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Encounter with Gods - Teerth yatra 2003 - Valley of Flowers
Pilgrimage to Do Dham - Kedarnath & Badrinath Valley of Flowers & Hemkund
Fixed Departures 2003
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November 1st, 8th
September 20th, 27th

The Pilgrimage Trips can also be in monsoon month of July , August & early September .
Families & small groups above 4 persons can have departure dates as per their travel plans
Badrinath Kedarnath Valley of Flowers Hemkund Lake

Itinerary

Option A.

DAY 01. ARRIVE RISHIKESH.
Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to hotel for Hotel/ High Bank Peasants Cottage. 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. Dinner and overnight hotel.

DAY 02. RISHIKESH /GAURIKUND . DRIVE:7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Morning drive to Gaurikund. The entire drive is along the holy Ganga upto Devpryayag. We stop at Devprayag ,an ancient town at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhigairathi rivers. Later we drive to Rudraprayag. After lunch break at Rudra prayag we drive along in Mandakini valley to Gaurikund.Arrive and transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel.

DAY 03. GAURIKUND /KEDARNATH. TREK/PONY 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Morning after breakfast trek to Kedarnath.The entire trek is gradual ascent till we reach Kedarnath. Arrive Kedarnath andtransfer to Hotel. Evening visit the kedarnath temple for darshan. Overnight hotel.

DAY 04. KEDARNATH/GAURIKUND/RUDRAPRAYAG. TREK 4-5 HRS. DRIVE: 3HRS.
After morning puja trk 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.

DAY 05. RUDRAPRAYAG/BADRINATH.DRIVE 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
Morning drive to Badrinath. The entire drive upto 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.

DAY 06. BADRINATH/GOVINDGHAT DRIVE 1.5 HRS.
GOVIND GHAT /GHANGARIA TREK/PONY 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL
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.

DAY 07. GHANAGARIA / VALLEY OF FLOWERS / GHANGARIA TREK/ PONY 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
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.

DAY 08. GHANGARIA/ HEMKUND/ GHANGARIA . TREK /PONY 7-8 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
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.

DAY 09. GHANGARIA / GOVINDGHAT TREK/PONY TREK 4-5 HRS.
GOVINDGHAT/JOSHIMATH/RUDRAPARAYAG DIRVE 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
Morning after breakfast trek down to Govind Ghat . Arrive and commence drive to Joshimath . After lunch at Joshimath drive further to Rudraprayag. Arrive Rudraprayag and transfer to hotel . Meals and overnight hotel.

DAY 10. RUDRAPARAYAG/ RISHIKESH. DRIVE. 10-12 HRS
Early morning drive to Rishikesh . Tour terminates upon arival at Rishikesh.

One can board the Evening Shatabdi Express /night train for Delhi or onward destination as well.
COST
The Fixed Departure and tailor made trips for Teertha Yatra have following 3 options
Option 1. Transport only : We can provide you transportation with good drivers and you can arrange your accommodation and meals your self.

Option 2. Transportation and Accommodation : We will provide you transportation as well as book good and clean accommodation to avoid last minute problem.

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.
Garhwal Himalayan (Adventure) Explorations .
The pioneer Trekking & Rafting operator in Himalayas for individuals & small groups
S A F E Trips since 1989
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About us

Garhwal  Himalayan Explorations is a pioneer company  specialized  in  rafting and trekking tours in Garhwal Himalayas, handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to Garhwal Himalayas for rafting and trekking. GHE has its own latest rafting and trekking equipment and do not sublet its clients to other operators.
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Garhwal  Himalayan Explorations is active member  of IAPRO (Indian Association of  Professional  Rafting Outfitters) enforcing  highest safety standards , qualified river guides and Eco friendly rafting in India.

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd. Active member of ATOA ( Adventure Tour Operators Association of India)

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations is Active Founder Member of Uttaranchal’s Finest Outdoors –The state Outfitters Association. 

For further information & Bookings please contact us with exact dates of arrival in Rishikesh & number of persons.
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