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HIMALAYAN
ENCOUNTER
7 Nights 8 Days
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through Gnaga and Madakini Valley all along the Ganga, Alaknanda
and Mandakini river. Visit to Okhimath, the winter seat of
lord Kedarnath. Trek to Devriatal, one of the finest high
alititude Himalayan lakes. Trek to Tungnath, one of the oldest
& highest lord Shiva temple in india. Drive through Kedar
nath musk deer sanctuary of Nanda Devi National Park, the
highest park in India to encounter the rare Himalayan flora
and fauna |
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ITINERAY
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| Day
01: Arrive Delhi |
Arrive
Delhi and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
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| Day-01:
Delhi-Rishikesh: Drive: ( 6 hours) |
Morning
after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Enroute visit Haridwar.
Arrive Rishikesh visit ghats and Ashrams at Rishikesh. Overnight
hotel.
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02: Rishikesh/Okhimath,Drive-7 HRS. Overnight Camp/Guest House |
 Morning
after breakfast drive to Okhimath, the winter seat of lord
Kedarnath. The entire drive today is along the Ganga, Alaknanda
and Mandakini river. We stop at Devprayag for the view of
the famous confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river
making the holy Ganges. And at Kaudiyala for a cup of tea
and Rudraprayag for lunch. Arrive Okhimath and camp/guest
house. Evening visit the beautiful temple of Okhimath and
the market of a small hill town. Dinner and overnight camp/guest
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03. Okhimath/Sari/Devriatal/Sari Trek 5-6 HRS. Overnight Camp |
 Morning
after breakfast we trek to Devriatal. Initially the trek goes
through the village trails, giving you a chance to have a
close encounter with the settlement pattern, dress, jwellwery
and life style of the mountain people. Later the trek goes
through thick forest . On the last stretch we come close to
tree line to reach the lake. Enjoy the outstanding view of
the area and specially reflection of Chukhamba (,7138 mts)
and Greater Himalayan peaks in the lake. Explore the area
and trek back to Sari. We join the village women carrying
dry leaves for their fields, on this stretch. After lunch
drive to Bania Kund . Dinner and overnight camp.
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| DAY04.
Bania Kund /Chopta. TREK: 2-3 HRS. |
An
easy day. Morning free to explore the area . Encounter some
of the Himalayan species of Birds. After late breakfast walk
to chopta. We walk through some of good meadows. Arrive Chopta
and camp. After late lunch free time to explore the area.
Dinner and overnight Camp.
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05. Chopta/Tungnath/Chopta Trek:6-7 HRS.Overnight Camp |
Early morning enjoy the avi fauna of the area. As the area
has real thick forests chances of encountering Himalayan Birds
and wild life are great here. After breakfast trek to Chopta
and to Tungnath. The entire trek today is a gradual ascent
through the forest of dwarf rhododendron. One can see the
rare "Monal" the most colorful pheasant in the area.
Arrive Tunganth .Explore the anciant temple complex. Packed
lunch. Those who are fit enough can trek futher to Chandrashilla.
Enjoy the panoramic view of 360" of the greater Himalayan
peaks and the entire valley. Explore the area and trek down
to Chopta . Arrive and camp. Dinner and overnight camp |
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06. Chopta /Mandal/Rishikesh Trek 2-3 HRS. DRIVE 7-8 HRS.
Overnight Camp |
Morning
after breakfast trek to Mandal. Today we trek/ drive through
the KedarNath Musk Deer Sanctuary. Chances of encountering
rare Himalayan fauna are very high here. Lunch reroute. After
lunch drive to Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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| Day-07:
Rishikesh/Delhi: |
After
breakfast drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi. Check into hotel for
overnight stay.
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| Day
08: Delhi -Onward destination |
Morning
sightseeing of old and New Delhi. Evening departure transfer
to international airport to board flight for onward destination.
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