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  Best  of  SeasonTrekking   2006
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Ponds, Passes & Pilgrims: Dodital – Yamnotri Trek 

2006                         Fixed Departures                               2006

April

 

May

7th,14th, 21st, 28th

June

4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

July

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

August

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

September

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

October

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

November

5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

December

3rd,10th

8 nights 9 days trip which involves trek to one of the high altitude Himalayan lakes, Dodital, an emerald lake, situated amidst thick forest of Oak, Deodar  and Rhododendron . This loveliest lake of Garhwal and the forest area harbors  most of the high altitude Himalayan fauna. Himalayan brown trout, Himalayan black bear, Musk dear, Leopard  are found in abundance with Monal  pheasant, eagles and rich variety of butterflies and flowers.

The trek also involves negotiating high pass witnessing the best view of snow-covered Greater Himalayan Range.  The last leg of the trek takes to you the one of the four most important Dhams

(Shrines) Yamnotri,  which is also the source of 2nd most important life giving river of north India, Yamuna. GHE Takes you there to experience all the that…

 Itinerary

DAY 01. RISHIKESH/ UTTERKASHI /GARAM PANI   DRIVE 5-6 HRS . OVERNIGHT RIVER SIDE NATURE RESORT

Morning after breakfast drive to Utterkashi. The entire drive today is through the villages and along the Bhagirathi river.  Arrive Utterkashi. After a stopover in  the town we drive futher to Garam Pani . Transfer to River side nature resort. Evening free to explore the area. Meals and overnight camp.

DAY 02. UTTERKASHI(GARAM PANI ) TO SANGAM CHATTI  DRIVE  1 HRS.

               SANGAMCHATTI TO AGODA TREK 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP

Morning after breakfast drive for one hour to Sangam Chatti. Arrive and commence trek /pony to Agoda village. The entire trek today is gradual ascent till we reach agoda. Today we camp little away from the Agoda Village. Meals and overnight camp.

DAY 03. AGODA TO DODITAL TREK 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP

Morning after breakfast trek to Dodital, one the best Himalayan lakes. The entire trek goes through thick forest today. Arrive Dodital and camp. Dinner & overnight camp.

DAY 04. DODITAL / DARWA TOP / CAMP  TREK 6- 7 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP

Morning after breakfast we start ascending  through the forest on Darwa Dhar. After the pass we descend towards the Yamuna Valley. Camp . Meals and overnight camp.

DAY 05.  CAMP / SEEMA . TREK 4-5 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP

Morning after breakfast we trek further in Yamuna valley. The entire trek is gradual descent till the camp. Arrive Seema & camp. Dinner & overnight camp.

DAY 06.  SEEMA/ HANUMANCHATTI  TREK 4-5 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL .

Morning after breakfast we trek down to Hanuman Chatti . The entire trek today is flat and gradual descent. Arrive Hanumanchatti & check in to hotel . Meals and overnight hotel.

DAY 07.  HAUMANCHATTI/ YAMNOTRI / HANUMANCHATTI  TREK 8-9  HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

Morning after breakfast we join the pilgrims from all over india to their special Journey to the abode of Gods. Arrive Yamnotri, the source of the Yamuna and one of the Char Dhams. Explore the are and trace your steps back to Hanuman Chatti. Meals and overnight hotel.

DAY 08. HAUMANCHATTI/ MUSSORIE  DRIVE 7-8  HRS.  OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Morning after breakfast we drive to the queen of hill stations, Mussoorie. The entire drive today is along the Yamuna river. Arrive Mussorie and check in to hotel. Dinner & overnight Stay in hotel.

DAY 09. MUSSORIE / ONWARD DESTINATION

Morning after breakfast tour terminates.  One can stay back or take a train for Delhi from  Dehradun ( 1hr Drive )   


Altitude:  kalyani : 1550 Mts., Agoda : 2050 Mts.,Dodital 3024 Mts.,  Darwa Dhar Ridge 4115 Mts., Janki Chatti 2575 Mts.,  Yamnotri 3235 Mts.

Number of Persons on each trekking  trip:

To make our trekking trips low impact & eco friendly, the treks are run with minimum 2 to maximum  6 persons in each trek.

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 HYGIENICALLY 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, INSURANCE, 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.

The above Cost is :

1. Subject to Government service taxes which is 4.08 %   at present.

2. Net & Non commissionable

3. Valid for the Trekking season for 2006from Feb to  December

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.

● 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.

● 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

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●Indian Association of Professional Rafting Outfitters

●Uttranchal’s Finest Outdoors – The State Tourism Outfitters Association

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