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Including
sightseeing in Delhi, a classic Indian Railway journey, the floating lamp (Aarati)
ceremony in Rishikesh, trekking with Hindu pilgrims and Sadhus to the holy
River Ganges, and climbing up to the meadows of Tapovan below an array of
impressive peaks dominated by the beautiful spire of Shivling, this holiday is
loaded with moments and insights of culture, spirituality and great beauty.
Beginning with a tour of Delhi's famous sights such as the Red Fort and the
Qutab Minor, we then take the train north to Haridwar where the mountains of
the Himalaya rise from the great Indian plain. We stop at Rishikesh to watch
the daily Aarati ceremony where thousands of oil lamps are floated on the wide
river Ganges, before following this sacred river first by road and then on
foot, to its legendary source at Gaumukh amid the tumbling ice of a huge
glacier. We continue trekking beyond the glaciers to an unexpected and tranquil
meadow surrounded by jagged peaks and spires of rock and ice. Just moments
before reaching this meadow we have our first view of Shivling, a
breathtaking peak often referred to as the Matterhorn of India. Combining a
short trek and a range of memorable cultural experiences, this is Indian
Himalaya trekking at its best. We go on to Tapovan and Nandanvan which has
attracted many travelers and trekkers since time immemorial because of its
sheer captivating beauty. The beautiful meadows of Tapovan is a delight to
visit as you have the Shivling peak (6543m), rising high on one side flanked by
Meru and Kedar dome and the peaks of Bhagirathi range on the other side.
Duration: 13
days
Grade: Moderate
Maximum
elevation: 4415 m (view point)
Best
season: September to November – March to
May
Trekking type:
Camping
Day 1:
Arrive in Delhi
Airport transfers are provided for all clients arriving on Delhi. In the afternoon, a city sightseeing tour is provided. Alternatively, you may choose to take it easy at the hotel.
Day 2:
Travel by train to Haridwar (293m) and drive to Rishikesh (335m)
Today, we
will make an early morning transfer to New Delhi railway station for morning
train. It is about 4 and half hrs journey to Haridwar, arriving there around
noon. We will get breakfast also in train.
Haridwar is
the gateway of pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri in
Uttarakhand. The town of Haridwar stands on the right bank of the Ganges at the
foot of the Shivalik mountains.
We transfer
by private vehicle and drive through pleasant farmland and foothills to
Rishikesh (25 km / 1 hr), a holy town. This is a great pilgrimage centre of
India. We will stop on the way for lunch. In the afternoon we visit some of the
many temples which line in the river bank, and in the evening we see the Araati
ceremony.
Day 3: Drive to Uttarkashi (1160m / 180 km / 6-7 hrs), Netala (8-10 km from Uttarkashi)