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Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd. Pioneers in Himalayan Adventure Holidays, since 1989, we have specialized  in tailor made tours for individuals, families and small groups to Garhwal Himalaya & kumaon Himalayas (Uttaranchal). We are a complete adventure tours operators and travel company catering to all your needs during your travel in the land of Gods. We promote: Small groups, personalized services, and eco friendly tourism.
The Team : We are a team of 25 young  professionals including experienced trekking and river guides, cooks and other camp  staff, our own Guest House at Tapovan,  Rishikesh,  River/ beach  camp at Brahmpuri,  Nature camp at Shivpuri, with “A” Class trekking and rafting equipment, and  fleet of brand new vehicles etc. Unlike other operators,  we do not sublet our valuable clients  to other operators for any services.
Our Special Packages for 2008 

Adventure 

Trekking
Tailor Made Programs For 2008
Garhwal Himalayan Explorations ( GHE) has specialized in giving you tailor made trips with trekking alone or combination of trekking with rafting, yoga, pilgrimage and culture in Uttaranchal or other parts of India. 
For our specialized tailor-made trekking programs for Individuals and small groups please write to us details with exact number of persons, No. of Days, & month of travel. We will send you detailed programs most suitable to your requirements.

Fixed Departure Trekking Trips – GHE offers fix departure trekking trips of the best treks promising full value to your money. Fixed departures trips are minimum 2 to maximum 6 persons in one group making it eco friendly, low impact activity. One can choose from many of the trips as per their requirement as follows:-
Easy One week or less
Himalayan Encounter
Dodital Trek 
Har Ki Dun Trek
Auli Trek 
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct,Nov, Dec
April, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov.
May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov. 
April, May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Moderate One week or More
Har Ki Dun- Ruinsera Tal Trek
Source of Ganges till Gomukh Only 
Moods of Mountain Goddess
Mystic Garhwal - Panwali Kantha Trek Valley of Flowers - Hemkund Trek 
Ponds Passes & Pilgrims
May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov
May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov
March, April, May, June, Oct, Nov
May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov
July, August, Sept
April, May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov

. Difficult One week or More
Source of Ganges Tapo -Nandanvan
Curzons Trail Kuari Pass Trek 
Kedartal Trek
RoopKund Trek 
Khatling Glacier Kedarnath Trek 
May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov
May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov
May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov
May, June, Sept, Oct
May, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov

Strenuous Two weeks or less
Roopkund - Hamekund Trek 
Har Ki Dun Yamunotri Pass Trek
Gangotri-Kalindi Khal-Badrinath Trek
Nanda devi East Trek
Khatling Galcier - Vasukital - Kedarnath Trek
May, June, Sept, October
July, August, Sept, October 
July, August, Sept, October 
July, August, Sept, October 


Accommodation
GHE has its own guest houses in Rishikesh, away from busy town. One can get clean rooms with an excellent Ganga view. Homely food and peaceful environment is our specialty.


"Ganga Nature Camp"
11 Km's upriver little before Shivpuri Ganga Nature Camp offers unique Accommodation where luxury is blended with pure nature. A different experience all together.
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High Bank Himalayan Retreat 
Is located in Shvpuri Village ,17 Kms upriver from Rishikesh. Himalayan Retreat is a the best camp on the rivers with big Swiss Cottage Tents with attached bath. A perfect blend of Nature & Luxury.

Climbing Expeditions 

Garhwal Himalayas is paradise for climbers from world over. Garhwal is destination of most of the climbing expeditions coming to Indian Himalayas every year. 

GHE has specialized in making arrangements from Delhi to Road heads and approach march & return march including accommodation in Delhi, Rishikesh & road heads, transportation, kitchen staff & equipment, Camp staff & equipment.

GHE can also help you getting the climbing permit from Indian Mountaineering Foundation and liaison with different licensing authorities. 

White Water Rafting down the Ganges. 

Only few rivers in the world have the mystique of the Ganges, the living mother Goddess of the India. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. Enjoy  and explore the life time experience on a date with mother Ganges. Your first encounter will be the beginning  of the addiction..
Day Trips
Initiation to White Water - Half Day float trip from Brahmpuri to Muni Ki Reti (11 Km's)
White Water Magic - Full Day trip from Shivpuri to Muni Ki Reti (17 Km's)
White Water Action - Long full day trip from Marine Drive to Muni Ki Reti (27 Km's)
Overnight Trips




Great Escape on Ganga

One Night One Days
Two Nights Two Days

Day Rafting Trips

Great Escape on Tons

Three Nights Four Days

Camping & rafting Trips starts from 15th September and continue till 30th June . One can choose from overnight trip to 2/3 nights & 3/ 4 Days multi activity trips. The multi activity trips include rock climbing, rappelling, small Treks, kayaking with camping and rafting.
Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, January 
Camping & rafting trip on Tons starts from 1st week and goes till end of June when the monsoon rains arrive. The camping & rafting trips at tons are combined with exclusive treks in Har Ki Dun area.
May & June
Expeditions
Come & explore the areas of pure wilderness. Camping in wild reserve forest beaches, hitting some of most exciting rapids on the river caring supplies & camping equipment on rafts. Encounter rare wild life and Alaknanda Expedition - Feb., March , April , October, November, December 
Bhagirathi Expedition - Feb., March , April , October, November, December 
Kali Expedition - February 23 to March 2, 2006, November 3 - 11, 2006

Skiing ( Auli) 

Skiing in the Shadows of Mt. Nanda Devi
Skiing at Auli starts with the First snow fall which generally comes end of December or early January and lasts till end March or some time little longer
3 Nights 4 Days Trip Best Time: January, Feb., March 

Wild Life 

Raja Ji National Park

One of the biggest park in north India situated at the meeting point of Himalayan foothills & Indo Gangetic plains, the venue for migratory birds from world over 

Corbett National Park 
Day Trips in Raja Ji N. Park 
Overnight Trips in Raja Ji Park
Multi Activity Trips with wild life Safari 
 
Cultural Trips- Exploring the Mythology & ancient culture 

Pilgrimage Trips to Do Dham & Chardham 

Pilgrimage to Do Dham Badrinath & Kedarnath 
Fixed Departures 
May, Jun, Oct & Nov
Do Dham With Valley of Flowers & Hemkund
July, Aug & Sept
Char Dham Badrinath & Kedarnath 
Fixed Departures 
May, June, Oct & Nov
Chardham With Valley of Flowers
July , Aug & Sept

Short Trips to Rishikesh & Haridwar 

Rishikesh the only multi activity round the year destination in India . Come & explore Culture nature& Adventure at its best
Day Trip to Rishikesh
January to June End & Sept to December.

Overnight Trips to Rishikesh.

Sightseeing & visit to Temples & Ashram Yoga & Mediation 
Relaxation classes of body & Mind Ayurvedic Messages & treatments Soft trek Nature walks in Himalayan Foothills Day Rafting, Trekking, & Wildlife Experience

Ancient Indian Science- Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda


Yoga & Meditation
Rejuvenate your self the most effective way, what our saints & Sadhus have been doing for ages. Come to Rishikesh & discover what a world without stress feel
Know Yourself- Encounter with Yoga & Meditation 
all aspects of yoga & meditation. One Week Exclusive Course Two Weeks Exclusive 
Ayurveda: Rishikesh, the Mecca for tourists coming for Yoga & meditation to india now has got some of the countrie's best Ayurvedic centres and Spa.
Budget - Know Your Self : Through the time tested Indian medicine science Ayurveda. One day to one week holiday to Know your body type and the best suitable treatments accordingly with traditional Indian Ayurvedic Gurus. Experience Ayurveda withus
3 Nights 4 Days -6 Nights 7 Days
Upmarket - Ananda in the Himalayas One of best destination Spa in India complete rejuvenation programs 

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High Bank  Himalayan Retreat- On the Ganges   SHIVPURI

 

Best you can do in Rishikesh
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January & February            

Rishikesh at its best: Crystal clear turquoise  blue water of the roaring Ganges, strong sun & not much traffic make it the perfect destination.

Yoga & Meditation 
Yoga and meditation. One can attend day classes to long courses.
Best are the Yoga & meditation retreats with combination of yoga, mediation & ayurveda,  where we use the day time for sightseeing, day rafting, visits to ashram , jungle walks and much more Recommended Yoga Retreats
3 Nights 4 Days 
6 Nights 7 Days
 

Skiing: As the fresh snow comes to the higher mountains this is best month for skiing. Auli  offers the best slopes in the country with very high peaks surrounding the slopes. 
Recommended :
Skiing in the Shadows of Mt. Nanda Devi
 
 

Winter Treks:   The man trekking season is over with not many trekkers, leaving nature at its best. Fresh snow on the high mountains send the wild life to lower hills. Best time for rare wild life encounters are very high. New life has started in the forests with the Himalayan birds singing at the loudest. Instead of driving down one can raft down from the Devprayag, the beginning of Ganga.
Recommended :  Himalayan Encounter Auli Trek  with  Rafting from Devprayag Down 
 

Wild Life Trips: Indo Gangetic plains in Winter invite many species of migratory birds. The bigger animals also come to the opens for sun, making Raja Ji national park (The Ganga flows thorough the park) paradise for wild life lovers.
With park officials best efforts in the last few years the wild life sight areas at its best. 
 

 March & April

Rafting & Camping: As it starts getting warmer  in Rishikesh & north inida, camping & rafting on Ganga is one the of best activities in the area. Recommended : Great Escape on Ganga

One Night Two Days
   Two Nights Three Days

Winter Treks: The snow starts melting and the Rhododnedron starts blooming making the entire panorama outstanding. 


The high altitude Himalayan animals trek down to the forests and alpine meadows. Chances of encountering rare wildlife are great. Recommended : Himalayan Encounter

Yoga: Being the most pleasant month this is the best time for yoga , Mediation and  the Ayurveda courses with maximum other activites one can do in Rishieksh.
 Recommended:
 Encounter with Yoga & Meditation  
6 Nights 7 Days
yoga, mediation & Ayurveda  

Skiing: Althoough slightly warmer the snow in Auli is still good for Skiing. While driving down stop for camping and rafting
Recommended : Skiing in the Shadows of Mt. Nanda Devi With rafting One Night Two Days
 

Summer

 May & June


Pilgrimage to Chardham
Early may the temples of Chardham open for Pilgrims. One can make the pilgrimage to Yamnotri, Gangotri , Kedarnath and Badrinath. AS other months are very cold in the mountains this is the best time to visit the temples . One can Take
Do Dham Pilgrimage
Chardham Pilgrimage

Or tailor made Program
 

Trekking 
As the snow melts on the treks and the high passes this is the best time for the trekking. Most of the high areas are open for trekking now. Trekking trips are 


Moderate
One week or More
Har Ki Dun- Ruinsera Tal Trek
Source of Ganges till Gomukh 
Moods of Mountain Goddess
Mystic Garhwal - Panwali Kantha Trek
Valley of Flowers - Hemkund Trek 
Ponds Passes & Pilgrims

Difficult One week or More
Source of Ganges Tapo -Nandanvan
Curzons Trail Kuari Pass Trek 
Kedartal Trek
RoopKund Trek 
Khatling Glacier Kedarnath Trek 

Strenuous
Two weeks or less
Roopkund - Hamekund Trek 
Har Ki Dun Yamunotri Pass Trk
Gangotri-Kalindi Khal-Badrinath 
Nanda devi East Trek
Khatling Galcier - Vasukital - Kedarnath Trek

 

Rafting Down the Ganges : To beat the heat this is the best time for Day rafting trips .

Wild Life Trips: As the small rivers and ponds starts drying up, the activities of the  wild life increases near the marked water sources. Dusk and dawn are the best time to encounter the wild life.
 

GHE's Associates have best resorts at :


Uttarkashi :
Shikhar River Side Nature Resort



Auli : Cliff Top Resort

For Details & Bookings E-Mail at himalayas@vsnl.com

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The Base:To give personalised services,our specialized  tours are only  in Garhwal Himalayas, with our base in Rishikesh the gate way to Garhwal Himalayas.
   


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 - Tented 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 view of the Himalayan peaks.

Fleet of brand new cars and jeeps.

Above all -Team of dedicated experienced professionals working with the company for more than 18 years.
 

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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:  +91 135-2433478, 2438728, Cell No. +98 370  555 78  (Rajeev) +94111  12048 (
Krishna )
Fax us :
+ 91 135 2431654 
 

Emergency Telephone Numbers : +91 135  2431167 & 2442267
&  + 94120 50478 ( Rajeev
) , +94120 55 399  (Seema), +94 120 56687 (Daulat) 
 

E Mail: himalayas@vsnl.com  or  himalayas@bsnl.in
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Monsoon

July, August

Monsoon in UttaranchalHimalayas
The monsoon rains bring real freshness and wash all the dust of the mountains. Blooming of flowers make it the best time for some of the treks
 

Trekking : 
Valley of Flowers: One of the best trek in the area taking you to flowering alpine meadows with visit to some of the most important pilgrimages for Sikhs and Hindus i.e Hemkund Sahib & Badrianth. The recommended trip is

Valley of Flowers - Hemkund Trek  The snow on the high passes is clear after the rains. Best time for high altitude tresk

Source of Ganges Tapo -Nandanvan
Kedartal Trek

RoopKund Trek 

Khatling Glacier Kedarnath Trek 
 

Pilgrimage: After the busy pilgrimages season of May & June this is the time for best value to your money trips.
Do Dham With Valley of Flowers & Hemkund

Chardham With Valley of Flowers & Hemkund
 

Post Monsoon

Sept. , October &  Early Nov.

Come September & the best time is here again 
Trekking :
The monsoon rains are over now, leaving the Himalayas in there best forms . Cleaner &   greener the treks are full of  flowers blooming. With some moisture left in the air,  outstanding mountain views with rainbows , exclusive sun sets and sun rise make the treks memorable. 

Best time for trekking trips for all. Easy moderate as well as difficult& strenuous.

The treks recommended are Himalayan Encounter
Source of Ganges till Gomukh

Moods of Mountain Goddess

Snow melted on high passes makes it the best time for high altitude & strenuous  treks 
Source of Ganges Tapo - Nandanvan 

Curzons Trail Kuari Pass Trek 

RoopKund Trek 

Khatling Glacier Kedarnath Trek 
  

Rafting & Camping : The river getting  clearer and greener every day makes it the best time for Rafting down the Ganges. For rafting lovers it is the best time as the rapids are in there most challenging forms.
Day Rafting Trips 

Initiation to White Water
 
White Water Magic  
White Water Action

Rafting & Camping Trips 
Great Escape on Ganga

One Night Two Days
Two Nights Three Days
Three Nights Four Days
 

Yoga & Meditation
Neither hot nor cold just perfect, makes it the best time for Yoga and meditation. One can attend day classes to long courses. 
Best are the Yoga & meditation retreats with combination of yoga & mediation where we use the day time for sightseeing, day rafting, visits to ashram , jungle walks and much more

Recommended Yoga Retreats 
3 Nights 4 Days

6 Nights 7 Days

  

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