Best of Season – Pilgrimage 2010
Om Jai Ganga Ma +

“ CharDham yatra with Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Trek “

2010 Fixed Departures 2010
July	*2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th*	August	*6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th*	September	*3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th*

Day 0. ARRIVE RISHIKESH

Arrive Haridwar / Rishikesh . Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel . Evening visit the Ghat’s s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti “The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges” ” the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above we trace ours steps back to the hotel. One can have dinner at famous Chotiwala restaurant. Dinner and overnight hotel.

Day 01. RISHIKESH /MUSSORIE / HANUMANCHATTI DRIVE 8-9 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

Morning drive to Hanuman Chatti. We stop at Mussorie for a while. Later drive to Hanumanchatti. The Entire drive is along the Yamuna river today. Arrive Hanumanchatti and transfer to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02. HANUMANCHATTI/ YAMNOTRI / HANUMAN CHATTI I DRIVE /TREK/ PONY 7-9 HRS. O/NIGHT HOTEL.

Morning after breakfast commence drive/trek /pony to Yamnotri, the origin of river Yamuna. The entire trek is gradual ascent till we reach Yamnotri. Arrive and visit temple for Darshan & Puja. Explore the area and trek/pony/drive to Hanumanchatti. Arrive and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03. HANANUMAN CHATTI / UTTERKASHI/ GANGOTRI DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL .

Morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri. Enroute we stop to explore Utterkaashi , Harshil valley and hot springs of Ganganani. Arrive Gangotri and transfer to hotel . Evening visit the temple for Ganga Arti and Darshan. Overnight hotel.

Day 04. GANGOTRI/ RUDRAPRAYAG DRIVE; 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast drive to Utterkashi. Enroute stop at Gangnani hot springs. Arrive uterkashi. After lunch drive to Rudraprayag. Arrive Rudraprayag and transfer to hotel. Evening visit the Confluence. Overnight hotel

Day 05. RUDRAPRAYAG/GAURIKUND DRIVE 3 HRS. GAURIKUND/KEDARNATH TREK/PONY 4-5 HRS.

Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund. Arrive Gaurikund and commence trek/pony to Kedarnath. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Evening visit the temple for darshan and evening puja. Overnight hotel.

DAY 06. KEDARNATH/GAURIKUND/RUDRAPRAYAG. TREK 4-5 HRS. DRIVE:3HRS

After morning puja trek down to Gaurikund. After lunch break and refreshing bath at Gaurikund hot springs we drive to Rudra Prayag. Arrive Rudraprayag and check into hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 07. RUDRAPRAYAG/BADRINATH.DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning drive to Badrinath. The entire drive up to Joshimath is along the Alaknanda river. We stop at Joshimath for some time. Later we drive to Badrinath. Arrive Badrinath and check in to hotel. Evening visit the Badrinath temple. Overnight hotel.

DAY 08. BADRINATH/GOVINDGHAT DRIVE 1.5 HRS.
GOVIND GHAT /GHANGARIA TREK/PONY 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast drive to Govindghat. Arrive Govindghat and start trek / ride pony to Ghangaria, the base for valley of flowers . The trek is gradual ascent today and goes through the forest area and along the Pushpavati river. Arrive Ghangaria. Meals and overnight hotel.

DAY 09. GHANAGARIA / VALLEY OF FLOWERS / GHANGARIA TREK/ PONY 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

Morning after breakfast start trekking/ riding to Valley of flowers . Arrive valley & explore the valley of flowers. Later trek/ride back to Ghangaria . Overnight hotel.

DAY 10 . GHANGARIA/ HEMKUND/ GHANGARIA . TREK /PONY 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

Morning after breakfast start trekking/ riding to Hemkund . Arrive Hemkund. Explore the lake, Laxman temple & the Gurudwara. Later trek/ride back to Ghangaria . Overnight hotel.

DAY 11. GHANGARIA / GOVINDGHAT TREK/PONY TREK 4-5 HRS.
GOVINDGHAT/JOSHIMATH/PIPAL KOTI DIRVE 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast trek down to Govind Ghat . Arrive and commence drive to Joshimath . After lunch at Joshimath . Take rope way way to Auli & back . Later drive further to Pipal Koti . Arrive Piapl koti and transfer to hotel . Meals and overnight hotel

DAY 12. PIPAL KOTI / RISHIKESH. DRIVE. 7-8 HRS

Early morning drive to Rishikesh . Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.

One can board the night train for Delhi or onward destination as well. Or stay overnight in Rishikesh

The Fixed Departure trips are inclusive of:

1. TWIN SHARING ACCOMMODATION AT ROAD HEADS IN GUEST HOUSES/ TOURIST BUNGLOWS AND TENTS DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP. ( As we give round the year business to the hotels we get very god discounted rates which are finally passed on to the clients , as we calculate the cost of the treks on discounted rates.)

2.ALL MEALS HYGENICALLY COOKED AND SERVED BY OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF FOR WESTERNERS.( We emphasize a lot on food and all our cooks are specially trained to provide hygienic food to westerners)

3.TRANSPORTATION FROM RISHIKESH TO RISHIKESH BY CAR/SUMO/ Toyota Qualis ( we have our own brand new Cars / Tata Sumos & Toyota quails with hand picked drivers who have been trained to drive westerners on mountain roads)

4.SERVICES OF ENGLISH SPEAKING TREKKING GUIDE , COOK & CAMP STAFF DURING THE ENTRIE TRIP. ( All our trekking Guides & camp staff are from this area only and know the area very well. All trekking Guides and most of the camp staff have dome First Aid and CPR courses and do refreshing courses every year )

5.ALL TOURIST TAXES AND OTHERS DURING THE TRIP.

6.VISIT TO ALL IMPORTANT TEMPLES AND PLACES DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP.

7.CAMPING EQUIPMENT ON TREK E.G TENTS, MATRESSES , SLEEPING BAG AND OTHERS.

( We have brand new spacious tents and other trekking equipment however we recommend clients to bring personal sleeping bags)

8. PORTERAGE OF PERSONAL RUCKSACK (UPTO 10 KGS.)ON TREK

9.PORTERAGE OF FOOD, VEGETABLES, KITCHEN, FUEL ETC.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1.ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE E.G TABLE DRINKS, TELEPHONE, INSSURANCE, MEDICAL AND EVACUATION AND OTHERS

2. RIDING PONIES ON TREK (Can be arranged on actual by the guide )

3.ANY OTHER TRIP OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED ABOVE.

Other than all inclusive fixed departure trips one can choose from the following options.

Option 1. Transport only : We can provide you transportation with good drivers and you can arrange your accommodation and meals your self.

Type of Car

Small Cars: Tata Indica, Ambassador Medium car : Tata Indigo Large car: Tavera, Toyota Qualis

Option 2. Transportation and Accommodation : We will provide you transportation as well as book good and clean accommodation for the entire trip to avoid last minute problem.

Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis
Economy : Accommodation in Medium budget Clean hotels and Guest Houses.
Standard : Accommodation in best available hotels with attached bath rooms

Option 3. Transportation, Accommodation , Guide and meals ( All Inclusive package)

Other than transportation and accommodation hygienic meals are provided on the trip. Good English speaking guide on the trip will ensure all the arrangements and can help you too get the Pooja & Darshan done and arrange ponies etc on the trip.

Please let us know which option you are interested in, so that we can send you the costs & other details.

For Further Information & Bookings please contact:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd.

The pioneer Tour operator in Himalayas for individuals & groups

About us

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations is a pioneer company specialized in trekking, rafting, Yoga Retreats, & Yatra (Pilgrimage) tours in Uttarakhand. Handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to Uttarankhand (Garhwal) Himalayas for trekking, rafting, pilgrimage, yoga retreats & special interest tours, GHE has its own fleet of brand new cars, jeeps, and mini buses with latest world class rafting & trekking equipment.

GHE has its own hotels & best located guest houses camps & Retreats, and do not sublet its clients to other operators. GHE has

● World Class Rafting & Trekking equipment.
● High Bank Peasants Cottage : Best located hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh
● Ganga Nature Camp – Rafting Beach at Brahmpuri.
● High Bank Himalayan Retreat On the Ganges - Nature resort at Shivpuri where luxury is blended with pure nature.
● Himalayan Heights – High Himalayan camp amidst thick cedar forest with breathtaking view of 180 degrees.
Degrees view of the Himalayan peaks.
● Fleet of brand new cars, jeeps & mini buses.
● Above all -Team of dedicated experienced professionals working with the company for more than 19 years.

Trips Since 1989

Safety first Adventures in Ultimate Eco Friendly Environment

Active Member

●Uttranchal’s Finest Outdoors – The State Tourism Outfitters Association
●Indian Association of Professional Rafting Outfitters
●Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

Write Us:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd.

Opp. Union Bank of India , Kailash Gate, Muni Ki Reti
Rishikesh-249201 ( Garhwal Himalayas) Uttaranchal

Call Us: +91 135 – 244 22 67, 244 26 67, 24 33 478
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The Base: To give personalized services, our specialized tours are only in Garhwal Himalayas, ( Uttarakhand) with our base in Rishikesh the gate way to Garhwal Himalayas.

Branch Offices : To make the operations smooth we have branch offices in

Joshimath & Utterkashi