D E S T I N A T I O N   O F  A L L   S E A S O N S ,  A L L   R E A S O N S
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  Yatra  2010
Pilgrimage to
Do Dham with Valley of Flowers & Auli

  

Fixed Departures 2010

July

August

September

2nd,  9th, 16th, 23rd,  30th

6th,  13th,  20th, 27th  

 3rd, 10th,  17th,  24th  

 
Itinerary

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 /GAURIKUND DRIVE 8-9 HRS.  Morning after breakfast drive to Gaurikund. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Evening visit the Gauriund. Overnight  hotel.

DAY 02 . GAURIKUND/KEDARNATH TREK/PONY 4-5 HRS.                                                                          Trek /pony to Kedarnath. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Evening visit the temple for Darshan. Overnight hotel.

DAY 03. KEDARNATH/GAURIKUND/RUDRAPRAYAG. TREK 4-5 HRS. DRIVE:3-4 HRS.                                                             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 04. 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 05. 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 06. 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 07 . 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 08. GHANGARIA / GOVINDGHAT   TREK/PONY TREK 4-5 HRS.

              GOVINDGHAT/JOSHIMATH/RUDRAPARAYAG  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 Rudraprayag. Arrive Rudraprayag and transfer to hotel . Meals and overnight hotel.

DAY 09. RUDRAPARAYAG/ RISHIKESH. DRIVE. 5-6  HRS

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

The Fixed Departure trips are inclusive of:

1. TWIN SHARING ACCOMMODATION  IN BEST AVAILABLE HOTELS / TOURIST BUNGLOWS  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 TRIPS  on discounted rates.)

2.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)

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

4.ALL TOURIST TAXES AND OTHERS DURING THE TRIP.

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

:Tailor Made Trips :

GHE has specialized in best value to money Tailor made yatra programs. You can choose from the following options or write to us with your requirement.  We can also combine your yatra trip with other areas you wish to visit in India.

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

    

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

     

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.

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.

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

Joshimath & Utterkashi

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