Day 1 : Arrive in Delhi ,
Reception in airport , transfer to hotel .
Day 2 : Delhi to Rishikesh 224
km
Transfer to railway station, train till Haridwar,
visit bathing Ghat and transfer to Rishikesh. night in
hotel .
Haridwar
is the gateway of pilgrimage, from time immemorial.
Haridwar is one of the four pilgrim centre where
Kumbha is held every twelve years. Most sacred bathing
ghat is called Har-Ki- Pauri, or Brahma Kund ,
Day 3 : Explore Rishikesh : “Sanctuary of saint and
Sadhu”
Rishikesh, situated on the bank of river Ganga and
surrounded on three sides by Himalayan ranges is a
great pilgrimage centre of India. Visit Ancients
temple ‘s and Ashram. At Trivani Ghat, Evening held
“Ganga Arti ”, most fascinating religious ritual in
the world, grand arti (religios song when pilgrims
light a butter lamp with fresh flowers and offering to
the Goddess).
Day 4 : Rishikesh to Uttarkashi (1158 m) 160 km.
Pleasant drive through several village to Uttarkashi,
on arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay,
evening visit ancients temples and Nehru Institute of
Mountaineering. On the way visit Bhotia village.
The Bhotias:The
Bhotias are businessmen and born mountaineers. The
Bhotias of Uttarakhand claim descent from the Rajputs,
who came from Kumaon and Garhwal and settled in the
higher valleys.The Bhotias are to be found all along
the Tibetan border from Nepal in the east to
Uttarkashi in the west.
Day 5: Uttarkashi - Gangotri (3048 m)
Drive 108Km through up-stream to scintillating river
Bhagirathi. Winding shady roads swinging conifer trees
and beautiful Himalayan hamlets. On arrival check in
to the Tourist bungalow, evening visit Temple of
Gangotri (Goddess mother
Ganges),.
Day 6:
Gangotri - Bhujbassa (3792 m)
:
trek
1
Up stream to Bhagirathi river, passes through the Chir
Bassa (Pine Jungle), further Bhujbassa (Birch Jungle),
this trek is a beautiful feeling of spirituality. The
sun kissing Himalayan peaks. all above 6000m, stand
over there as a sentinels of valley of Gods, overnight
at Tourist Bungalow or Camp .
Day 7: Bhujbassa – Gaumukh (4000m) - Tapovan (4465m) :
5 h
trek
2
Trek 04 km to the sources of Ganges; Gaumukh (cow’s
mouth). Pilgrims come over to take holy water
and holy dip in Bhagirathi river to wash their sins,
Further steep trek over Gaumukh glacier to Tapovan for
about 4 Kms. camp .
Day 8: Tapovan - Chirbassa (3600m - 12 km - 5
h)
trek
3
Trek back to Chirbassa, overnight at camp.
Day 9: Chirbassa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi : (6 km - 2
h)
trek
4
Trek back to Gangotri, followed drive to Uttarkashi,
on the way stop at Gangnani for hot spring bath,
overnight camp.
Day 10: Uttarkashi to Tehri, Drive to camp site
sandy bank
Rafting
Early morning drive to Tehri and onwards to the Tehri
dam project. After packed Lunch we will undergo a
safety briefing and board our rafts for the
expedition. A short one hour raft run will bring us to
our first night halt in the gorge on a small Beach
Overnight in tents.
Day 11: Nagar village ,
Rafting
Raft to the isolated village of Nagar. After lunch we
enter one of the most exciting stretches on the river,
where there is seldom a break between the rapids. Camp
is set up on a large sandy bank.
Day 12:
"The Fall" Rafting
After breakfast we resume our journey through more
challenging rapids like `the
Fall'. Camp out on an isolated beach on the river. An
hour after 'The Fall' rapid, we stop above the
Devprayag rapid, an exciting grade IV rapid. The small
town of Devprayag sits on the confluence of the
Bhagirathi and Alaknanada rivers which merge here to
form the holy Ganga. After Devprayag the river widens
out and is relatively calm. Guests are welcome to
'take over' the raft and experience the thrill of
negotiating the rapids. Camp is set on an isolated
beach.
Day 13:
Kaudial Rafting
A scenic float
down till Kaudiyala. This is the toughest section,
especially for the paddlers as the water flows
calmly and there are few rapids on this section. 05
hrs.
Rafting. However, the lack of rapids is more than made
of by the wilderness of the area. Lunch enroute on the
beach. The Ganga flows through a small gorge, where no
human being can reach except for the rafter. One can
see wild animals, overnight in tents.
Day 14:
"The Wall" Rafting
The morning session includes the second most difficult
rapid of our journey, a grade IV zig-zag stretch
called `The Wall'. River lunch. Our last hour of
rafting excitement bring us to the camp at Shivpuri
for a celebration dinner around the open fire.
Day 15:
Shivpuri to Haridwar – 40 km. Train to Delhi 6
hours .
Morning at leisure, after early lunch drive to
Haridwar, afternoon train to Delhi. night in hotel.
Day 16 :-Departure
Full day Visit in Delhi. Evening transfer to
international airport for flight to onward
destination.
Group size ( minimum 4 pax )
Price: Contact
Us
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Ground transport as per itinerary, transfert
Airport-Hotel, Hotel-Airport,
Twin sharing room on medium class neat / clean
hotel and in lodge,
Delhi on BB basis, Rest full board,
English speaking guide.
During the trek transport by porters,
Twin sharing spacious tent, foam mattress, dining
tent, camping chair.
Kitchen team with all necessary items,
Environment and national park fee
While rafting safety Kyaker, Life jacket,
paddle, Helmet, Safety through bag. Water proof
bag .Raft, River Guide,
Tour leader complimentary for the group of more
than 10 pax for include services
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Flight Domestic & International,
Monument fees,
Visa, airport tax,
Insurance, sleeping bag,
Food in Delhi , beverages,
Personal exp .Medical evacuation,
Tipping . Camera fee and wet suite. |
Clothing
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light woollens / cottons are recommended in lower
region and pair of heavy woollens / cottons required
for higher region while trekking ..
Temperature :
April /Mai
High altitude : minimum –0° to 5° / maximum 15°
Low altitude : minimum 15° to 20° / maximum 38°
Septembre / octobre
High altitude : minimum –5° to 6° / maximum 16°
Low altitude : minimum 12° / maximum 30°
Starting Points of Rafting
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Tehri, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Devprayag,
Kaudiyala
, Shiv Puri .
Highest grade
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Grade IV
