
rhododendron. One can see the rare "Monal" the most colorful pheasant
in the area. Arrive Tunganth .Explore the anciant temple complex.
Packed lunch. Those who are fit enough can trek futher to
Chandrashilla. Enjoy the panoramic view of 360" of the greater
Himalayan peaks and the entire valley. Explore the area and trek down
to Chopta . Arrive and camp. Dinner and overnight camp
DAY 06. Chopta /Mandal/Rishikesh Trek 2-3 HRS. DRIVE 7-8 HRS.
Overnight Camp
Morning after breakfast trek to Mandal. Today we trek/ drive through
the KedarNath Musk Deer Sanctuary. Chances of encountering rare
Himalayan fauna are very high here. Lunch reroute. After lunch drive
to Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day-07: Rishikesh/Delhi:
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi. Check into hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 08: Delhi -Onward destination
Morning sightseeing of old and New Delhi. Evening departure transfer
to international airport to board flight for onward destination. |
