Himalayan Encounter

• Drive through Ganga and Mandakini Valley all along the Ganges and mandalkini rivers.
• Visit to Okhimath, the winter seat of lord Kedarnath.
• Trek to Devriatal, one of the finest high altitude Himalayan Lakes.
• Trek to Tungnath, one of the highest lord Shiva temple in India.
• Trek to Chandrashilla, the best ventage point to witness the major peaks of the area e.g. NandaDevi, Bander Punch etc.
• Drive through Kedar nath Musk deer Sanctuary of Nanda Devi National Park, the highest park in India, to encounter rare Himalayan Flora & Fauna.
• A close encounter with the settlement pattern, dress, jewellery and life style of the mountain people.

DAY 01. RISHIKESH/OKHIMATH DRIVE 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast drive to Okhimath, the winter seat of lord Kedarnath. The entire drive today is along the Ganga, Alaknanda and Mandakini river. We stop at Devprayag, the historical town situated on the banks of for the famous confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river .We stop at Rudraprayag for lunch. After lunch we drive through the Mandakini Valley along the river . Arrive Okhimath and transfer to the winter seat of lord Kedarnath.

DAY 02. OKHIATH /DEVRIATAL /SARI /DOGALBITTA TREK 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast we trek to Devriatal. Initiallly the trek goes through the village trail, giving you a chance to have a close encounter with the settlement pattern , dress jwellery and life style of the mountain people. Later the trek goes through the thick forest. One the last strech we come close to the tree line to reach the lake. Enjoy the outstanding view of Greater Himalayan peaks in the lake. Explore the area and trek to Sari, the typical Garhwali mountain village. We join the village wemen carrying heavy loads of dry leaves for their fields.

DAY 03. SARI/DOGALBITTA/CHOPTA/TUNGNATH/CHOPTA TREK 6-7 HRS.
Morning after breakfast trek to Copta. After a cup of tea we commence trek to Tungnath. The entire trek is a gradual ascent through the dwarf Rhododendron bushes. One encounters Mt. Chukhmba (A mountain with four Pillars) from different angles. Lunch. Those who are fit enough can climb up to ChandraShilla . Arrive Chandrashilla . Enjoy the 360 degrees of panormmic view of Greater Himalayan Peaks as well as the valley behind. Experience the godly vibrationas and trek back to Chopta camp. Dinner and overnight camp.

DAY 04. CHOPTA / MUSK DEER FARM TREK 1 HRS MD FARM MANDAL / RISHIKESH
Morning after breakfast walk to Kedarnath Musk Deer sanctuary. Arrive and commence drive to Rishikesh. We drive through the thick forests of sanctuary till we reach mandal. Later we drive along the roaring Alaknanda river . Lunch enroute. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.

DAY 04. GANGA NATURE CAMP.
Arrive Ganga Nature Camp. Welcome drink. Relax in the river side camps. Dinner /BBQ and camp fire. Overnight tents.

DAY 05. GANGA NATURE CAMP/ RISHIKESH. RAFT 4-5 HRS.
Morning after breakfast drive to Shivpuri . Arrive and commence rafting till Rishikesh. Lunch enroute in Ganga Nature camp. We hit some of the most enjoyable rapids today. One can try body surfing and cliff jump after lunch. In the later part we float past temples, ashrams, & Ghats , certainly the best way to see Rishikesh.

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)

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.

Active Member

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.