Celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion, the Garhwal Himalayas are said to be "Abode of Gods". The river Ganges and the river Yamuna, have their sources at the sacred shrines of Gangotri and Yamnotri respectively.  Kedarnath and Badrinath are the other popular pilgrim lefts. The trekking trails pass under the shadows of majestic peaks of the Nanda Devi, Kamet, Trishul and Dunagiri, through valleys carpeted with spectacular hues of flowers and dark mysterious forests, over icy glaciers and along misty blue lakes, gushing rivers and picturesque villages. Explore this little known paradise and discover yourself.

TREK AND RAFT : A combination of trek and raft in the lower Garhwal Shivaliks, where the Ganges emerges from Himalayas flowing down to the plains. The Camp is situated on the riverside amongst thick deciduous forests harbouring a variety of flora and fauna. Easy treks into nearby villages give an interesting glimpse of the way of life of the sturdy hill folk.

Duration: 3 to 7 days Delhi to Delhi Average trek 8 kms. per day.
Maximum Height: 6000 ft Grade Easy.
Best Timming: October to April.

GANGOTRI KEDARNATH TREK : This trek passes through some of the most beautiful locales of Uttarakhand.

Duration: 9 Days Delhi to Delhi.
Duration: 13 kms per day.
Maximum Height: 72000 ft.
Grade: Moderate.
Best Timming: June to September.

BINSAR TREK : Wanderlust River Camp - Pauri - Thalisain - Binsar. The trekking point is  Thalisain.

Duration: 6 Days Delhi to Delhi.
Duration: 10 kms per day.
Maximum Height: 9000 ft.
Grade: Light.
Best Timming: June to SeptemberOctober to April.

DELHI / RISHIKESH / THARALI / ROOPKUND / NANDPRAYAG / HARIDWAR / DELHI

KALSI - LAKHAMANDAL TREK : This is an historical and cultural starting from ahead of Mussourie. At Kalsi the inscriptions of Lord Buddha's teachings are found. At Lakhamandal the ruins of Lac Palace built by Kauravas are seen.

Duration: 8 Days Delhi to Delhi.
Duration: 13 kms per day.
Maximum Height: 9500 ft.
Grade: Light.
Best Timming: October to May.

VALLEY OF FLOWERS / HEMKUND : The high altitude regions of Uttar Pradesh hills are home to some of the most exotic species of flora and fauna of the world. The Valley of Flowers (2000 ft.) a dale less then 3 sq. km in expanse, becomes a place fit for Gods to wander in mid-monsoon with millions of wild flowers of over 300 identified species in full bloom. Surrounding snow peaks and glaciers provide a spectacular back drop to the "Garden of Gods."DELHI / RISHIKESH / GOVINDGHAT / GHANGARIA /VALLEY OF FLOWERS / CHILLA / DELHI

Day 01 :  DELHI / RISHIKESH ( 224 kms - 6 hrs ) : Drive to Rishikesh beautiful holy town on the bank of the holy Ganges. We drive past the town and check into our camp and resort on the river. Rest of day at leisure. In the evening participate in / view "Aarti" at the banks of Ganga in Haridwar. Overnight at the exotic Ganga Banks riverside resort

Day 2: RISHIKESH / GOVINDGHAT (117 kms 15 hrs) : Drive into mountainous terrain past small Garhwal villages. Overnight camp. 

Day 3:  GOVINDGHAT / GHANGARIA (14 kms ) : This is an uphill trek ( best done on a pony ) to Ghangaria through lush green hilly terrain. Afterwards we have time to explore the ambience of this valley and its surroundings. Night camp.

VALLEY of FLOWERS : Both these days are free to explore the valley of flowers and also trek upto Hemkund Sahib 114 kms uphill the holy mountain lake at 15000 ft. Overnight in camp at Ghangaria.

VALLEY of FLOWERS / RISHIKESH : We drive back to Rishikesh to our comfortable riverside resort. 

RISHIKESH / CHILLA NATIONAL PARK / DELHI : In the morning drive to Chilla National Park, home to abundant wildlife and birds. Arrive by late evening by road I train.

Options and Extensions

Trek to Kuari Pass, Badrinath / Kedarnath areas.

Grade                          : Moderate

Best time                     : June to September

DODITAL - CAMPING, TREKKING & TROUT FISHING : Dodital, a beautiful lake situated at an altitude of 10000 ft in the Garhwal Himalayas is nestled amongst steep and thick forested hills on all sides. It abounds in brown trout, fresh and clean environment with none to disturb your tranquil thoughts and ample  opportunity to trek especially towards the Bunderpunch massif. The area is full of Himalayan flora and fauna. 

DELHI / GANGA BANKS / UTTARKASHI / KALYANI / AGORA / DODITAL / AGORA /UTTARKASHI / RISHIKESH /DELHI

Day 01 : DELHI I GANGA BANKS: Morning Shatabdi train or drive to Rishikesh (12 hrs). Check into the exotic Ganga Banks riverside cottages. Evening view the "Aarti" on the banks of the Ganges and way of life at the ghats. Overnight Ganga Banks (Rishikesh).

GANGA BANKS / UTTARKASHI ( 7 hrs ) Interesting mountain drive past scenic hill towns. Overnight tourist bungalow. 

UTTARKASHI / KALYANI / AGORA : Trek to Agora from Kalyani through dense forests. Overnight camp. 

AGORA / DODITAL : Interesting jungle trek ( 5 hrs) . Overnight camp on the lakeside full of trout and surrounded by pine, deodar and oak trees.

Trek and fish in and around the lake.

 DODITAL / AGORA / UTTARKASHI : Trek to Agora and drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight  tourist bungalow.

UTTARKASHI / GANGA BANKS : Drive ( 6 hrs ). Evening at leisure to relax on the riverside. Optional to enjoy river rafting or floating on the Ganges. Overnight Rishikesh.

GANGA BANKS/ DELHI : Drive ( 6 hrs ), arrive by lunch

OPTIONAL

• Trek from Dodital - Hanumanchatti -Yamunotri and then drive to

• Delhi via Mussourie  ( 5 days).

• Drive to Dehradun and return by evening train to Delhi.

• Trek from Dodital - Gangotri.

Ganga Banks is the most Eco - friendly resort in India.

BEST OF GARHWAL - MOUNTAIN BIKING, TREKKING & RAFTING : An excellent combination  of mountain biking, trekking and rafting to few of the most important, isolated temples, high altitude Himalayan meadows, and lakes to please the best anglers.The first leg involves biking from Mussourie to Ukhimath the winter abode of Lord Kedarnath. The second leg involves trek to Tungnath, the highest and best Shiva temple in India with a climb of Chandrashilla  peak (3920 m) to encounter the best view of central Himalayas. The first leg ends at Mandal and then drive to Joshimath from where one can visit Auli - a skiing resort with the longest and highest ropeway. The third leg involves rafting on the Ganges, from Devprayag to Rishikesh. Only few rivers in the world have the mystique of the Ganges, the mother Goddess of India. Rafting on the water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. 

Day 1. DELHI / DEHRADUN / MUSSOURIE / TRAIN / DRIVE) Morning transfer to station to board Shatabdi to Dehradun. Transfer to Mussourie. Evening at leisure. Overnight at your mountain resort. 

MUSSOURIE : After breakfast take charge of your mountain bikes. Acclimatize with cycle and roads you cycle upto Kempty falls. Overnight Mussourie.

MUSSOURIE / DHANAULTI : Breakfast at hotel. Bike little further to Dhanaulti and then trek 3 kms to Surkunda Devi, the highest Goddess Durga temple in the area, from where one can encounter a 200 mile Himalayan range and major peaks of Garhwal Himalayas. Trek down to roadhead and bike back to Dhanaulti. Overnight at hotel.

DHANAULTI / CHAMBA /TEHRI : After breakfast bike to Chamba and then bike to Tehri -an ancient capital of Garhwal. Arrive and check into tourist bungalow. Overnight Tehri.

TEHRI / GHANSHALI Bike to Ghanshali, approx. 45 kms, enroute hot lunch. Afternoon arrive and camp / rest house. Overnight Ghanshali.

GHANSHALI / AGUSTYAMUNI : Bike to Agustyamuni a miniature paradise for anglers and rich for trout fishing - enroute hot lunch. Afternoon drive and camp. Overnight camp.

AGUSTYAMUNI / UKHIMATH : Breakfast at camp. Bike to Ukhimath (120 kms) The winter abode of Lord Shiva. Afternoon free for acclimatization - Meals and overnight at camp.

UKHIMATH / DEORIYATAL / SARI : Breakfast at camp, start trek to Deoriyatal a beautiful high altitude Himalayan lake. Witness the reflection of greater Himalayan peaks  an the lake and trek down to Sari. Overnight at camp.

SARI / DUGALVITTA / CHOPTA After breakfast, trek to Dugalvitta. Hot lunch. Continue  trek to Chopta. Overnight at camp. 

CHOPTA / CHANDRASHILLA / TUNGNATH : Breakfast at camp. Trek to Tungnath and continue to Chandrashilla from where one can enjoy the grand view of greater Himalayan  peaks Nanda Devi, Neelkanth, Dronagiri, Panchauli, Kedarnath etc. Explore the area and trek down to Tungnath. Meals & o/n at camp.

TUNGNATH / MANDAL/GOPESWAR Morning, visit the temple, the highest in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is here that the arms of lord Shiva re-emerged after sinking into earth at Kedarnath. After breakfast trek to Mandal (5 hrs ). Arrive and drive to Gopeswar.  Overnight at tourist bungalow.

GOPESWAR / JOSHIMATH : Morning, drive to Joshimath. Enroute hot lunch, afternoon arrive Joshimath and free for independent activities. Overnight at tourist bungalow.

JOSHIMATH / AULI / DEVPRAYAG : After breakfast walk to ropeway point. This ropeway is the highest and longest in India. Auli is a ski resort. Arrive and explore the snow capped peaks and slopes. After packed lunch trek down to Joshimath for dinner and overnight stay.

JOSHIMATH/DEVPRAYAG : Morning, drive along the river Alaknanda to Devprayag, the starting point of rafting. Overnight stay at tourist bungalow.

DEVPRAYAG / KAUDIYALA : Morning, visit the ancient temples of Devprayag. Then walk down to confluence of Alakhnanda and Bhagirathi which becomes river Ganges. Then take a boat and raft to Kaudiyala ( 5 - 6 hrs). In the beginning, we float through the excellent gorge of Devprayag. Overnight at beach camp.

KAUDIYALA/SHIVPURI : Rafting from Kaudiyala to Shivpuri ( 4 hrs ). Today, we encounter the most challenging  rapids, e.g . the wall, three blind mice, cross fire etc.  Overnight, the fascinating and eco-friendly Ganga Banks  riverside resort.

SHIVPURI / RISHIKESH Rafting to Rishikesh (4 hrs.) Today, we hit the most exciting rapids, e.g roller coaster, golf course, double trouble etc. Overnight Ganga Banks.

SHIVPURI / DELHI : Morning, drive to Delhi. Arrive by lunch.