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Himalayan Panoramas
HIMALAYAN
PANORAMAS AND KUARI PASS
VALLEY OF FLOWERS TREK
Delhi- Haridwar-
Deoprayag- Srinagar-
Ghat- Ramni-
Jhenjipani -Trek
Pana- Dhakwani- Kuari
Pass -Auli-
Parsari-
Joshimath-
Govindghat- Ghangriya-
Hemkund
Sahib -
Govindghat -Badrinath-
Gopeshwar-
Rishikesh-
Agra- Delhi
22 Days
The trek start from Ghat to Kuari Pass is
also know as the Curzon trail, the lord Curzon was a enthusiastic
Himalayan hiker. There are two routs one goes though Auli and Gorson
other Rout from Ghat to Dhakwani to Kuari Pass. The path trails it way
though green, forest, with the mountain. Always in the view, the comping
grounds are as delight in beautiful natural surroundings. At 4268 m,
Kuari Pass reached by a narrow pass, offers a superb panorama of
the Himalayas to the north east, and the west, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri,
Bethartoli, Hathi Parvat and Devsthan is some of the peaks.
Highest point : 4268m.
Day 01
Delhi
Arrival Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon
city sightseeing of Delhi. Evening tour briefing. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02
Delhi/ Haridwar (292m) 203 kms by Road
Early morning 6 hrs drive to Haridwar.
Upon arrival check in hotel. Afternoon by cable car hill visit to Mansa
Devi
Temple for a fascinating
view of Ganges and this festive religious town. Later to visit to main
Ghat Har Ki Pairi (The footstep of God), is supposed to be at the precise
spot where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains.
Consequently the river’s power to wash away sins at this spot is
superlative and the seat of sanctity is a footprint Lord Vishnu left in a
stone here. Each evening at sunset priests perform the Ganga
Arti, or river worship, ceremony here,
when lights which are set on the water drift downstream and the priests
engage in their elaborate rituals. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03
Haridwar/ Deoprayag (618m)/Srinagar (579m) 126 kms by Road
Morning drive to Srinagar. On the way visit
Deoprayag and puja at confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers at the
temple. Then after drive to Srinagar. P.M. visit market. Overnight stay at
tourist bungalow/hotel.
Day 04
Srinagar/ Ghat (1331m) 113 kms by Road
Early morning after breakfast drive to Ghat 6
hrs through Garhwali, landscape dotted with ethnic settlements following
the river. Evening explore the mini township. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 05
Ghat/Ramni (1982m) 10 kms Trek
Gradual trek
walk 6 hrs through Deodar forest and Bhotia villages leaving behind the
Nandakini River. An ethnic school near village of Ramni is very
interesting. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 06
Ramni/ Jhenjipani (1524m) 13 kms Trek
An ascend of about 3 hrs and a gradual descend
of 2 hrs through a quiet forest and a local settlement en route. The
locals here are a unique race of Brahmins as they have never ventured
beyond the mountains ever into the towns. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 07
Jhenjipani/ Pana (2043m) 12 kms Trek
A 4 hrs trek ascending steeply for about 3 hrs
followed by descend into the village of Pana. The route follows the valley
and this village of Pana contains the Garhwali Gangari community known for
their expertise in sheep wool weaving activities. They only ever use
homespun clothes. Evening for rendezvous with the locals. Overnight stay
in tent.
Day 08
Pana/ Dhakwani (2296m) 10 kms Trek
Trek 6 hrs gradually ascending through thick
forests containing a rich variety of flora and fauna. Numerous herbs are
found in this area and the locals are known to pick them for local use.
Nomads grazing their sheeps en route is indeed interesting encounter as
they lead a totally contrasting life-style. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 09
Dhakwani/ Kuari Pass (4268m) 10 kms Trek
Gradual ascend 5 hrs passing through silent
forest and emerging into a meadow presenting the first dramatic views of
Nanda Devi Peaks and Pangarchula peaks. The panorama is beyond imagination
and the meadow presents an ethnic arena of the locals and nomads
punctuating the meadow with their sheds while grazing their sheep and
cattle. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 10
Kuari Pass/ Auli (2740m) 17 kms Trek
Early morning starting after breakfast trek
down to Auli 4 hrs - a winter ski resort, at the height of 3000m. Auli
provides excellent opportunities for cross country, slalom and downhill
skiing events. When not skiing, visitors can feast their eyes on
breathtaking views of peaks like Nanda Devi (7873m), Kamet (7756m), Mana
Parvat (7273m) and Dunagiri (7006m) without being aware that their seeming
closeness is a mere illusion. Time loses all Meaning while these panoramic
sights engross you. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 11
Auli/ Parsari Village (2240m) 6 kms Trek
Trek down to Parsari Village 2 hrs. Parsari is
a large village presenting an interesting atmosphere. Afternoon to visit
the Shiva Temple and Durga temple. Explore the handicrafts of this place
in the lanes. Evening with local staff. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 12
Parsari/ Joshimath (1875m) 2 kms Trek/4 kms by Road
Early morning trek down 30 mns to road ahead
and drive to Joshimath by Jeep visiting the meditation point of Swami
Sankaracharya and Narsing Temple. Overnight stay at tourist
bungalow/hotel.
Day 13
Joshimath/ Govindghat (1828m)/Ghangriya (3048m) 20 kms by Road/14 kms Trek
Morning after breakfast drive to reach
Govindghat by covering approx. 20 kms. Upon arrival start trekking to
reach Ghangriya by covering approx.
14 kms in 5 hrs.
The trek begins by crossing the suspension bridge over
Alaknanda river. The path continues in zigzag with the constant companion
Lakshman Ganga gurgling past dense vegetation and forest. One can have
panoramic views of Kak Bhusandi Valley. Ghangriya is the base for both
Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib (4150m) which is the holiest place for
the Sikhs. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 14
Ghangriya/Valley of Flowers (3658-3962m)/Ghangriya (3048m)10 kms Trek
Ghangriya is nestled amidst the giant deodars.
Morning after breakfast start trekking to the Valley of Flowers. The path
climbs up steadily. The valley is spread in approx. 20 sq. kms area. It
was discovered accidentally by the British mountaineer Frank Smythe while
returning from Mt. Kamet in 1934 in the upper reaches of Bhyunder valley.
The elevation ranges between 3658 to 3962m. It has the largest collection
of wild flowers. Notable among them are Himalayan blue poppy, brahma kamal,
rennanclus, jareneyum, potentila, dumex etc. Return to Ghangriya for
overnight stay in tent.
Day 15
Ghangriya/ Hemkund Sahib (4150m)/Ghangriya (3048m)12 kms Trek
Morning after breakfast start trekking 6 kms
to Hemkund Sahib. The winding path climbs up to a high altitude Himalayan
fresh water lake with a profusion of flowers. Legend has it that this lake
was made by Lord Rama’s brother Lakshmana by shooting an arrow to quench
the thirst of Sita, wife of Lord Rama. The founder of the Sikh religion
Guru Govind Singh meditated here. There is a temple dedicated to Lakshmana
and a gurudwara (place of worship for Sikhs). The lake is called Lakshmana
Theertha by Hindus and Hemkund by Sikhs. The stream flows out and joins
the river Alaknanda near Govindghat. You will see many Hindus and Sikhs on
your way to the lake. Return to Ghangriya for overnight stay in tent.
Day 16
Ghangriya/Govindghat (1828m)/Badrinath (3096m) 14 kms Trek/28 kms by Road
Morning after breakfast start trekking to
reach Govindghat. Upon arrival drive to Badrinath. Afternoon visit the
Badrinarayan temple which is one of the holiest shrines of the Hindus.
Watch the beautiful evening prayer in the temple. Overnight stay at
tourist bungalow/hotel.
Day 17
Badrinath/
Mana Village (3100m)/Badrinath (3096m) 6 kms Trek
Morning after breakfast start trekking 3 kms
to Mana Village. Full day sightseeing of Mana Village where we can see
Vyash Gufa, where Maharshi Vyash wrote Mahabharat (Holy book of Hindu).
This village is famous for woollen handicraft cloth like blanket, carpet,
shawl, sweater etc. Return to Badrinath for overnight stay at tourist
bungalow/hotel.
Day 18
Badrinath /Joshimath (1875m)/Gopeshwar (1219m)100 kms by Road
Early morning after breakfast drive to
Gopeshwar approx. 100 kms in
4 hrs. Lunch en route.
Continue after lunch and reach Gopeshwar. P.M. visit Gopinath Temple.
Overnight stay at tourist bungalow.
Day 19 Gopeshwar/ Chopta (2500m)/Gopeshwar (1219m)
80 kms by Road/10 kms Trek
Early morning drive by jeep to Chopta 40 kms.
Then 5 kms trek to climbing Chopta opens at view of the Himalayan
panoramas and visit Tungnath Temple. Tungnath by walk to witness the
prayers of this ancient temple of Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at tourist
bungalow.
Day 20
Gopeshwar/ Rishikesh (340m) 209 kms by Road
Early morning after breakfast drive to
Rishikesh 7 hrs. Evening visit temples and main Ghat of Ganga. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 21
Rishikesh/ Delhi by Train
Late morning after breakfast drive to
Haridwar railway station by train to Delhi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 22
Departure
Transfer from hotel to International
Airport for departure.
