Day 1: International Arrival In Delhi
Evening international arrival in Delhi. On arrival, meeting and assistance at airport and transfer to hotel for overnight. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi-Srinagar
Early morning check out from guesthouse/hotel. Drive to Srinagar. Enroute visit to Haridwar for snan in the holy river Ganga. Overnight at Srinagar.
Day 3:Srinagar- Debal (1700m)
Drive along the river Alaknanda up to Rudraprayag a meeting place of river Alaknanda and Pindar River. From here, we follow the Pindar River to village Debal. Overnight in Camp.
Day 4:Debal-Lohjing (2700 m)
Being a trekking route, the trail follows the Pindar River to Bakright. It then climbs steeply past village Mandoli through thick coniferous forests to the valley of Loharjang. Situated on a saddle, the picturesque Mandoli village provides the first views of the high Himalayas - the imposing outer wall of the renowned Nanda Devi sanctuary and, in the distance, Trishul (7045m).
Day 5: Lohjing-Wan (2600 m)
A pleasant easy walk through dense forest rich in fauna. During autumn, the forest flows gold, amber and russet. The trail goes past the village of Wan to a camp in alpine forest above the village
Day 6: Wan- Kanol (2600 m)
A gentle climb through meadows and forests to Kukina Khal Pass (3200m) to wonderful views of the great Himalayan peaks like Trishul (7045m), Nanda Ghunti (6300m), Ronti (6050m), Chaukhamba and several others. A sharp descent through thick forests to camp in a beautiful meadow scattered with wildlife.
Day 7:Kanol
Leisure day. A climb to the ridge top will offer a breathtaking view of the high Himalayan peaks.
Day 8: Kanol-Geri (2000 m)
Day starts with a walk through dense forests. The trail goes steeply downhill, then up a side valley before crossing a rustic bridge. The trail passes through a beautiful village and crosses the Mandakini River. Overnight stay at village Geri.
Day 9: Geri-Ramni (1982 m 5/6hrs.)
A slow walk through the hillside to village Ramni. Camp is set just above the village from where begins the climb to the Cechni Binayak Pass.
Day 10:Ramni-Jhinji (2100m )
The trail ascends steeply to the Chechni Binayak Pass (3100m) to another glorious view of the high mountains, which includes peaks Mana (7270m) and Kamet (7756m). The trail then descends into the Birehi Ganga valley through dense forests of oak and pine, skirting the village of Jhinji, to camp near stream above the Birehi Ganga.
Day 11: Jhinji-Pana(2700 m)
A short descent to the bridge across the Birehi Ganga that drains the western slopes of Nanda Ghunti. The trail climbs for a couple of hours before easing out to contour the hills through thick forests to the village of Pana.
Day 12:Pana-Dakhwani (3200 m)
A gradual ascent to the lush meadows at the base of Kuari Khal.
Day 13: Dhakwani- Tapovan
An early morning start. The trail climbs above the tree line, traversing across the grassy pastures of Dhakwani. A breath taking view of the entire Garhwal Himalayan at a close quarter - Changabang (6950m), Dunagiri (7050m), Neelkant (6600m), Kamet (7756m), Mana (7270m), Hathiparbat (6720m) etc. A long, steep descent into the Dhauli Ganga Valley to meet the road at Tapovan.
Day 14:Tapovan- Joshimath (1890 m)
One hour drive to Joshimath with brief glimpse of the inaccessible Nanda Devi (7871m).
Day 15:Joshimath-Rishikesh
A long drive along the Alaknanda and the river Ganges to Rishikesh. Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 16: Drive to Delhi
Morning after breakfast, drive back to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to hotel. End of trip.
