The
route of this trek, rising in the middle of beautiful forests of Oaks,
Pines, Rhododendrons, Poplars and Cedars from the Himalayas, which
succeeded magnificent "Bugyal" grasslands, through many mountain passes
and traditional villages. The views of the Himalayas are spectacular
Trisul (7120 m), Kedarnath (6968 m), Kamet (7756 m), Nilkanth (6596 m),
Changabang (6864 m), Chaukhamba (7128 m) and finally the twin summits
and legends of the Nanda Devi (7816 m) ... Summit forms slender driven
mainly by British climbers. And for good reason: this forgotten French
Eldorado was discovered by English explorers Shipton and Tillman,
precursor engineering. On their trail, you climb the slopes of the
Kauri Pass (3698 m), touted in many articles devoted to this part of
the Himalayas, as one of the most beautiful scenery that we can have.
Finaley you will visit the holy palce of "Shkh" and the World famous
"Valley of Flowers" and Badrinth shrine.
| Trek
Grade |
: Moderate. |
| Duration |
: 15 Nights (Choice of
Clients) |
| Season |
: April-June, &
September- November |
DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI :
Upon arrival meet to assistance transfer to
hotel for rest of the time.
DAY 02: DELHI-HARIDWAR-RISHIKESH (TRAIN) :
Early in the morning transfer to New Delhi Railway station, boart tain
to Haridwar DED 065 hrs. on arrival at Haridwar meet to our local
representative and drive to city, follow the local sightseeing of the
Holy city. Visit Hindu Temples, Ashrams and Ghat. Late evening witness
the Ganga Ceremony at Har Ki Pauri Ghat. Than dirve to 24 km/ 45 minuts
to Rishikesh, on arrival check in hotel for overngiht.
DAY 03: RISHIKESH-SRINAGAR-GHAT : 6-7 HRS
DRIVE :
Early in the morning drive to Ghat, en route visit Deopriyag the
confluence of Bhagirathi and Alakhanda River. Upon arrival at Ghat,
pitch the tent for overngiht stay. Overnight in camp.
DAY 04: GHAT - GHUNI (2650M) 4-5 HRS TREK :
Breakfast and begin the trek. It’s a nice walk next to the river
followed by an ascent through coniferous and mixed forests. The walk by
a wooded ridge takes us to a village called Ramni (2550m). It is a
typical Garhwal village with friendly people and attractive houses with
heavy slate roofs and paved alleys surrounded by fertile fields. It has
a solar-powered electricity scheme. Night stay and meals in camp at
Ghuni.
DAY 05: GHUNI - SEMKHARAK (2,680M) 6-7 HRS TREK :
This is a long but rewarding day. From the campsite you climb steeply
for 1,000ft/300m on a good zigzagging track to emerge on open grassy
grazing meadows. Snow peaks begin to emerge above the forest to the
north. The path continues up through forests of rhododendron, pines and
oak with more pastures for summer grazing with shepherds huts. You may
meet flocks of sheep and goats moving along the track. The highest
point, reached in 2¼ hours from the camp, at 3,100M, is the Ramni Pass,
also called Binayak Top. From here it is possible to make out the Kauri
Pass. You then trek gently down across more pastures and open glades,
then into lovely forests of horse chestnuts and walnut trees with
waterfalls. From here, the trek is a zigzag descent to Camping place.
Camp overnight at Semkherk.
DAY 06: SEMKHARAK - PANA (2760M) 6-7 HRS TREK :
Day starts with a descent to the colourful village of Jhinjhi. The
trail carries on down past small farms through woods to the spectacular
suspension bridge at 1,840M across the Birehi Gorge, currently
inhabited by a large number of monkeys. From here its a very steep
climb back to 2,250m, where the track eases after a one and a half-hour
ascent. From here the path is almost flat passing through fine
rhododendron forest with long-tailed magpies flitting about. There are
many streams and waterfalls as the route contours round many deep
ravines. If you look down to the deep gorge below you can see the
landslide and the Gauna Lake, which burst and flood the whole of the
Ganga Valley down to Rishikesh in 1898. After going round the head of a
horseshoe valley you reach two lovely rivers cascading down under the
path. From here there is a short climb to a spot called Kaliaghat,
which is a good campsite near the village of Pana. Overnight camp.
DAY 07: PANA - DHAKWANI (3353M) 6-7 HRS TREK :
This is another long, but spectacular day. The route traverses above
the village and then starts a steep climb up into a rhododendron forest
with many zigzags. It is a broad, well made track and after a number of
small summits a Pass is reached at 3,000m. The path now descends
gently, traversing along the valley to open meadows with views across
to the Kuari Pass. The track then traverses down around the side of the
valley, across several streams, before it plunges down a very steep and
loose section, much of which has been washed away by the monsoons - an
awkward and loose descent. At the bottom, you will see that the river
has cut through a deep rocky, dramatic gorge to your right. This is
wild country and there are no settlements where blue sheep and the
Himalayan black bear are said to be roaming here. A final climb brings
you above the tree-line to the campsite on the large pastures where
sheep and goats graze in summer, with the Kauri Pass towering above.
Overnight in camp.
DAY 08: DHAKWANI - KUARI PASS (3,658M) -
TALI (3310M) : 5-6 HRS TREK :
Ealry in the mornin g being the trek, ascend toward the Kuari Pass,
than follow the descent trek to Tali, follow a ridge from where you can
see the nice view of Garhwal Himalayas Peaks. Overngiht at camp.
DAY 09: TALI-TAPOVAN-JOSHIMATH (2100M) : 5-6
HRS TREK + 1 HRS DRIVE :
Early in the morning descending trek to Tapovan, en route you hva the
good chance to see the Kamet, Nilkanth (7,141m/23,425ft), Dunagiri
(7,067m/23,182ft) and Changabang (6,864m/22,516ft), with even Nanda
Devi herself visible if you walk along the ridge for a while later
drive to Joshimath, on arrival check in hotel, rest of the time visit
Adhi Shankara Charya Math, and Narshimha temple. overnight at hotel.
DAY 10: JOSHIMATH-GOVIND GHAT (DHAM) 1 HRS DRIVE + 5-6 HRS TREK TO
GHAGHRIA :
Early in the morning drive to Govind Ghat (Dhaam0 22 km, on arrival at
Govind Ghat meet to our pony men and commence trek 14 km/ 5-6 hrs to
Ghagahria. On arrival check in Guest hous. Explore the surroundings in
the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the Gurst house.
DAY 11: GHAGHRIA - VALLEY OF FLOWERS-GHAGHRIA : 4 KM TREK :
After breakfast trek to Valley Of Flowers (3858 m) from Ghangaria. Full
day explore the valley, with pick nick lunch. The valley is an
enchanting sight with an impressive array of rare wildflowers like
Geranium, Marsh marigold, Prinula, Potentilla, Geum, Asters, Lilium,
Ranunculus, Corydalis, Inula, Braham kamal, Campanula, Pedicularis,
Arisaema, Morina, Impatiens, Bistorta, Ligularia, Anaphalis,
Saxifrages, Sibbaldia, Thermo- psis, Trollius, Codonopsis,
Dactylorhiza, Cypripedium, Str- awberry, Epilobium, Rhododendrons and
numerous others. Most of the flowers have medicinal values too. The
valley is 10 kms long, 2 kms wide, and is divided by the Pushpawati
stream, into which several tiny streams and waterfalls merge. After
enjoying the beauty of valley trek back to Ghangaria. Dinner &
overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 12: GHAGHRIA - HEMKUND (4350M) -GHAGHRIA :
Early moring after breakfast trek to Hemkund Sahib (4350M) from
Ghangaria. This is quite a steep climb. In the Sikh holy book, The
Granth Sahib, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous
life, he meditated on the shores of a lake surrounded by seven
snowcapped mountains now recognized by Hemkund. Late afternoon trek
back to Ghangaria. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 13: GHAGHRIA - GOVIND GHAT- BADRINATH :
After breakfast trek down to reach Govind Ghat and from here drive to
The Holy Shrine Badrinath, 2 hrs drive, on arrival check in hotel rest
of the time visi the temple the base of Neel Kanth Peak. Overngiht at
hotel.
DAY 14: BADRINATH-KARANPRAYAG-SRINAGAR
:
Early in the morning drive back to Srinagar, long drive through the
small himalayan town. On arrival check in hotel or guest house....
DAY 15: SRINAGAR-RISHIKESH :
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh, on arrival check in hotel, evening
see the Ganga Arti (ceremony) at Parmarth Niketan. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 16: RISHIKESH-HARIDWAR - DELHI (TRAIN) :
After breakafst drive to Haridwar, board train to Delhi on arrival meet
to our representative, drive to hotel. Rest of the time leisur for
individual activities. After dinner drive to International airport take
the onward flight.
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