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DO DHAM YATRA
- Region - Uttarakhand
- Duration 8 Days
- Altitute 4000m
- Stay Rooms
- Difficulty Moderate+
Detail itinenary
Today we arrive in Haridwar and check into our hotel. In the evening, we witness the grand Ganga Aarti on the banks of the River Ganga at Har Ki Pauri. We also take a dip in the holy water and pray for a safe & memorable pilgrimage. Overnight in Rishikesh
Arrive early in the morning and drive initially along the Ganga and then Alaknanda & Mandakini to reach Guptkashi (Kund). Once in the hotel, relax in the scenic surroundings by the River Mandakini or go for a small walk by the river side. Overnight in Guptkashi (Kund)
Early morning, drive to Phata and from there fly to Kedarnath. After your visit to Kedarnath, fly back to Phata. From Phata, drive back to the mountain lodge in Kund for the night. Overnight at Kund
Note: If in case the helicopter service is not available due to weather condition, we will fly next day which is kept as a reserve day
Today we visit the famous temples of Guptkashi, Narayankoti temple complex, Kalimath and others. Later in the evening visit Omkareshwar temple and attend aarti. Omkareshwar temple is a winter seat of Kedarnath ji.
This is also a reserve day in case the helicopter schedule was disrupted for any reason. Overnight in the hotel.
Post breakfast, begin the drive to Auli. Enroute visit the Gopinath temple at Gopeshwar and Narsingh Devta at Joshimath. Arrive in Auli in the evening. Overnight in Auli
Post early breakfast drive up to Badrinath. This drive would take about 2 -2.5 hrs. In Badrinath also visit the Tapt Kund, Narayan Kund, Mata Murty temple, etc. and also visit Mana village (the last village on the Indian border). In Mana, you can shop for some local handicrafts and handmade woollen items. Depending on the time available, you can also take a walk to the thundering Vasundhara Falls (round walk of about 3 hrs). Later in the afternoon, head back to Auli. Arrive back in the lodge by the evening. Overnight in Auli
Morning drive to Rishikesh, en-route visit the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda called Devprayag (formation of Holy Ganges). After visit Devprayag drive towards Rishikesh. In the evening attend Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight in Rishikesh
Check out in the morning & drive to your own destination.
Trip Ends Here !!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP
- Comfortable Deluxe Properties With All Basic Amenities for Stay in Rishikesh , Kund (Kedarnath - Chopta Valley), Auli & Haridwar
- Temples and Other Auspicious Sites You Would Be Visiting in Addition to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath
- Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath
- Narayankoti Village & Temple Complex
- Guptkashi Shiva &ardhanareshwar Temples
- Kalimath
- Tungnath Temple
- Gopinath Temple, Gopeshwar
- Ganesh & Vyas Gufa
- Narsingh Temple & Shankaracharya Cave
- Helicopter Ride to Kedarnath With Vip Darshan Ticket (at an extra cost)
- Visit & Offer Prayers at the Panchprayags
- Vishnuprayag(Confluence of Dhauli Ganga & Alaknanda Rivers)
- Nandprayag (Confluence of Nandakini& Alaknanda Rivers)
- Karnaprayag (Confluence of Pinder & Alaknanda Rivers)
- Rudraprayag (Confluence of Mandakini& Alaknanda Rivers)
- Devprayag (Confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda Rivers) – Birthplace of the Ganga River
- Beautiful Himalayan Places That You Will Get to Experience
- Hike to Chopta Meadows
- Mana Village Where You Can Shop for Local Handicrafts and Handmade Woollens
- Saraswati River
- Cable Car Ride to the Higher Slopes of Auli for Viewinghimalayan Panorama Including Nanda Devi (the Second Highest Peak in India)
- Transport by Comfortable Vehicle: Dezire, Ertiga, Innova Crysta Or Tempo Traveler
SKETCH ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN DEHRADUN AIRPORT & DRIVE TO HARIDWAR (DRIVE/1.5 HRS)
DAY 02: HARIDWAR - GUPTKASHI (KUND)(DRIVE/6-7 HRS)
DAY 03: GUPTKASHI (KUND) - PHATA - FLY TO KEDARNATH - PHATA – GUPTKASHI (KUND) (DRIVE/ 45 MINS - 1 HR ONE WAY & HELICOPTER/ 7 MINS FLYING TIME)
DAY 04: GUPTKASHI (KUND) – LOCAL TEMPLE VISITS & RESERVE DAY FOR KEDARNATH
DAY 05: GUPTKASHI (KUND) - AULI (DRIVE/4.5 HRS)
DAY 06: AULI - BADRINATH – AULI (DRIVE/ 2HRS ONE WAY)
DAY 07: AULI– RISHIKESH (DRIVE/ 9 HRS)
DAY 08: DEPART FROM RISHIKESH TO DEHRADUN AIRPORT/RAILWAY STATION (DRIVE/ 1 HR)
Detail itinenary
Today we arrive in Haridwar and check into our hotel. In the evening, we witness the grand Ganga Aarti on the banks of the River Ganga at Har Ki Pauri. We also take a dip in the holy water and pray for a safe & memorable pilgrimage. Overnight in Rishikesh
Arrive early in the morning and drive initially along the Ganga and then Alaknanda & Mandakini to reach Guptkashi (Kund). Once in the hotel, relax in the scenic surroundings by the River Mandakini or go for a small walk by the river side. Overnight in Guptkashi (Kund)
Early morning, drive to Phata and from there fly to Kedarnath. After your visit to Kedarnath, fly back to Phata. From Phata, drive back to the mountain lodge in Kund for the night. Overnight at Kund
Note: If in case the helicopter service is not available due to weather condition, we will fly next day which is kept as a reserve day
Today we visit the famous temples of Guptkashi, Narayankoti temple complex, Kalimath and others. Later in the evening visit Omkareshwar temple and attend aarti. Omkareshwar temple is a winter seat of Kedarnath ji.
This is also a reserve day in case the helicopter schedule was disrupted for any reason. Overnight in the hotel.
Post breakfast, begin the drive to Auli. Enroute visit the Gopinath temple at Gopeshwar and Narsingh Devta at Joshimath. Arrive in Auli in the evening. Overnight in Auli
Post early breakfast drive up to Badrinath. This drive would take about 2 -2.5 hrs. In Badrinath also visit the Tapt Kund, Narayan Kund, Mata Murty temple, etc. and also visit Mana village (the last village on the Indian border). In Mana, you can shop for some local handicrafts and handmade woollen items. Depending on the time available, you can also take a walk to the thundering Vasundhara Falls (round walk of about 3 hrs). Later in the afternoon, head back to Auli. Arrive back in the lodge by the evening. Overnight in Auli
Morning drive to Rishikesh, en-route visit the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda called Devprayag (formation of Holy Ganges). After visit Devprayag drive towards Rishikesh. In the evening attend Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight in Rishikesh
Check out in the morning & drive to your own destination.
Trip Ends Here !!
PRICE INCLUSIONS
- Transport from & back to Dehradun airport/Rishikesh/Haridwar as per the itinerary. We provide knowledgeable driver who is well versed with the route. (Please note AC will not be operated on hills)
- Accommodation as follows (In case of odd numbers, that person will share the hotel or lodge on triple sharing)
- Rishikesh: Keys Lite by Lemon or similar
- Kund: In Verdant Valley in Deluxe room with private sit out
- Auli: In Himalayan High in Deluxe room with mountain view
- Haridwar: In Sterling or Renest or similar in Deluxe room
Note: While every effort would be made to get the reservations in the above hotels, in case of non-availability, hotels in a similar category would be booked
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Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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1 bottled water per person per day
- GST
PRICE EXCLUSIONS
- GST 5%
- Helicopter tickets, Special Pooja & VIP Darshan charges (Can be arranged at extra cost whenever required)
- Mule/Porters/Dolis - Can be arranged at extra cost wherever required
- Soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
- Any still/video camera charges, entry charges, special darshan charges, etc.
- Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, etc.
- Insurance
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PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
- All payments for the trips, transfers, porterage, etc. should be made in full before the trip starts.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event that you need to cancel your booking due to any avoidable or unavoidable circumstances:
- We must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive the request in writing. Any cancellation sent on a Sunday or any National Holiday(s), will be considered on the next official working day.
- Payment for this trip will not be adjusted towards any future trip(s)
- In the event of any cancellation(s) after trip commencement, there will be no refunds and any costs incurred due to this cancellation will be borne by you.
- Irrespective of when a trip is booked, the above condition will hold true
- Cancellation charges will be as follows
- >45 Days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
- 30-45 Days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
- 15-30 Days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
- <15 Days: No refund
VITAL INFORMATION
WEATHER DETAILS
This snow trek is organized between Dec & mid-March when the region has had good snowfall. Contrary to the popular belief winters is a good time to be in the mountains if one is equipped properly. Most locals inhabiting higher reaches of the mountains don’t mind the problems associated with snowfall and seem to have a good time during these months. Also there are lots of local festivals in these months. In these months weather is generally clear most of the days. Day time is normally pleasantly warm with one getting to enjoy sitting out in the sun. Temperature would be around 12-17 °C. Evenings are quite cold and one would need to be inside a tent/room or sitting outside next to fire with proper winter clothes. The evening temperatures will be around – 3 to 5 °C. Nights can be very cold with temperatures in the range of – 8 to 0 °C.
Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications.
LIST OF ESSENTIALS
It is very important for this adventure trip that you need to be equipped properly and with a bit of back up. Mountain/adventure travel requires one to be adequately equipped with the right kind of personal gear. Since one is travelling in the wilderness there will be hardly any opportunity to buy anything once you hit the trail so we urge you to carefully pack everything into your bags.
- T-shirts (Full) – 2/3
- Warm shirt/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt
- Trekking Pants (water resistant/repellent & having inside lining for extra warmth) - 2
- Windproof/water resistant outer shell (jacket) of good quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) with a proper hood
- Down jacket with min 600 fill power rating
- Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
- Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
- Woollen cap (Balaclava)
- Inner fleece gloves
- Outer water proof gloves
- Thick woollen socks & regular socks (4 – 5 pairs)
- Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Comfortable waterproof (Goretex) Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole and high ankles are recommended)
- Camp shoes (these can be easy to slip in sneakers/sport shoes)
- Gaiters
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small light weight towel
- Insulated water bottle & hydration pack (optional)
- Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
- Sun glasses with UV protection and ability to cut the glare (imp when traversing through snow)
- Sturdy walking stick / Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
- Personal toiletries
- Book, if you like reading
- Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
- Carry rain cover for your bags
- Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain
- Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
- …LOADS OF ENTHUSIASM!! AND A PLEDGE TO LEAVE NO TRACE
Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. As you will be walking long distances carrying a rucksack, avoid bringing unnecessary items on the trek. Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewellery and electronic items on the trek.
NOTE: In case you are planning to put your bag on a mule or taking a porter please get a duffel bag or rucksack and keep it in mind that there is a possibility that the bag at times might brush against a rock or a tree and get slightly damaged so don't get very expensive bags. Also in case of damage we shall not be held accountable.
TRANSPORT OPTIONS (DELHI – DEHRADUN – DELHI)
For travel to Dehradun/Haridwar/Haridwar, one can choose between air, rail & road. For air travel, the closest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Air India, Jet Airways, GoAir & Spice Jet. Train travel is highly recommended with enough options being there. For train details, you could log on to www.indianrail.gov.in and for online railway ticket bookings you could log on to www.irctc.co.in.
There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Dehradun that cost about Rs. 300 - 800 per person. These buses depart from Delhi ISBT every 30 mins to 1 hr or so and take about 4/5 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.
OUR TREKKING CODE
We are mountain lovers and have pledged to bring no harm to them in our pursuit of running organised wilderness travel in the Himalayas and seek your assistance too in this regard. We are more than convinced that one can have more fun on a trip if we go about it in a way that no harm is caused to the ecology. In this regard we have a set of guidelines that we adhere to based on the tenets of 'Leave No Trace' & 'Tread Light' policies. These guidelines are very simple and emphasise on travelling in small groups, better planning, understanding impact of camping, proper waste disposal, respecting local cultures, sensitivity towards wildlife and so on. We have a complete section on our trekking code in the 'GIO trekking Manual'. This manual will be couriered to you once you confirm a trip with us.
ACCLIMATISATION & HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS
This is one of the most important aspects of traveling in the high Himalayas and cannot be ignored or set aside. Acclimatization basically means our body adjusting to lower levels of oxygen (rarefied air) & reduced air pressure as me move up. In case one does not acclimatize properly there are chances of the person facing extreme discomfort and this can be fatal in extreme cases. While there is no set route to getting properly acclimatized there are general precautions and steps that one can take to initiate good acclimatization. Our trekking guides will assist you with these steps and also once you book a trip with us the 'GIO Trekking Manual' which will cover this aspect extensively will be couriered to you. This is sure to help you enjoy the trek in very good shape.
SELECTING THE RIGHT TREK & TRAINING FOR IT
Most important thing is to select the right trek keeping in mind your experience or inexperience, health, objectives & ability. Our senior team people can assist you with this, so when contacting us do mention if you need guidance on this front also refer to our trek grading system mentioned below. Once the right trek is selected comes your preparation. Once you have booked a trip with us we will courier the 'GIO Trekking Manual' to you which will have a complete practice drill explained in detail.
TREK GRADING SYSTEM
We have broadly classified our treks as below:
Easy: These treks are 3 to 5 days long and involve walking for about 3/4 hrs daily. The trail on such treks is well defined but not always flat. These are great for families and first-timers
Moderate: On these treks, one is not required to trek for more than 5/6 hrs a day. Also the terrain is not too difficult. These treks are normally a week or so long. For these treks, prior trekking experience is not necessary. Very rarely on these treks would one camp at altitudes higher than 3800m. These treks are great for first-timers or for veterans wanting to go on a trail which is relatively less demanding
Moderate+: These are moderate treks with mostly one difficult day. These trails are fine for fit beginners also.
Vigorous: On these treks one can be required to trek continuously for more than a week through remote areas and at times trekking for more than 7 hrs a day. On most of these treks one has to cross passes or areas which are snow-covered and involve camping at an altitude of more than 4000m. Fit people with some kind of hiking experience & a spirit of adventure can contemplate going on these trails.
Strenuous: These treks apart from having continuous trekking stretches are at places technical and might require assistance from trip leader/guide and other staff people. All these treks have rest days in between. Also, all of them involve crossing passes or areas having an altitude of more than 4500m. First-timers are discouraged from walking such routes.
Expedition Style: These involve long walks at high altitudes at times around 6000m. Camping can also be well over the snow line and on glaciers at times. Safety ropes, ice axes, and crampons might be required on these treks. These treks are not technically very difficult but are considerably challenging. Previous vigorous/strenuous trekking experience is required.
DISCLAIMER
Great Indian Outdoors (P) Ltd. takes utmost care to ensure the safety of its clients. However, in the case of any unforeseen mishaps, Great Indian Outdoors (P) Ltd. will not be liable for any injuries caused or for loss of life. All disputes rising due to the above are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi/Delhi only. All participants would be required to sign an Indemnity Form before the start of the program, without which they would not be allowed to take part in the trip/program/activities.
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