Garhwal and Kumaon Tour
Located in the Himalayas, is Dev Bhumi ‘The Land of Gods’ - Uttarakhand. The state is dominated by views of the Himalayan peaks, fertile green valleys and beautiful small villages nestled into terraced hillsides. On this tour you will enjoy mountain drive backroads, gaining insights into the local culture and exploring the incredible mountain landscapes. All your accommodation in the Himalayas will be in delightful boutique lodges and heritage hotels. Explore Garhwal and Kumaon tour with us....
Highlights of the tour :
- Beautiful view Himalayas
- Wildlife safari on Land of Tigers
- Ashrams and Temples of Jageshwar & Rishikesh
Day 01 | ARRIVAL DELHI |
On arrival Delhi our representative will assist you and transfer to hotel. After breakfast half day Delhi local sightseeing tour visit Humayun Tomb, India Gate, President House, Jama Masjid and one hour rickshaw drive in Chandni Chowk "Silver Square" is the most famous and historic street, Vibrant bazaars and street food of old Delhi. After sightseeing return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 | DELHI - FLY TO DEHRADUN |
Morning on time transfer to Airport to board the flight for Dehradun. On arrival Dehradun our representative will assist you and transfer you at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure or you can explore the nearby places. Overnight in Dehradun.
Day 03 | DEHRADUN - MUSSOORIE - CHAMBA |
Morning after breakfast we start our first drive towards the mountain via Mussoorie through the dense forest of Pine, Cedar and Rhoddendron Trees and affords scenic view of the surrounding region of the snow-capped great Himalayas to the north. We stop for lunch at Dhanaulti and later we continue our drive for Chamba. On arrival check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 | CHAMBA - RUDRAPRAYAG |
Morning start drive for Rudraprayag. The route inspiring views of the verdant gorges and the enchanting valleys all the around the river Bhagirathi. We take drive via Tehri Dam on the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangana has given to the birth of Tehri lake. After lunch continue journey and reached to Mandakini river and along the river to reach Rudraprayag.
Day 05 | RUDRAPRAYAG - KAUSANI |
Rudraprayag is situated at the holy confluence of river Alaknanda river Mandakini and visit the Rudra temple. Rudraprayag named after Lord Shiva (Rudra). We continue the drive for Gwaldam the border of Garhwal and Kumaon. We reach at the famous temple complex of Baijnath in Gaur valley of katyur. A group of temples dating back to the 12th and 13th century line the bank of river.
Day 06 | KAUSANI - MUNSYARI |
Start drive to Kausani Kausani nestling amongst thick, dense pine forest. From here there are excellent scenic splendour panoramic view of spectacular 300 km-wide view of the Himalayan peaks as Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli especially beautiful sunrise. Enroute we visit ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at Bageshwar. Later we cross Kalamuni Pass (2748 m) highest motorable road to Munsyari.
Day 07 | MUNSYARI - CHOUKORI |
Munsyari is a paradise for the nature lover a small hill station on the foothills of the Kumaon Himalayas ancient Salt route from Tibet and entrance of the Johar valley along the path of the Gori Ganga river and gateway of the famous Milam Glacier. We start backroads to Chaukori a amazing view of sunset of Nanda Devi East. On arrival check in the resort for overnight.
Day 08 | CHOUKORI - ALMORA |
Morning start drive for Almora via Jageshwar temple is the oldest temple of Lord Shiva. The temple have 124 large and small stone temples dating 9th to 13th century AD. The Jyotirlinga at Jageshwar is visited by thousand of Shiva devotees come for prayer during Shivratri on Shiva birthday. We reach the summer capital of the Chand rulers of Kumaon in 1560 Almora for overnight.
Day 09 | ALMORA - CORBETT |
Almora the place affords wonderful views of the snowcapped Himalayas ranges of peaks as Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedarnath, Chalkhamba, Panchculi and Nanda Kot. After breakfast start drive for Dhikuli(Corbett) via Ranikhet the Kumaon hills and cantonment town. After lunch in Ranikhet continue your drive for Dhikuli. On arrival check into the Wildlife Jungle Camp.
Day 10 | CORBETT |
Early morning start Jeep Safari for 03 hrs for sightseeing another part Jirna zone of Corbett National Park. Return back to Jungle camp for Breakfast and free for bird watching. After lunch start Jeep Safari for 03 hrs for another Bijrani zone tracking animal viewing and birding and birding are the main attractions with in the park. Over 50 mammals, 580 species birds & reptile in the National Park.
Day 11 | CORBETT - LANSDOWNE |
After breakfast start drive for Landsdowne through the thick Sal and blue pine trees forests, this hill station is a place away of the hustle and bustle of other hills station. It is a place for those tourist who want to enjoy the nature in its eternity. On arrival Landsdowne check in the hotel for overnight.
Day 12 | LANSDOWNE - RISHIKESH |
Morning start drive in the Shivalik hills of Himalaya to the place of the sages and spiritual town on the banks of the river Ganga, Rishikesh. In february 1968 the Beatles travelled for Rishikesh to attend the seminar of Mediation at the Ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and now they made the Museum for visitors. Dinner and overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Day 13 | RISHIKESH |
Morning visit the Laxman Jhoola and some Ashrams and temples that line in the river bank and Beatle Ashram. In evening we will visit witness of Arti ceremony at Pramath Niketan situated across the Ram Jhoola suspension bridge lies right on the holy banks of river Ganga, nestled in the lap of lush, towering Himalayas. After ceremony return walk back to hotel.
Day 14 | RISHIKESH - FLY OUT DELHI |
Morning on time transfer to Jolly Grant Airport to board the flight for Delhi and continue journey to next onwards destination.
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