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Trekking 2012

Culture, Nature & Adventure - Trek

Name of the Trip : Mystic Garhwal – Panwali Kantha Trek
Grade: Moderate	Number of Days: 08	Number of Nights : 08

OM 2012	Jai Ganga Ma Fixed Departures				+ 2012
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Nature has best endowed Garhwal with magnificent natural resources. Panwali Kantha, one of the high altitude meadows of Garhwal Himalayas, apart form its thrilling landscape is specially known for the spectacular display of the flowering herbs. At an altitude of 3658 meters, this meadow lies in the northern part of Garhwal Himalayas. One can also encounter high altitude animals e.g Bharal, Ghoral, Himalayan Bear, and the rate musk deer.

Other than rich flora one can encounter outstanding views of Greater Himalayan peaks .

The trip involves trek to Panwali Kantha and visit to three of the most important temple related to lord shiva . GuptaKasi ( The invisible Kashi for the Gods) Trijuginarayan – (Venue of lord Shivas marriage with Parvati) and Kedarnath temple, considered to be the holiest of shiva shrines in the Himalayas. The temple stands in the shadow of Kedarnath peak (6940 mts) and one of the twelve Jyotirlingams or resplendent lingam, scattered over the country.


Trijuginarayan	Trek above the tree Line	Kedarnath

Itinerary

Day 01- RISHIKESH. OVERNIGHT: HOTEL

Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to Hotel. Evening visit the ghats for exclusive spitiritual experience of Ganga Arti . After dinner meet the crew and the trip leader, which will be followed by briefing on the trek. Meals and overnight hotel.

Day 02- RISHIKESH /GHUTTU. DRIVE: 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP

Morning we drive to Ghuttu , a small Garhwali village and starting point of the trek. The entire drive is through the forest and hill town/villages of uttarakahnd. Enroute lunch. Will stop by to get the view of Tehri Dam lake. Arrive and camp. Meals and overnight camp.

Day 03- GHUTTU/PANWALI KANTHA. TREK: 6-7 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP

Morning after breakfast we start for Panwali. The trek today is very steep. About nine kilometers of steep ascent takes us to Panwali. Arrive and camp in the meadow near a stream, as the entire meadow is full of crystal clear springs. Meals and overnight camp.

Day 04- PANWALI KANTHA/MAGGUCHATTI. TREK: 4-5 HRS OVERNIGHT CAMP

Early morning enjoy the bugyal ( Alpine meadow). Morning after breakfast we start descending towards maggu chatti . The entire trek is on rocky terrain and is strenuous. Arrive Maggu chatti and camp. Meals and overnight camp.

Day 05- MAGGUCHATTI/GAURIKUND. OVERNIGHT CAMP

Early morning after breakfast trek to Trijugi narayan, a legendry village the venu of lord Shiva & Parvati’s marriage, as per the Indian Mythology. Arrive and visit the temple. After exploring the village we trek to Gaurikund. Today we camp little before Gaurikund, near the river. Meals and overnight camp.

Day 06- GOURIKUND/KEDARNATH. TREK: 5-6HRS OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning we visit the Gaurikund temple and the hot springs. After words we proceed for Kedarnath, one of the famous Chardham. The entire trek is gradual ascent till we reach Kedarnath. Arrive Kedarnath & camp. Meals and overnight camp.

Day 07- KEDARNATH/GAURIKUND/GUPTA KASHI. TREK 5-6 HRS

Return trek. Arrive Gaurikund. Lunch and drive to Guptakashi ( the kashi for Gods). Check in to hotel. Meals and overnight camp.

Day 08- GUPTAKASHI/ RISHIKESH. DRIVE: 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast we drive down to Rishikesh. Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to Hotel for meals and overnight stay.

Day 09- RISHIKESH/ OUT.

Morning after breakfast proceed for onward destination.

The Fixed Departures Trip costs include:

1.Twin sharing accommodation as per the itinerary.
2.All meals hygienically cooked and served by our specially trained staff for westerners.
3.Services of professional trekking guide, cook & camp staff during the trip.
4. Camping equipment on trek e.g tents, Mattresses, Sleeping bags etc.
5. Portage of personal rucksack (10 kgs) on the trek, as per the option taken.
6. Trekking permits & camping fees on the trek .
7. Portage of camping equipment, food, kitchen equipment on trek.
8. All tourist taxes on the trip.
9. Visit to the entire place as per the itinerary.

The FD’s cost Does Not Include:
1. Items of personal nature e.g. table drinks, telephone, insurance, medical services, evacuation and services in unforeseen circumstances.
2. Riding ponies on the trek.
3. Services other than specified above.

The Above Costs are :
1. Subject to government service tax which is at present 2.57%
2. Nett & non commissionable.
3. Valid for trekking season of 2012 from Feb to November.

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 19 years.

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