Area:	Himalayas
Grade:	Alpine to Challenging
Season:	April to November

Haridwar & Rishikesh: The two holy towns of the Hindu's- centres of ' Vedic' learning and Yoga & Meditation. Hemkund Sahib: The pilgrim centre of the Sikh's high in the Himalayas. The Hemkund lake is dominated by the colossal Hathi Parbat (peak).

Day 01: Arrival Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meet & greet with our office representative. Assistance and transfer to hotel. Day free for personal activities.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: New Delhi - Haridwar (205 kms/5-6 hrs).

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar check in at the hotel.

Haridwar: Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages of Uttaranchal. It's also starting point on the journey to the sacred sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna Rivers. According to legend, Prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to Sage Kapila's curse. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth from Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sons of King Sagara. In the tradition of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for the salvation of their ancestors.

In the evening visit "Har Ki pauri" for Aarti ceremony.

Har-Ki-Pauri: the sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. It is believed that Bhartihari eventually came to Haridwar to meditate by the banks of the holy Ganga. When he died, his brother constructed the Ghat in his name which later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri. This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund. The reflection of golden hues of floral diyas in the river Ganga is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga Arti Ceremony. It is the most important ghat on the river Ganga, where a holy dip is a must for every devotee.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Haridwar – Joshimath (245 kms/8-9 hrs)

After an early breakfast drive to Joshimath via Devprayag. On the way visit Dev prayag where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet. From here the holy river Ganges started. Arrival at Joshimath by evening, check into the hotel.

Joshimath: The religious centre, established by Adi Shankaracharya, which he called Jyotirmath, later came to be known as Joshimath. Among the sites of interest are the temples of Nav Durga and Narsingh. Apart from its obvious religious importance, Joshimath is known for its scenic beauty.

Joshimath is the winter home of Sri Badrinathji. It is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. It is one of the 'maths' established by Adi guru Shankaracharya.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Joshimath - Govindghat (22 kms/1hrs drive) - Ghangaria (14 kms/3-4 hrs track)

After an early breakfast drive to Govindghat. Which is the starting point of the trek. Govindghat is the confluence of Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga Rivers. It has an imposing Gurudwara named after Guru Govind Singh.

Upon arrival at Ghangria check into hotel. Explore the surroundings in the evening.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangria (6kms one side/4-5 hrs)

After breakfast trek to Valley Of Flowers (3858 m) from Ghangaria. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of rare wildflowers like Geranium, Marsh marigold, Prinula, Potentilla, Geum, Asters, Lilium, Ranunculus, Corydalis, Inula, Braham kamal, Campanula, Pedicularis, Arisaema, Morina, Impatiens, Bistorta, Ligularia, Anaphalis, Saxifrages, Sibbaldia, Thermo- psis, Trollius, Codonopsis, Dactylorhiza, Cypripedium, Str- awberry, Epilobium, Rhododendrons and numerous others. Most of the flowers have medicinal values too. The valley is 10kms long, 2 kms wide, and is divided by the Pushpawati stream, into which several tiny streams and waterfalls merge. After enjoying the beauty of valley trek back to Ghangaria.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Ghanghria - Hemkund – Ghanghria (5kms one way)

After breakfast trek to Hemkund Sahib (4329 m) from Ghangaria. This is quite a steep climb. In the Sikh holy book, The Granth Sahib, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous life, he meditated on the shores of a lake surrounded by seven snowcapped mountains now recognized by Hemkund. Late afternoon trek back to Ghangaria.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Ghangaria - Govind Ghat - Joshimath

After breakfast trek down to reach Govind Ghat and from here drive to Joshimath.

On arrival at Joshimath check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the area.

One can also visit Auli in the evening.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Joshimath - Rishikesh

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Haridwar with packed lunch. On the way visit Rudraprayag where river Mandakini and Alaknanda meet. Arrive Haridwar by evening, check into the hotel

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Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Rishikesh - Delhi

Breakfast at hotel, visit Triveni Ghat: A bathing Ghat, the Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple, Venkateshwar Temple, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Bharat Mandir and Lakshman Temple. Laxman Jhoola: A suspension bridge across river Ganga, on the old route to the shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath is worth visiting spot. Shivanand Jhoola: Also known as Ram Jhoola, the bridge runs across the river near Swarg Ashram. Afternoon drive to Delhi, check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Delhi – Home country

Breakfast at hotel, checkout from hotel.

Drive past Red Fort & Chandni Chowk. Visit Jama Masjid (Mosque). Shah Jahan (King of the World) founded the city of Shahjanabad, now referred to as Old Delhi, in 1648. Opposite the fort is the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan to dominate his city. Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination. India Gate: The 42m high stone "Arch of Triumph", erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War; Drive through Rajpath "Kingsway" a VVIP area of Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Qutab Minar: The building complex dated back on the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture. Himayun’s Tomb: Build by wife of Humayun, the second mughal king. It is an early example of Mughal architecture. Evening transfer to international airport to board flight for your home country