Trip Fact

Trip Duration 11 days
Destination Kumaon Himalaya
Trip Grade Strenuous
Season Mid Feb – June, September – Nov
Altitude 5579m

A ten days trip which involves drive to Gangotri , the ancient source of the holy river Ganga and trek to the finest high altitude Himalayan lake, Kedar tal (4912 mts) and further Patangni Dhar punctuated with breath stopping close view of Greater Himalayan peaks e.g. Thaleysagar (6904 mts), Brigupanth (6772 mts) and Jogin Group of peaks , Gangtri group , Rudugaira and others . The emerald lake with melting snow of Kedar glacier originates kedarganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi, considered as lord Shiva,’s contribution to Bhagirathi. One can encounter a good variety of high altitude fauna e.g. Bharal (blue sheep), Goral, Himalayan black bear with a great variety of birds.

Outline Day to Day Itinerary:

  • Day 01:Arrival Delhi
  • Day 02:Arriva Kathgodam & Drive To Loharkhet
  • Day 03:Loharkhet – Kharkiya ( 5 HRS BY JEEP ) & TREK TO KHATI (5 kms, 2 hrs)
  • Day 04:Khati – Dwali (2575 M/8498 FT)
  • Day 05:Dwali – Phurkta (14300 FT) TO PINDARI CAMP SITE 3660 MTS (12,000 feet).
  • Day 06:PINDARI GLACIER CAMP – DWALI
  • Day 07:Bagubassa – Roopkund (4450 mts/14600 ft) – Bedni Bugyal (7-8 hrs)
  • Day 08:Bedni Bugyal – Wan (10 km/ 3-4 hrs) – Rudraprayag
  • Day 09:Rudraprayag – Haridwar – Delhi
  • Day 10:Delhi – Departure

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrive- DelhiOn arrival meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at hotel.
  • Day 02:Delhi- ShimlaIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Shimla, Upon arrival at Shimla check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 03:Shimla – ManaliIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Manali, Upon arrival at Manali check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 04:Manali – Prini – Sythen ( 4 hours)In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, after half and drive we will start our trekking from Prini. After few Kilometers beyond Sythen village , we will establish our camps. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at camps.
  • Day 05:Sythen – Chikha ( 4 hours)In the morning after breakfast with packed lunch we will start trekking towards Chikka through lush green high altitude pastures to a beautiful campsite. You will find there few waterfalls behind your campsite. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 06:Chikha – Bhalu Ka Dhera ( 4 hours):Today trekking is very easy till our next camp site “ Bhalu Ka Dera” at the base of Hampta Pass (3700 meters). Bhalu ka Dera is literally translated into Bears Camp where small brown bears use the caves around to hibernate in the winter. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 07:Bhalu ka Dhera – Hampta Pass – Silliguri ( 6 to 7 hours)Today trekking is challenging, We have to climb up Hampta Pass at 4270 meters, it will take around to go up 3 to 4 hours. The views from the top of the Pass include some high peaks and stunning mountain scenery. In the night have your dinner. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 08:Silliguri – Chatru – Manali ( 4 hours trekking + 4 hours drive)In the morning after breakfast we will start our trekking towards Chatru Via Chandra Valley and Lahoul await you on this day. After two river crossings you get to Chatru which is on the road head and is the end of this trek. From here we will catch our vehicle to reach Manali, Upon arrival at Manali, check in at the hotel Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 09:Manali – ChandigarhIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Chandigarh, Upon arrival at Chandigarh, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 10:Chandigarh – DelhiIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and we will take a half day sightseeing tour before leaving to Delhi by visiting Pinjore Garden, Rock Garden & Sukhna Lake, later drive towards Delhi, Upon arrival at Delhi, Check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 11:Delhi – DepartureIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to the IGI airport to catch the flight for onward destina.

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