Garhwal Jeep Safari
This safari takes you to the lap of the Himalayas, synonymous with holiness and peace. Among all Himalayan regions, the Garhwal Himalayas -- where the Holy Ganges emanates and which houses four of the most revered shrines of the Hindu religion -- are considered especially holy. The jeep safari takes you to the holiest of these four shrines, Badrinath. Skanda Purana says "there are many shrines on earth, heaven and hell but none has been nor will be like Badrinath".
This mountain range, with its snow covered peaks, enormous valley and extensive plateaus, inspires awe in any one who visits it. The jeep safari also takes you to the Auli ski slopes that has the longest cable car service in India.
Best Time: May / June & September / October
Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi & transfer to Hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh enroute visit Haridwar. Upon arrival in Rishikesh, transfer to Hotel. Evening free in Rishikesh. Overnight Hotel.
Day 04: Rishikesh - Auli
Start Jeep Safari with drive to Joshimath. Take a 3.9 km cable car (the longest in Asia) to the scenic and picturesque Auli Ski resort. Overnight in Auli.
Day 05: Auli - High Altitude Alpine Meadow
Free to explore the surrounding areas. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Auli - Joshimath - Badrinath
Today's Jeep Safari drive takes you to Badrinath situated on the banks of Alaknanda. Visit the Badrinath temple. Overnight at Hotel.
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07: Badrinath
Visit local temple & drive to Manna village. Back to Hotel.
Day 08: Badrinath - Rudraprayag
Today we continue with the Jeep Safari and drive Rudraprayag. Upon arrival in Rudraprayag, transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
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09: Rudraprayag - Uttarkashi
Today we continue with the Jeep Safari and drive for 8 hrs to Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi river and is a small town of historical monuments, temples, ashrams and dharmshalas. Overnight at Uttarkashi
Day 10: Uttarkashi- Gangotri
Early morning embark on the 97 kms. drive. From Uttarkashi to Gangotri, close to the source of Ganga River (4 hrs). The drive is along the ancient pilgrimage route and is very scenic. Overnight in tents near Gangotri.
Day 11: Gangotri
In the morning, trek around the area.
Day 12: Gangotri - Mussoorie
Early morning drive for 7 hrs. to Mussoorie, one of the hill stations of India. Transfer to Mussoorie Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Mussoorie
Free day in Mussorrie to explore the local market. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: Mussorrie - Delhi
Drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15: Delhi departure
Departure transfer to Int. Airport to catch the flight to home.
