Shimla Jalori Trek

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 14 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 – Narkanda ( 2708 Meter, 64 Kms drive)In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Narkanda. Overnihgt at Narkanda.
  • Day 04:Narkanda – Hatu Peak – Narkanda (3136 Meter)In the morning after breakfast drive and trek to Hatu peak. In the evening back to narkanda. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 05:Narkanda – Luhri ( 792 Meter, 19 Kms)Descent through thick forest and orchards to the bank of river Sutlej. Overnight at tents.
  • Day 06:Luhri – Ani ( 1240 Meter, 18 Kms)Ascent through thinly populated village leads to this small town, Ani, which provides delightful view of the valley.
  • Day 07:Ani – Khanag ( 2530 Meter, 15 Kms)This has forest and glens and the route rises steeply into the Sutlej valley. From Khanga trekking route leads to Seruwalsar ( 3100 meter) on Teral, Margi and Takrasi.
  • Day 08:Khanag – Shoja ( 2683 meter, 14 Kms)A gradual ascent through mixed forest and a moderat gradient to Jalori Pass, provides a spectacular view of the mountains on all sides.
  • Day 09:Shoja – Banjar (1524 meter, 15 Kms)Shoja is a lovely camping site and the descent to Banjar located near the Tirthan valley is through forest teeming with a variety of wildlife.
  • Day 10:Banjar – LarjiThe pretty village of Larji is located at the junction of Sainj and Tirthan rivers and the route is through woodlands of deodar.
  • Day 11:Larji – Shimla (2050 meter, 95 Kms)In the morning, we will catch our car from Larji and will drive towards Shimla, Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 12:Shimla – ChandigarhIn 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, In the evening back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 13:Chandigarh – DelhiIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Delhi, Upon arrival at Delhi, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 14Delhi – 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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