Best of the Season – Trekking 2008

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Nanda Devi( 7818 mts), the beloved mountain Goddess of Garhwal Himalayas, whose teritories mark one of the highest national parks in the world , abounds some of the most fascinating mountain peaks e.g Dunagiri (7066mts.), Changbang( 6864 mts), Kalanka(6932 mts), Rishipahar(6992 mts), Trishul I and II (7210 mts & 6319 mts), Mrigthuni (6565 mts), and Bethartoli hemal(6352 mts), and some of the rare Himalayan fauna e.g snow leopard, musk deer, monal pheasant, with great variety of birds and butterflies and rare Himalayan flora.

All this can be encountered at its best on Kuari Pass trek, which starts at Auli, one of the best ski slopes (in winters) in Asia. The entire trek goes through excellent meadows and thick forests of oak, and fir (cedar), with extraordinary views of Mt. Nanda Devi- in different moods. The trek also involves negotiating a high pass i.e Kuari(4268 Mts).

Magnificiant   Mt. Nanda Devi- From Auli           Picturesque:   Mt.Trishul from Kuaripass                Himalayan Panorama

 View of Mt. Nanda Devi  & Trishul from Auli           Rare Flora: Rhododendron & Blue Poppy

ITINERARY

DAY 01. RISHIKESH\ JOSHIMATH. DRIVE; 9-10 HRS. OVERNIGHT : HOTEL.

Early morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath. The entire drive is along the Alaknanda river till we reach Joshimath. Enroute stop at Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, and Nanda prayag, the most famous confluences of Gahrwal Himalayas. Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight hotel.

DAY 02. JOSHIMATH/ AULI\ TALI.TREK: 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP.

Early mroning enjoy the sunrise on the Nanda Devi peak. After breakfast drive to Auli . Arrive Auli and commence the trek to Tali. The entire trek today is gradual ascent. Arrive Tali and camp. Meals and overnight camp.

DAY 03. TALI\ KUARI PASS BASE. TREK:4-5   HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP.

Morning after breakfast trek to the base of Kuaripass .

DAY 04.KUARIPASS BASE\KUARIPASS\ KHULARA. TREK 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP.

Morning after breakfast start negotiating the pass. Enjoy the panoramic view of greater Himalayan peaks .Explore the area and trek down to Khulara village. Arrive and camp. Dinner and overnight camp.

DAY 05. KHULARA\TAPOVAN\ JOSHIMATH. TREK AND DRIVE: 4 HRS & 2 HRS. OVERNIGHT: HOTEL

Morning after breakfast trek to Tapovan village on the road head. Explore the village and have a refreshing bath in the hot springs. Later drive to Joshimath. Arrive Joshimath and transfer to  hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 06. JOSHIMATH\RISHIKESH. DRIVE 8-9 HRS.  OVERNIGHT : HOTEL.

Return drive to Rishikesh.  Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.

ALTITUDE: JOSHIMATH:196 MTS.,  AULI:3030 MTS., KUARIPASS :4268 MTS.,

BEST TIME : APRIL TO JUNE  & OCT TO MID OF DECEMBER.       GRADE: MODERATE.

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 Bungalows/hotels 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. (We have our own brand new Toyota Jeeps & mini buses, with handpicked drivers who have been trained to drive westerners on mountain roads).

4. Services of English speaking professional trekking guide, cook, and camp staff during the entire 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 during the travel.

6. Visit to all important temples and places during the entire trip.

7. Camping equipment on the trek e.g. tents, mattresses, sleeping bags etc. (We have brand new spacious tents and other trekking equipment however we recommend clients to bring personal sleeping bags). 

8. Portage of food, camping & kitchen equipment on the trek.

9. Portage of personal baggage on trek. (Only in Deluxe options)

10.Trekking permits and camping fees on the treks.

Cost does not Include:

1. Items of personal nature e.g. table drinks, telephones, laundry, insurance, evacuation, damages /claims, & medical services and services in unforeseen circumstances.

2. Riding ponies on trek. ( Can be arranged on actual by the guide on the trip)

3. Any other trip other than specified above.

The above Cost is :

1. Subject to Government service taxes which are 3.09%   at present.

2. Non commissionable. 

3. Valid for the Trekking season for 2008 from February to December.

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.

Safety first  Adventures in Ultimate Eco  Friendly  Environment

●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 )
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