Overview
This mountain range, with its snow covered peaks, enormous valley and extensive plateaus, inspires awe in any one who visits it. The jeep safari also takes you to the Auli ski slopes that has the longest cable car service in India. This safari takes you to the lap of the Himalayas, synonymous with holiness and peace. Among all Himalayan regions, the Garhwal Himalayas – where the Holy Ganges emanates and which houses four of the most revered shrines of the Hindu religion – are considered especially holy. The jeep safari takes you to the holiest of these four shrines, Badrinath. Skanda Purana says “there are many shrines on earth, heaven and hell but none has been nor will be like Badrinath.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Take the early morning train to Haridwar, the gateway to the four pilgrimages and later drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in to hotel. Post – lunch half day sight seeing. Visit temples, Ashrams, Yoga centers, Ram and Lakshman Jhulas, the largest suspended bridge in India. Overnight: Hotel.
Drive by jeep from Rishikesh to Joshimath (8 hrs) along the Ganga and the Alaknanda rivers. Later take a 3.9 km cable car (the longest in Asia) to the scenic and picturesque Auli Ski Resort catching excellent views of the Garhwal Himalayas including Nanda Devi. Overnight stay will be at Auli tourist bungalow/Joshimath hotel.
Drive from Auli to Tapovan passing Joshimath where the statue of Narsingh is carved out of a single semi-precious stone. Drive to Reni to see the sulphur springs and return back to Auli. Overnight stay at Auli Tourist Bungalow/Joshimath Hotel.
Drive to Badrinath (2 hours) situated on the banks of Alaknanda and catches a glimpse of the Nar and Narayan Parvat and the Neelkanth peak (6597 m). In the lap of Narayan Parvat is the famous Hindu shrine of Badrinath (3110 m) dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Drive back to Auli via Joshimath. Overnight stay will be at Auli Tourist Bungalow/Joshimath Hotel.
Drive from Auli via Joshimath to Dogalbitta (4 hours) at 2347 m. It is a high altitude alpine meadow with great views of the Himalayan ranges. Overnight stay will be in a camp at Doggalbitta.
Drive from Doggalbitta to Chopta (7km) and then 3.5 km hike to Tungnath Temple (13,500 ft) set on the crest of a hill at a height of 3680 m. See breathtaking views of Panch Chuli, Nanda Devi and Kedarnath and a panoramic view of the Book Your TourGarhwal Himalayas. Come back to Doggalbitta Camp for overnight stay.
Drive from Doggalbitta to Uttarkashi (8 hours) on the banks of the Bhagirathi. A place to view historical monuments, temples, ashrams and dharamshalas. Overnight stay will be at a guest house in Uttarkashi.
Early morning embark on the 97 km drive from Uttarkashi to reach Gangotri, the source of Ganga River (4 hours). A scenic drive along the ancient pilgrimage route. Overnight stay in Hotel.
A day for local trekking, sightseeing. In the morning, trek around the area, have a picnic lunch and trek back to Gangotri Camp for overnight stay.
An early morning drive to Mussoorie (1921 m), a hill station. Mussoorie is known as the Queen of Hill Stations. Visit the famous gun hill where one can get panoramic views of snow clad Himalayas. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Mussoorie.
A half day for sightseeing, easy walks along the pine scented Happy Valley and the Tibetan township. View the cliff hung Buddhist shrine with ceremonial trumpets and acolytes reciting ancient scriptures. From there, a short drive to Dehradun to board the Shatabdi Express to Delhi. After arrival at Delhi Railway Station,Book Your Tour Tours Representatives will assist you transfer to the hotel.
Transfer to airport to catch onwards flight according to your flight schedule. Trip & Services ends Here
The Itinerary Includes :
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis on the chosen hotel / guesthouse
- Daily breakfast and Dinner at hotel
- All transfer and sightseeing by air-conditioned AC Coach or AC Cab
- English speaking guide For the sightseeing of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Haridwar and Rishikesh
- Entrances to the monuments
- Presently applicable all the taxes.
Does not Include :
- Any airport taxes
- Any airfares
Any new tax imposed by the Government - Any expenditure of personal nature such as tips, drinks, telephone charges, laundry etc
- Boat ride, cable car ride, elephant ride, rickshaw ride etc.
- Expenses due to bad weather, road block and other natural or personal reasons beyond our control
