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Best
of Season
– Pilgrimage
2006
Om
Jai Ganga Ma
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“ CharDham yatra with Valley of Flowers &
Hemkund Trek “
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2006
Fixed
Departures 2006
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July
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2nd,
9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
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August
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6th,
13th, 20th, 27th
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September
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3rd,
10th, 17th, 24th
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Day 0. ARRIVE RISHIKESH
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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.
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Day 01. RISHIKESH /MUSSORIE / HANUMANCHATTI DRIVE 8-9 HRS.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
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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.
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Day 02. HANUMANCHATTI/ YAMNOTRI / HANUMAN CHATTI I
DRIVE /TREK/ PONY 7-9
HRS. O/NIGHT HOTEL.
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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.
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Day 03. HANANUMAN CHATTI / UTTERKASHI/ GANGOTRI
DRIVE 7-8 HRS.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL .
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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.
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Day 04. GANGOTRI/ RUDRAPRAYAG
DRIVE; 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL
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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
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Day
05. RUDRAPRAYAG/GAURIKUND DRIVE 3 HRS. GAURIKUND/KEDARNATH
TREK/PONY 4-5 HRS.
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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.
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DAY 06. KEDARNATH/GAURIKUND/RUDRAPRAYAG. TREK 4-5 HRS. DRIVE:3HRS
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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.
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DAY
07. RUDRAPRAYAG/BADRINATH.DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL
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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.
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DAY
08. BADRINATH/GOVINDGHAT
DRIVE 1.5 HRS.
GOVIND GHAT /GHANGARIA
TREK/PONY 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL
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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.
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DAY
09. GHANAGARIA / VALLEY OF FLOWERS / GHANGARIA
TREK/ PONY 6-7
HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
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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.
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DAY
10 . GHANGARIA/ HEMKUND/ GHANGARIA . TREK /PONY
7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
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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.
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DAY
11. GHANGARIA / GOVINDGHAT
TREK/PONY TREK 4-5 HRS.
GOVINDGHAT/JOSHIMATH/PIPAL
KOTI DIRVE
5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL
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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
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DAY
12. PIPAL KOTI / RISHIKESH. DRIVE. 7-8
HRS
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Please let us know which option you
are interested in, so
that we can send you the costs & other details.
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For Further
Information & Bookings please contact:
Garhwal
Himalayan Explorations
Pvt. Ltd.
About us
Garhwal Himalayan Explorations
is a pioneer company specialized in trekking, rafting, Yoga
Retreats, & Yatra (Pilgrimage) tours in Uttaranchal,
handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to
Uttaranchal (Garhwal) Himalayas for rafting,
trekking, pilgrimage, yoga retreats
& special interest tours . GHE has its own fleet of brand new cars,
latest world class rafting & trekking
equipment, hotels & best
located guest houses camps & Retreats,
and do not sublet its clients to other operators. GHE has
●World
class Rafting & Trekking equipment.
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High Bank Peasants Cottage : Best
located hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh
●Ganga
Nature Camp – Rafting Beach at Brahmpuri.
●HighBank
– Ganga Himalayan Retreat – Tented resort at Shivpuri where luxury is
blended with pure nature.
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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.
Garhwal
Himalayan Explorations
Pvt. Ltd.
The pioneer Tour operator in Himalayas for individuals & groups
Safety
first Adventures
in Ultimate Eco
Friendly
Environment
●Adventure Tour Operators Association of India
●Indian Association of Professional Rafting Outfitters
●Uttranchal’s Finest Outdoors – The State Tourism Outfitters
Association
Write
Us:
Garhwal
Himalayan Explorations
Pvt. Ltd.
Opp.
Union Bank of India , Kailash Gate, Muni Ki Reti
Rishikesh-249201 ( Garhwal Himalayas) Uttaranchal
Call Us:
0135-2433478, 2438728, 2433155 Cell No. +98 370 555 78 ( Rajeev) +94111
12044( Jay )
Fax us : 0135 2431654
Emergency
Telephone Numbers : 0135
2431167 & 2442267
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Explore: Well planned trips to show
you the best in the area
Enjoy: Best holidays with unbeatable services & value to your money
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contributes a great deal to it.
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