Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi, reception
upon at Indhira Gandhi International airport New Delhi. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
– Dehardun – Mussourie 2001 mtrs. (total 245 kms) 6/7 hrs drive.
Today after breakfast an early departure ,we drive to Dehradun (capital
of Uttranchal state) from Delhi by deluxe bus approx. 6/7 hrs. or Train
(4041/4042 Delhi- Dehradun). (2017/2018 Delhi-Dehradun) or by jeep. Arriving at Dehradun:
gate way to Mussourie , we continue drive 34 kms to beautiful hill station of Mussourie. Mussourie is situated in between
Shiwalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills. Which presents a spectacular and snow-clad peaks of Western- Garhwal Himalaya
also Doon valley below. While Dehradun is also connect with air, the nearest
airport is Jolly Grant which is 24 kms from Dehradun. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 03: Mussourie:
Acclimatisation.
Sight seeing around Mussoorie, visit Mall road : A long promenade, visit
Gun Hill by ropeway to have a panoramic view of Himalayan massif of Western Garhwal
regions and walk along the ridge. There is also a Tibetan settlement in Mussoorie with Tibetan Market.
Day 04: Mussourie – Naitwar - Sankari (160
kms), drive by jeep or coach.
Today we drive from Mussourie to Sankari, which is our starting point
of trek. The route from Mussourie goes down to Yamuna bridge at Yamuna river and further to Naitwar at Ton valley. Naitwar
situated at the confluence of Rupin and Supin streams late which becomes the Ton river. Driving continue to Naitwar which
is a entrance of The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary. Is located in Purola tehsil of Uttarakashi district of Garhwal. Naitwar, the
entrance and starting point of the sanctuary, at a distance of 200 kms. from Dehradun. This wildlife sanctuary has a large
number of mammal species: Snow leopard, Black bear, Brown bear, Musk deer, Bharal, Himalayan Thar. The endangered birds are
Monal pheasant, Koklas pheasant, Western Tragopan, Himalayan Snow cock, Golden eagle,
Bearded vulture. cuckoos, owls & bulbuls etc.
After Naitwar along the left bank of Ton river to Sankari village. Overnight
stay at Sankari in Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) guest house or Forest rest house.
En-route visit Lakhamandal- a site associated with the heroes of the epic
'Mahabharata'. There is an ancient temple and cave formations which are of interest.
Day 05: Sankhari
- Taluka (1900m.) trek 12 kms. 4/5 hrs.
Today we start trek to Taluka village
along the Supin river. The trail is a fare weather jeep able road. An
easy day trek for acclimatisation. As we go upstream the it is more playful and
clear water. The houses here are mainly two storied wood structures overlooking the streams or river. After we arrive at Taluka.
Overnight camp at Taluka.
There are fairly 42 well populated village in the area of sanctuary, some
are at height of 2900 mtrs. The people are living a primitive life and still
in many ways depend of forest for many of their basic needs. The villagers worship the Kauravas and Duryodhana of Mahabharata is the main deity. The temples have beautiful wood carvings
Day 06: Taluka
– Osla (2559 mtrs.) Trek 13 kms, 4/5 hrs.
Today we cross the Siyan Gad by bridge, further trail climbs to Dhatmir
village. Later we cross the river towards right side of Ton river. The route is dotted with tea – shops and Dhabas.
Osla has very dense forests of Walnut, Chestnut, Willows and Chinars. Overnight camp.
Day 07: Osla
– Har Ki dun (3506mtrs) trek
14 kms, 5/6 hrs.
Today after Osla we continue trek to Har Ki Dun. The trail and surroundings
is extremely picturesque. Which is 5/6 hrs walk. Little steams crosses our path. As the trail climbs gradually through lush green terraced mountain fields and spotted with varied wild flowers. Har Ki dun has a back drop of snowy mountain peaks. Enroute we will have a wonderful view towards East
of Ruinsara Gad: Kalanag peak (6387 mtrs), (Bandar punch 6316 mtrs), Swargarohini (6252 mtrs), Juandar glacier towards North
and dense forests. It is one of the most picturesque spot in the Garhwal Hills. That’s why its called DEV BHOOMI (valley of Gods). Overnight camp.
Day 08: Har
Ki Dun – Borasu Pass 4725 mtrs. – Har Ki dun , 5 kms
An ideal base for exploring the valley. Morning after breakfast trek ascend gradually towards
Borasu Pass. which divides Har Ki dun with Sangla Valley in Himachal Pradesh. We wind our way high above the valley to pass.
and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Later afternoon we retrace down to campsite.
Day 09: Har
Ki dun – Osla ( 2559 mtrs )( Seema) , 5/6 hrs. trek
Retrace back to Osla than to Seema village for onwards trek to Ruinsara
lake. Overnight camp.
Day 10: Osla
– Ruinsara tal (lake ) (3369 mtrs) 10/11 kms. 4/5 hrs. trek.
Today trek to Ruinsara lake through the meadows, the lake is rather a
small but surrounding are magnificient. The Ruinsara catchments has been an important area for high altitude expedition to
peaks like Black Peak (Kala Nag )and Banderpunch. Continue the uphill trek to this small lake. Overnight camp.
Day 11: Ruinsara
tal – Foot of Bali pass : 6 kms.
Today we steadly climb to foot or base of
Bali pass. A majestic trio of Kalanag, Bander Punch and Swargarohini peaks stands in front of base camp. Overnight camp.
Day 12: foot
of Bali pass – Bali pass (4800 mtrs) - Yamunotri (3165 mtrs) : 9 kms.
An early morning start trek for an exciting day for crossing the pass. Bali pass is about 4800m, and it is
not a glaciated pass. however, it is a rocky and scree filled pass. A pass between the Tons valley and the Yamunotri valleys.
From pass a magnificient view of Swargarohini peak and below Ruinsara Gad. The route descends through open meadows and later
through forests to lead near Yamunotri shrine. After crossing pass the the trail
is generally downhill to Yamunotri. The source of the river Yamuna. One of the four Dhams Shrines of Hindu pilgrims. is
dominated by Bander punch ( 6361 mtrs.). Yamuna is also the daughter of
Surya the Sun. According to legend the temple must be built every few years. There is a hot spring at Yamunotri in which pilgrims immerse potatoes and rice
in a piece of cloth. The meal, which takes only a few minutes to cook is then offered to the deity & later
distributed as Prasad. Overnight camp
Day 13: Yamunotri
– Janki chatti (2575 mtrs) – Hanuman Chatti (2400 mtrs): 14 kms. 6/7 hrs trek.
Today after Yamunotri trek along Yamuna river fairly downhill to Jankibai Chatti
than further to Hanuman Chatti. Hanuman Chatti is the last motor point before heading to Uttarkashi. Its also a confluence of two holy river Yamuna and Hanuman
Ganga. Overnight camp.
Day 14: Hanuman
chatti – Uttarkashi: Drive.
Today we drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight camp.
Day 15: Uttarkashi - Rishikesh.
Day 16: Rishikesh
Day 17: Rishikesh
– New Delhi. Drive back to New delhi.
