Day 01 : Delhi Arrival
Pick up from Delhi International airport and straight drive to hotel for
night stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Haridwar
Leave Delhi to Haridwar, one of the most holy Hindu towns on the banks of
the Ganges. Arrive Haridwar check into the hotel, evening free for local
sightseeing, visit temple, night stay at Haridwar.
Day
03 : Haridwar - Mundoli
We follows the gently winding road into the heart of the Garwhal foothills,
past Rudraprayag with its memorial stone to Jim Corbett and the infamous man
eating leopard and onwards up the Pindar valley. We camp above the road-head
near Mundoli. Camp.
Day 04 : Mundoli
An excellent start to our journey as we trek through rhododendron forest,
hand-tilled fields and small, friendly villages. We camp near an old Forest
Rest House with impressively large deodar. Camp.
Day 05 : Mundoli - Nanda Ghunti
Today involves a long climb to the magnificent bugyal or grazing meadow of
Bedni. Here we are rewarded with startling views of Trisul (7120m) and Nanda
Ghunti (6390m). A tougher day of steep ascent and descent. Camp.
Day 06 : Nanda Ghunti - Kanol
Classic walking today as we head north through Rolling Meadows bordered
with ancient rhododendron trees that give the most wonderful display of
colour in spring. The trails are good and the scenery magnificent. We camp
near a river beside the village of Kanol. Camp.
Day 07 : Kanol - Nandakini Valley
We start the day by trekking up and out of the Nandakini valley, a tough
but rewarding climb along good trails. Birds of prey such as Lammergeyer,
Golden Eagle and Himalayan Griffon are common in this area. The day's
efforts are well worth it as we camp in peaceful and wonderfully flat meadow
for the night. Camp.
Day 08 : Nandakini Valley - Nanda Devi
A day traversing one of the main valleys that radiate out from the Inner
Sanctuary of Nanda Devi. A steep descent takes us to our interesting
campsite above the gorge of the Bharagithi. Camp.
Day 09 : Nanda Devi - Kauri Pass
We cross the river on a splendid suspension bridge. Shipton and Tilman were
not so fortunate and had to improvise a crossing out of fallen tree trunks
and rope.... From the river we climb steeply to a level trail that takes us
to our next campground, in sight of the Kuari Pass. Camp.
Day
10 : Kauri Pass
An easier day as we make camp at Dhakwani near the base of the Kauri Pass
in preparation for an early start tomorrow. Camp.
Day 11 : Kauri Pass - Tapovan
The final day of our classic trek. We descend further towards the Alaknanda
valley and the small settlement of Tapovan where we rejoin our transport for
the short ride to Josimath, an important halting point for Shipton and
Tilman during their explorations. Overnight at Hotel or Guesthouse.
Day 12 : Tapovan - Devprayag
A long day of driving as we follow the river to the Alaknanda valley
southwest on to Devprayag. Overnight at Hotel or guesthouse.
Day 13 : Devprayag - Haridwar
We continue our journey to Haridwar, arrive Haridwar check into the hotel.
Night stay at Haridwar.
Day 14 : Haridwar - Delhi
Morning free for bathing at Holy River Ganges then drive to Delhi, enroute
halt for lunch, arrive Delhi transfer to International airport to catch
flight for home.
From
primarily a cultural tourist destination for several decades, India
has emerged as one of the most sought-after adventure destinations
for discerning international travelers. Perhaps no other single
country in the world offers the variety of adventure opportunities
as India does.
