Day 1:
International arrival in Delhi. On arrival meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2:
Day in and around city
A tour of Religious and Historic sites in Delhi and shopping. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3:
Delhi – Haridwar - Srinagar
Morning transfer to railway station to board the train to Haridwar. On arrival, drive to Srinagar, a provincial town in the Alaknanda Valley. Overnight at Srinagar.
Day 4:
Srinagar – Joshimath (1800 M) Morning after breakfast, drive to Joshimath. Final shopping and administrative formalities and then jeep ride to Auli Ski Station. From here you can have the very first view of Nanda Devi from 200 miles away with a magnificent sight of peak during sunset and in moonlight. Overnight in tourist bungalow.
Day 5:
Auli – Tapovan Training trek down to Tapovan in Dhauli Ganga valley and enjoying hot spring bath. Overnight in camp.
Day 6:
Tapovan – Lata Village – Lata Kharak (3689 M) Jeep drive from Tapovan to Lata village. Start of trek and meet the village headman and visit the Nanda Devi temple. Then trek to Lata Kharak; camp at beautiful grazing meadow of Lata Kharak.
Day 7:
Lata Kharak – Dharansi Pass (4200 M) Trek to Dharansi Pass, an open meadow and rocky ridge; spectacular view of Nanda Devi and the Sanctuary. Overnight in Camp.
Day 8:
Dharansi Pass – Dibrugheta Alp (3499 M) Trek over pass with majestic dawn views and descend steeply to Dibrugheta alp, a very beautiful grazing meadow set in rich oak forest. Spend an afternoon to enjoy bird life, flora and fauna with close-up views of the upper Rishi Gorge. This is the furthest allowable camping point. Overnight in Camp.
Day 9:
Dibrugeta - Dharansi Pass – Saini Kharak Trek back from Dibrugeta via Dharansi Pass and then drop to Saini Kharak; a tougher day giving a further chance to view the Sanctuary. Overnight in Camp..
Day 10:
Saini Kharak – Paing (2500 M) Drop into the jungle of the lower Rishi Gorge and descend to Paing; impressive forest and gorge scenery. Overnight in Camp.
Day 11:
Paing – Reni Village - Joshimath Trek down to the motor-road and Reni Village close beside the thunderous roar of the Rishi Ganga; 7km. Jeep journey back to Joshimath; hotel accommodation.
Day 12:
Joshimath - Deoprayag Bus journey down Alaknanda Valley to rest house accommodation at Deoprayag.
Day 13:
Deoprayag – Rishikesh - Delhi River rafting trip down the River Ganges to Rishikesh (OPTIONAL). Evening train to Delhi. Overnight in Delhi. End of trip.
