Apart from being a natural heritage, the Himalayas and specifically the Garhwal region of Uttaranchal is a spiritual heritage for the Hindus. From the Himalayas has originated so many life-giving perennial rivers that have sustained such a rich civilization. The Holy Ganges and its tributaries of Alaknanda, Mandakini and many more are of unparalleled importance in the history and culture of India.
The most visited places of pilgrimage in India are located in the Himalayas. Prominent among them are Kedarnath and Badrinath as well as Gangotri and Yamunotri - the glacial origins of the holy rivers of Ganga and Yamuna, popularly referred to as the Char Dham Yatra, is considered as the most revered Hinjdu pilgrimage circuit and followers from all over the world and all walks of life make a trip to this circuit as something that should be done atleast once in their lifetime

Apart from the main Temples there are several Hindu shrines and sites that find a prominent place in Hindu religion and mythology scattered all over the Region. There are also some seminal Sikh pilgrimage spots in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. GIO's Spiritual trips offer a fresh perspective to pilgrimage tours by making it more pleasurable and truly comfortable through its lodges and camps as well as several value added services.,

Our Spiritual trips are mostly based at Himalayan Eco Lodges and camps, a venture of Great Indian Outdoors (P) Ltd, the parent company (Refer Camps & Lodges section of the site). This means total control on quality of the trip and a fair amount of customization if needed.

A sound body that is well rested and is at ease makes for a more fulfilling spiritual experience as one takes on the rigours of a pilgrimage tour. Keeping this in mind, GIO's spiritual trips are based primarily in Deluxe accommodations with all creature comforts, running hot & cold water, clean fresh linen in beautiful Himalayan locations away from traffic and crowded markets.

Our kitchens prepare wholesome fresh meals with utmost care and fresh produce that is customized to the tastes and preferences of the people visiting us. Special meal arrangements are also taken care of where required.

Our kitchens prepare wholesome fresh meals with utmost care and fresh produce that is customized to the tastes and preferences of the people visiting us. Special meal arrangements are also taken care of where required.

Side trips to other temples & places of interest along the way, Interesting outdoor activities, village visits and walks & Trip Extensions and so on make our trips interesting for everyone in the family especially youngsters and the young at heart who, having made the long trip to the Himalayas would like to make the most of it.

One part of the trip that is most crucial is travelling from one temple to the other through the mountainous roads of the region. GIO takes special care to address this issue by only working with quality & trusted Transporters with whom we have a very long association over the years. Driver experience & behaviour, Vehicles fitness and proper paper work are given special importance by us.