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Day 01. Flight to India (Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in
Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital Delhi
is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Indo Vacations
representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Day
02. Delhi - Haridwar (about 205 km)
Today we drive to
Haridwar and
On arrival you will transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti
in evening. Back to your hotel, Night halt. BD
Day 03. Haridwar - Rishikesh - Haridwar
(about 80 km)
Today is a trip
to Rishikesh planned (40 km). Rishikesh is a holy place for the
Hindus and is known for meditation centers and yoga ashrams. In the
evening drive back to Haridwar.
BD
Day 04. Haridwar -
Uttarkashi (about 180 km)
Today we drive to Uttarakashi.
Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of
Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is
erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash
Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
BD
Day 05. Uttarakashi - Gangotri - Uttarakashi
(about 170 km)
We proceed to
Gangotri (3048 mts), Enroute we enjoy picturesque Harsil village,
Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas.
After Gangotri Darshan we return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at
Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar
Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of
Bhagirathi.
Submerged Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock
Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat
when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in
winter months when water level decreases.
Kedar Ganga Sangam: Around 100 Yards from the Ganga Temple flows the
river Kedar Ganga. Starting from the Kedar Valle, this river meets
the Bhagirathi on its left bank. BD
Day 06. Uttarakashi
- Rudraprayag (about 184 km)
Early morning, drive to Rudraprayag. Check in Hotel, night halt.
Rudraprayag: It is the confluence of river Mandakini and river
Alaknanda.
Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms).
BD
Day 07. Rudraprayag -
Badrinath (about 182 km)
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. Check in Hotel. Later at evening
visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti. Overnight stay. Badrinath one of
the 'Four Dhams' is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of
the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded
on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan
with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This
revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got
the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river
Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the
Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund : A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming
a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
Brahama Kapal :
A flat platform on the bank of river
Alaknanda. Hindus perform proppitiating rites for their deceased
ancestors.
Sheshnetra : 1.5kms. away is a boulder having an impression
of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag's eye.
Charanpaduka : 3kms. away is a beautiful meadow where the
footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on a boulder.
Mata Murty Temple : Devoted to the mother of Sri
Badrinathji. Other important temples include Sesh Netra Temple,
Urvashi Temple and Charanpaduka.
Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last
Indian village before Tibet.
Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a
magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. From Badrinath out of
which 2 kms. Is motorable upto Mana.
Bhim Pul : On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock
forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It
presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the
narrow passage under the rock and is believe to have been placed
there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave) : Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved
Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic
commentaries.
BD
Day 08. Badrinath - Joshimath
(about 50 km)
Today we drive back to Joshimath.
Joshimath is also an important pilgrimage center. We take a cable
car ride up to Auli. The palace Auli is popular ski resort.
BD
Day 09. Joshimath - Ranikhet (about 212 km)
Today we drive to Kumaon following the
pindar river. When visibility is good to let the eyes of high -
himalayas Trisul (7120 m) and Nanda Devi to
enjoy
Panchuli (6904 m) Afternoon sightseeing of Jhula Devi and shakti
Temple.
BD
Day 10. Ranikhet - Almora - Nanital (about
105 km)
Today we drive to Nanital via Almora
From Ranikhet. The small town of almora is situated on a hill at an
attitude of 1650 meter above sea level. Almora looks like a 5 km
long horse. This city spread over a fertile valley terraces and four
rows of hills. This city is center of the social and cultural events
from arround the kumaon region. Almora is also known as the home of
freedom figthers, writers, Jouranlists, editors, administrators,
soldiers, and artists, It goes on to Nanital.
Nanital is located 1938 meters
hight in the kumaon and is in
the summer months of may and June is a popular gateway for local
tourists. as it is beautyfully situated on a lake and is surrounded
by mountains. you can still see the palace its cononial past as a
former summer residence of the administration of englishmen
otherwise Nanital is an ideal starting point for hikes and
excursions in the surrounding towns.
BD
Day 11. Nanital - Corbett
National Park (about 150 km)
Today we drive down to the slopes of
the siwalik. Corbett National park is the first National park of
India, which was founded in 1936 by the active work of the
Englishman Jim Corbett. Now houses the world famous park about a
hundred of the last Bengal Bengal tiger.
BD
Day 12. Corbett national park
In the early morning you will have a
safari in the Corbett National Park. You will view various animals
like Tigers, Leopards, Sambars, Chital, Hog Deer, Porcupine, Wild
Pigs and Fox. On the route stop for birding. Here you will view
Great slaty woodpecker, Great hornbill, Puff-throated babbler,
White-rumped shama, Pallas fish eagle etc.
BD
Day 13. Corbett National park
- Delhi (about 250 km)
Upon on request we can also a morning
safari, then we drive to delhi. In the Afternoon arrive in delhi,
The rest of time at leisure.
BD
Day 14. Flight to home
Transfer to airport for flight to home
destination.
(End of
our services)
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