Uttarakhand
Destination
Rafting, Trekking
Adventure
This trek is considered as one of the most beautiful and easiest in Garhwal Himalayas. It takes us from bliss giving valleys of Ganges to crystal clear Lake of Devriatal. We also visit famous Panch Kedar temple “Tungnath” during this trip. The main attraction of this trail is fabulous views of Himalayan peaks from any point of trail. During this trip we do mountain biking through dense alpine forest with blooming Rhododendrons and laid back villages. We end our trip with a thrilling run of white water rafting in the Ganges.
| Total Duration |
8 Nights / 9 Days (Ex Haridwar)
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| Grade |
Easy Plus
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| Maximum Altitude |
4130m / 13564ft
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| Best Season |
February to June; October to December
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| Accommodation |
Hotel/Guesthouse – 3; Tented/Organized Campsite – 5
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| Food |
Rishikesh – Room only basis; On trek and rafting camps – All meals included
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| Travel |
In small Non AC vehicles/coach depending on the group size
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
This trek is considered as one of the most beautiful and easiest in Garhwal Himalayas. It takes us from bliss giving valleys of Ganges to crystal clear Lake of Devriatal. We also visit famous Panch Kedar temple “Tungnath” during this trip. The main attraction of this trail is fabulous views of Himalayan peaks from any point of trail. During this trip we do mountain biking through dense alpine forest with blooming Rhododendrons and laid back villages. We end our trip with a thrilling run of white water rafting in the Ganges.
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DAY 1 DELHI-HARIDWAR-RISHIKESH (BY TRAIN)
Arrival by Train Delhi-Haridwar, Drive 30min to Rishikesh. Stay in Hotel.
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DAY 2 RISHIKESH TO SAARI VILLAGE VIA RUDRAPRAYAG TILWARA / SYALSAUR (7 HRS DRIVE) TREK TO DEVRIATAL (1800M / 5904FT; 2 KMS; 1 HR TREK)
Breakfast and drive Rishikesh to SaariVillage, our starting point on the trek… Devriatal is a picture perfect place for trekkers and nature lovers with its variety of birds and the great views of theHimalayas. We can see Choukhamba, Kedar, Neelkanth, Kirti stambh and many other unnamed peaks. Overnight camping at Devriatal.
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DAY 3 DEVRIATAL TO CHOPTA – (3000M / 9840FT; 12 KMS; 5-6 HRS)
After breakfast we start our trail from Devriatal to Chopta, which is around 12 kms, walk of almost 5-6 hrs. This is a gentle climb on the ridge connecting to meadows of Chopta and other northeast meadows towards Madhmaheswar. Today’s walk passes through dense semi alpineforestofRhododendronand oak, there is also a possibility of seeing some wildlife as barking deer, sambar & lots of Himalayan birds. After a few ups and downs, a final climb will take you at the best camping spot and fabulous views ofHimalaya, a beautiful sunset to Chopta (3000m). Overnight camping at Chopta.
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DAY 4 CHOPTA TO CHANDRASILLA AND BACK – (4130M / 13564FT; 8 KMS/ 4 – 5 HRS BOTH WAYS)
After breakfast we do a day excursion from Chopta i.e. trek to Chandrasilla top via Tungnath temple which is one of the “PANCH KEDAR”. The pathway is gentle with few zigzag climb till the Tungnath. A steep (1km) climb leads towards Chandrasilla peak (4130m), which best known for its breath taking views of Himalayas with views of Nanda Devi, Trisul, Dunagiri, Hathi peak, Neelkanth, Choukhamba and all connecting peaks towards Gangotri. We descend down to our base. Overnight Camping
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DAY 5 CHOPTA –SYALSAUR
This day we do mountain biking down hill (42km; 3hrs) through beautiful alpine forest to Syalsaur. Lunch at GMVN log huts. Evening Bird watching with expert. Stay in GMVN loghuts.
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DAY 6 SYALSAUR-BAGWAN-VYASGHAT (RAFTING:3HRS; GRADE: 2-3)
After breakfast drive 3hrs to Bagwan. Safety briefing and raft down through beautiful stretch on Ganges till Vyasghat. Camping.
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DAY 7 VYASGHAT-VYASHI (RAFTING:4HRS; GRADE: 3-4)
Breakfast and raft down through Daniels dip and The wall to Vyashi camp.
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DAY 8 VYASHI-RISHIKESH (RAFTING:4HRS; GRADE: 3-4)
Breakfast and rafting till Rishikesh doing many exciting rapids. Check in hotel for lunch. Evening visit to Ghats and Arti. Stay in Hotel.
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DAY 9 Rishikesh-Haridwar (Station drop)
Rishikesh-Haridwar (Station drop)
