Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Trekking Tour

“To see the greatness the maintain,
Keep some distains,
To understand it form,
Move around it,
To experience its moods,
See it at sunrise and sun sets,
At noon, at night, in sun and rain,
In all season. “
------ Lama Anganka Govinda. ----

Ventuing into unexplored part of glaciers of Kumaun Adi Kailash/Chhota Kailash and Om Parvat trek is one of the best known trek in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Himalayas have spiritual value attached to them; this is the trek which has some spiritual as well as adventure flavor.
According to the Hindu mythology, creator of the world Lord Shiva resides on Mount Kailash. Hindus believe there are three Kailash mountain in the world, Kailash manasasarovar or the Greater /Bada Kailash which is in Tibet, Adi Kailash or the Chota Kailasha in Uttaranchal and Kinnaur Kailash in Himachal Pradesh. Government of India organizes pilgrimage tours to Greater Kailash in association with the China government. Adi Kailash lies on the route to Greater Kailash near the Sino-Indo border. Majority of the trek is along the Kali river, which is natural India-Nepal border. Om Parvat marks the tri-junction point, point where borders of Tibet, Nepal and India meet. The timeless mystique of Adi Kailash and Om Parvat undoubtedly owes to its immense height.

Location : Kumaon Himalaya (Uttarakhand)
Trekking Grade: moderate / Difficult
Max Altitude : 4712m
Base : Dharchula
Season : May to Oct.
Tour code : IGT-UK-AKOPTT-22

Day 01: Delhi - Kathgodam 286kms/7hr
Train/Bus from Delhi at 2200 (night journey) will reach Kathgodam in the morning.

Day 02: Kathgodam – Pitthoragarh
This is a long travel by road along the curving mountain roads. Pitthorgarh is district headquarters, and has some amazing places. KMVN has their rest house at the foot of Chandok hills. From Chandok hills one can get amazing view of the hills and the city.

Day 03: Pitthoragarh - Dharchula – Tawaghat – Pangu (2200M) 9kms trek
(Trekking Begin from Tawaghat).
One has to procure inner line permits from District Magistrate office at Dharchula against character certificate or passport. The office is closed on Sunday, so plan accordingly. Jeep could be taken from Dharchula to Tawaghat. One can reach further ahead of Tawaghat till the base of Gala, with the road developed. Else one climb the climb of Thanedar (Thanedar ki Chadai) to reach Pangu.

Day 04: Pangu-Narayan Ashram 12kms trekk
An architecture masterpiece amongst some good gardens and thrilling mountain views is Narayan Ashram. Guests are welcomed at Narayan Ashram and small group can find accomodation and food.

Day 05: Narayan Ashram to Sirkha (2560M)
Route taking through small mountain villages. One can further go ahead and camp at Samry at the base of Rungling Top.

Day 06: Sirkha – Gala (2440) 14kms Trek
Gala is the first camp for Greater Kailash trip. From Shirkha one climbs the densely forested Rungling top to reach Gala. Forest house Junglechatti is located on the route.

Day 07: Gala to Budhi (2050M) 24kms Trek
A long descent and then gentle climb would lead you to this beautiful village. Malpa is the place where entire village was vanished in a landslide few years back. PWD guesthouse is the only place left here.

Day 08: Buddhi to Gunji (3220M) 17kms Trek
From Buddhi one has to climb the Chiyalekh top. This would be the first time where your inner line permits would be checked by Indo-Tibet Border Police(ITBP). Chiyalekh top is an excellent plateau with snow clad mountains surrounding on two sides with green pastures. This would be first time the altitude increases above 8000 feet. Gunji is at 10625 feet. Acclimatization at Gunji would be needed.

Day 09: Gunji to Kalapani (4246M) 18kms Trek
As altitude increase, one can slowly proceed to Kalapani, place where Kali river is said to originate. Kalapani is at the same altitude as Gunji around 11850 feet.

Day 10: Kalapani to Nabidhang (3220M) 18kms
This is the last camp at the border of India-China border and one can camp near ITBP camp. From Nabidhang(13800 feet) one get view of Om Parvat, mountain with Hindu letter Om appearing distinctly on the mountain. For this you must be blessed by mother Nature for clear weather, else one may add a spare day here to take chances with clear weather.

Day 11: Nabidhang to Gunji (3500M) 18kms Trek
Descent could be done much faster and one can reach directly to Gunji.

Day 12: Gunji to Kutti (3600M) 19kms Trek
Kutti (11880 feet) is the last village on this route along the border. This place has some links with Mahabharat, and Pandav brothers were said to have stayed here. The place is named after name of their mother Kunti.

Day 13-14: Kutti to Jollingkong (4752M) 12kms Trek
A long ascent would lead you to Jollingkong (15550 feet). This place is ITBP camp with KMVN rest house. Here you get view of Adi Kailash mountain and Parvati Sarovar (lake). Brahma Parvat seen from here. One can camp here for additional day to acclimatize before crossing the Sinla pass.

Day 15: Jollingkong –Singla Pass-Bidang 17kms Trek
The climb would start very early in the morning to cross the pass by morning. The pass is at altitude of 18500 feet and is often a technical climb when the season had experienced heavy snowfall. ITBP inspects the route before allowing anyone to cross the route. While descent to Bidang (14500 feet) is very steep with rock falling most of the time. Care, preperation is must for crossing the pass. If one doesnt cross the pass, one has to trace the path back and reach Tawaghat within 4-5 days avoiding Narayan Ashram.

Day 16: Bidang to Baun
This valley is less inhabitated and one has to camp at almost all places.

Day 17: Baun -Duktu-Son-Balling 20kmsTrek

Day 18: Balling- Nagling-Sela-Baulling 24kms Trek

Day 19: Baulling-Sobala-Tawaghat (914M) 21kms Trek
(Trekking Ends in Tawaghat) overnight stay .

Day 20: Tawaghat-Dharchula-Chaukori (2010M) 119kms
Drive to Chaukori.Chaukori is famous for tea garden night stay in hotel/camp site.

Day 21: Chaukori –Almora- Nainital (1950M) 175kms
Drive to Nainital you may enjoy boting, horse riding, sightseeing and O/N stay campsite/hotel.

Day 22: Nainital - Kathgodam - Delhi (321 kms 8-9 hrs)
After breakfast drive to back Delhi 321kms by bus/train and transfer to airport/station and your tour concludes.

Almora - Binsar – Bridh Jageswar Trekking Tour

Binsar Sanctuary:
The main attraction of Binsar is the picturesque view of the Himalayan mountain range ,which is stretched in 300 Kms., of famous peaks such as Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Panchchuoli, Kedarnath, Trishuli and Chaukhamba. Walk through the core area of the Binsar Sanctuary with guides on trails through dense forest surrounded by the alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and species of wild flowers filed with over two hundred species of resident and migratory birds and wild life such as leopard, barking deer, ghoral, wild boar, pine marten fox, porcupine, langoor and monkey.

Location : Uttarakhand (Kumaon Hills)
Duration Of The Trek: 7 days
Grade : easy
Season : through out the year
Tour Code : IGT-UK-ABBJTT-07

Day 01: DELHI – BHIMTAL – ALMORA (1646m) (375 kms/12 hrs)
Arrive New Delhi and move to Almora via Haldwani, Bhimtal, Bhawali. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: ALMORA - - BINSAR (2412m)
After having light breakfast drive for Binsar of 30 Kms till Kapadkhan and 12kms trek and lunch enrough. Dinner overnight in camp.
(trekking began from here)

Day 03: BINSAR
free for rest and walk in Binsar santury. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 04: BINSAR –JOLLA BANJ (2250m)
After breakfast 25km trek to Jolla banz with pack lunch the area is with different rich forest and topand downs of hills. Dinner and overnight in camp/gust house.

Day 05: JOLLA BANJ – BRIDH JAGESWAR
5 kms. trek to Bridh Jageshgwar. Dinner and overnight in camp/gust house.

Day 06: BRIDH JAGESWAR – JAGESHWAR - ALMORA (3001m)
12 kms. trek with pack lunch from Binsar . Dinner and overnight in camp/Hotel.

Day 07: ALMORA- KATHGODAM – NEW DELHI
After breakfast drive to Delhi 375 kms lunch en route transfer to airport/Station and tour concludes.

Binsar - Doodhatoli Trekking Tour

The main attraction of Binsar is the picturesque view of the Himalayan mountain range ,which is stretched in 300 Kms., of famous peaks such as Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Panchchuoli, Kedarnath, Trishuli and Chaukhamba. Binsar is surrounded by the alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and species of wild flowers as well as the forest where oak and rhododendron are found everywhere.
The trek starts from Thalisain. From Thalisain the trek trail through a very rich forest of deodar, silver fir, pine and oaks, full of wildlife. The trek is best for winter months and it is not difficult with gradual ascents and descents. Enroute the trek, one can offer homage at the great freedom fighter Veer Chander Singh Garhwali’s samadhi, built in the midst of the Dudhatoli Sanctuary at Musa Kota. As one treks along the route surrounded by rich forest and scenic beauty through, every inch become a fresh song of nature and every new curve one can see a now landscape, more beautiful then before.

Location : Uttarakhand (Garhwal Hills)
Best Period : through the year
Clothing : heavy woolen
Duration : 9 Days include 6 Days trek
Grade : easy
Tour code : IGT-UK-BDTT-09

Day 01: DELHI - CORBETT NATIONAL PARK - RAMNAGAR (230 kms 5-6 hrs)
Arrive New Delhi and move to Ramnagar and check into the hotel or resort. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: RAMNAGAR
This day for full adventure of visit Jim National Corbett park with elephant safari and jeep safari Dinner and overnight at hotel or Jungal resort .

Day 03: RAMNAGAR - THALISAIN (2090m) ( (160kms 5hrs)
After breakfast 160 Kms. drive to Thalisain and lunch there. Dinner and overnight in camp. (trekking began from Thalisain)

Day 04: THALISAIN- PEERSAIN (2372m)
After breakfast 12km trek from Thalisain to Piersain with pack lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 05: PEERSAIN – BINSAR (2480m)
7 kms. trek from Piersain to Binsar. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 06: BINSAR – DOODHATOLI (3001m)
12 kms. trek with pack lunch from Binsar . Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 07: DOODHATOLI – BYASI - THALISAIN
12 kms trek and 7 kms by road. Dinner and overnight in camp.
(trekking ends to Byasi)

Day 08: THALISAIN – RAMNAGAR (160 kms 5hrs)

Day 09: RAMNAGAR - DELHI (230 kms 5-6 hrs)

Drive to Delhi/New Delhi and transfer to airport/Station and tour concludes.

Gangotri Kedarnath Trekking

The River Ganges is the most sacred river in the Hindu religion and its source at Gaumukh on the Gangotri glacier. Ganges Temple at Gangotri is one of the holiest destinations for Hindu pilgrims & is blessed with spellbinding scenic beauty. Every year, countless tourists from across the world, visit here in search of peace and tranquility. Our trek takes us to Gaumukh (translates to cows mouth), the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier. At Gaumukh, blocks of glacier fall into the river and pilgrims 'cleanse themselves of their sins' in freezing water.

We also trek on ancient route of Gangotri to Kedarnath. The Hindu devotees used this pilgrimage trail very regularly during the times when roads didn't exist and people used to visit all the four holy temples on foot. The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, The temple, built in the 8th century and dedicated to the goddess Shiva. This is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer.

Location : Garhwal Himalaya (Uttrakhand)
Best Period : April to June & Sep to Oct
Max Altitude : 4450 M
Duration : 19 Days include 14 Days trek
Grade : Moderate Trek
Tour CODE : IGT-UK-GKTT-19

DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival met at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 02: DELHI - HARIDWAR
Morning transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi train/Bus Haridwar. Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages places (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath) in the Garhwal region and is located on the foothills of Shivaliks. Evening free. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 03: HARIDWAR - UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI (3140 m)
After take the holi dip in Ganga take a part of pooja and darshan in Har ki pauri and having a breakfast drive to Gangotri via Tehri and Uttarkashi. The road quickly leaves the plains and winds its way through the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas to reach the ancient capital of Garhwal called "Tehri". We will have lunch in Uttarkashi, an important town of this area mostly serving to Indian pilgrims. From Uttarkashi the roads climb rather quickly and steeply over several hairpin bends and the roaring Bhagirathi river always giving you company. Gangotri with its famous Goddess Ganga Temple is inhabited during the summer months. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 04: GANGOTRI - BHOJBASA (3800m) 5-6hrs.
An easy walk (13 Km trek). We progress along a picturesque trail initially passes through dense deodar forests before emerging into the wide unforested valley. It then carries on to a small isolated forest of pine at Chirbases, literally the abode of pines. Overnight in tent

DAY 05: BHOJBASA - GAUMUKH (3900m) - TAPOVAN (4450m) 4-5 h.
Gaumukh is the palace it is source of the Ganges, the scenery is fascinating, with praying pilgrims and half-naked saddhus meditating along the banks of the tumultuous stream that pours out of the glacier. The trail crosses Gangotri moraines before reaching Tapovan and its gorgeous meadows, furrowed with streams and scattered with flowers. From here the panoramic view over Shivling (6540m), Meru (6660m) and the Bhaghirati massifs (above 6500m) is stunning. It is not surprising that saddhus chose this area to meditate in summer time. Overnight in Tent

DAY 06: TAPOVAN
Rest Day and Explore beyond the surrounding areas. Overnight in Tent

Day 07: TAPOVAN - CHIRBASA (3600m) 16 kms 6-7 h.
In the morning, trek down to Chirbasa. Chirbasa is a nice place for camping, covered by thick forest trees. Enjoy the evening in the shadow of many peaks. Overnight in Tent

DAY 08: CHIRBASA - GANGOTRI
Trek down to Gangotri. Overnight Tourist Bunglow/Tent

DAY 09: GANGOTRI - LATA (1700m) - BELAK KHAL (2750m)
Morning drive down about 72 kms to a small village Called Lata, from where we begin our second part of the Trek, The Hindu devotees used this pilgrimage trail very regularly during the times when roads didn't exist and people used to visit all the four holy temples on foot. The Trek from here to Belak is over a well laid out path passing through thick forests. The path climbs gradually into a side valley with trees of Oak, Pine, Fir and Rhododendrons lining the entire path. Belak is a high Mountain meadow with summer settlements of villagers from the valley who move up with their cattle for grazing. Arriving at Belak by late afternoon. In the evening we explore this beautiful meadow. Overnight in Tent

DAY10: BELAK KHAL - BUDHAKEDAR (1530m) in 5-6h
In the morning after having our breakfast we will trek to the village of Budhakedar, an important place in Garhwal which houses the old temple of Kedar (Shiva). The people of this village are mostly farmers. Enroute we will passes the tiny villages like Pangrana, Jhala & Agund. Overnight in Tent.

DAY 11: BUDHAKEDAR - BAGHI CHATTI (2600m) in 5-6h
Trek to Baghi Chatti. On the way we will come across the beautiful village of Benakhal, situated at the top of a hill, with another impressive temple. From here the walk is almost level through a number of villages, which give us an insight into the way of life of these mountain people. Afterwards we will have a steep climb through the forests of Rhododendrons and to the beautiful high meadow of Baghi Chatti. The views of the mountains from this high meadow are breathtaking and on a clear day one can see snowy peaks of the distant Himalayas. Overnight in Tent

DAY 12: BHAIRONCHATTI - GHUTTU (1600m) in 5h
Morning transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi train to Haridwar. Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages places (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath) in the Garhwal region and is located on the foothills of Shivaliks. On arrival 25 km drive to Rishikesh. Evening free. Overnight in Hotel/tent.

DAY 13: GHUTTU - PANWALI KHANTA (3150m)
Trek to Panwali Khanta, another high mountain meadow. From here we will be able to have magnificent panoramic views of the entire Garhwal Himalayas including Gangotri, Kedarnath, Kedardome, Chaukhamba, Trisul, Kamet, Nanda Devi and many other peaks. We climb up to Khinko La (3500m), then descend through a magnificent tropical forest and rice-fields. Overnight in Tent

DAY 14: PANWALI KHANTA - MAGGU (3050m) -
TRIUGINARAIN (1990m) Morning trek towards the temple village of Triuginarain (1,982 m), where as per Hindu mythology, the lord Shiva got married to goddess Parvati. The village houses an ancient temple where the marriage took place and is an important pilgrimage spot for Hindus who visit this temple from all over the country. Even the marriage fire still burns in the temple and it has been so for the last so many centuries. The first half hour of the walk is through a forest of rhododendrons descending gradually. From here on the walk is over the long Panwali ridge with several ascents & descents, offers panoramic views on either side and is an experience in itself. At the end of the ridge the path descends steeply to Maggu Ki Chatti, an abandoned village, which was used by pilgrims in the earlier days. A steep descent through a very thick forest brings you to Triuginarain. Overnight in Tent

DAY 15: TRIUGINARAIN - GAURIKUND - KEDARNATH
Trek to Road head of Sonprayag then 17 kms drive to Gaurikund. The next part of the walk begins through the narrow lanes of Gaurikund and the entire walk of 14 km is dotted with shops and tea stalls which offer respite to the pilgrims who brave out the five hour steep climb to Kedarnath. The walk is over a well laid out path and quite steep at certain bends, the noisy river Mandakani flows to your right all along the trail. Kedarnath, is a huge temple village and right in the center stands the ancient temple of Kedarnath. Overnight Tourist Rest House/tent.

DAY 16: KEDARNATH
Day at leisure to explore this holy place Overnight in Tourist Rest House/Tent

DAY 17: KEDARNATH - GAURIKUND - RUDRAPRAYAG
In the morning after having our breakfast we walk back to Gaurikund. From here we drive to Rudraprayag, which is situated at the confluence of the Mandakini and the Alakhnanda River. Arrival in Rudraprayag by late afternoon. Overnight in hotel/Tent

DAY 18: RUDRAPRAYAG - RISHIKESH
Drive to Rishikesh. On arrival Rishikesh transfer to the Hotel. Evening free for personal activities. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 19: RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR - DELHI
Morning free in Rishikesh to visit the temples, Ashram and meditation centers. Afternoon transfer to Haridwar railway station to board Shatabdi train or by road to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to airport/station fly back home & trip ends.

Gaumukh Tapovan Nandanvan Trekking Tour

Location : Garhawal Himalaya
Best Period : Mid Apr. to Jun & Sep-Nov,
Duration : 10 Days with middle way trekking
Grade : easy to moderate
Tour CODE : IGT-UK-GTNTT-10

Day 1: Delhi - Haridwar
Morning transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi train/Bus Haridwar. Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages places (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath) in the Garhwal region and is located on the foothills of Shivaliks. Evening free. Overnight in Hotel.
220 kms (stay)

Day 2: Haridwar - Chamba- Uttarkashi
Morning after dip holy Ganga and pooja and darsan move to for nedt destination Uttarkashi (stay droom/camp).

Day 3: Uttarkashi – Harsil - Gangotri
By road (stay droom/camp)
(Treking begins from Gangotri).

Day 4: Gangotri - Bhoswasa
(stay droom/camp).

Day 5: Bhoswasa –Gaumukh (3892) - Nandan van (4500) -Gaumukh-Bhoswasa
(stay droom/camp).

Day 6: Bhoswasa -Gaumukh –Tapovan (4463) -Gaumukh-Bhoswasa
(stay droom/camp).

Day 7: Bhoswasa- Gangotri
(stay in camp).
(Trekking ends to Gangotri).

Day 8: Gangotri – Harsil - Uttarkashi
By road (stay droom/camp).

Day 9: Uttarkashi-Chamba-Rishikesh – Haridwar
By road (stay in hotel).

Day 10: Haridwar - Delhi
By road hridwar to Delhi and transfer to airport/station and Your memorable tour conclude.

Har ki dun trekking Tour

Regain : Garhawal Himalaya
Best Period : Mid Apr. to Jun & Sep-mid Nov,
Duration : 14 Days with 8 days trekking
Grade : ezee to modrate
Tour code : IGT-UK-HKDTT-14

Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar 5-6 hrs
Morning transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi train/Bus Haridwar. Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages places (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath) in the Garhwal region and is located on the foothills of Shivaliks. Evening free. Overnight in Hotel.
220 kms (stay)

Day 02: Haridwar – Chamba (1676 m) - Barkot (2118 m) 6-7 hrs
Morning Holy bath and Pooja and Darshan and move to Barkot via Chamba (stay) 225 kms by road

Day 03: Barkot - Mori - Saur 4 hrs
91 kms by road and trek (stay droom/camp)
(Treking begins from Saur)

Day 04: Saur - Taluka (1900 m) 4-5 hrs
3 kms by road & 8 kms trek (stay droom/camp)

Day 05: Taluka -Sema 6-7 hrs
14 kms trek (stay droom/camp)

Day 06: Sema -Osla - Hari ki dun (3566 m)7-8 hrs
18 kms trek (stay droom/camp)

Day 07: Hari ki dun
(stay droom/camp)

Day 08: Hari ki dun - Sema 6-7 hrs
18 kms trek (stay droom/camp)

Day 09: Sema - Ruinsaratal - Sema 7-8 hrs
22 kms trek (stay droom/camp)

Day 10: Sema - Taluka 5-6 hrs
14 kms trek
(stay droom/camp)

Day 11: Taluka - Saur 4-5 hrs
8 kms trek & 3 kms by road (stay droom/camp)
(Trekking ends to Saur)

Day 12: Saur - Mussooirie 5-6 hrs
157 kms by road (stay in hotel)

Day 13: Mussooirie - Dehradun- Haridwar 3hrs
local sight seeing today and after lunch move to Haridwar 81 kms by road (stay)

Day 14: Haridwar - Delhi 6-7 hrs
220 kms (memorable tour conclude )