Kumaon: Nanda Devi Sanctuary Outer Rim Trek
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Duration15 Days
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Best Time
- May - June
- October
Introduction
Trek Grade: Medium
Bagini Glacier runs down northwards from Mount Changa Bang & Mount Trishuli peaks (in North-West rim of Mount Nanda Devi Sanctuary) and then the Bagini melt river turns westwards where it is joined by Dunagiri Glacier waters running down from Purbi-Dronagiri ridge. Further west, it is joined by the Lampak stream and finally flows into the Dhauli-Ganga, just north of Jumma Village.
Drive to Jumma Village by Jeep from Joshimath and then trek via Ruing & Dronagiri Villages along the morraine of the Bagini Glacier. Slowly start to view the awesome and spectacular scenery of the snow peaks of Mounts Rishi-Pahad, Hardeol, Kanakha, Changa Bang, and Trisuli Peaks.
Tours Highlights
- 15 days adventure with 8 days of trekking staying in tents crossing the 4,151 meters Kanari Pass till the Bagini Glacier in the Kumaon Himalayas with spectscular views of the mountains
- Trekking guide with ponies carrying 20 kgs of baggage and all camping equipment
- Old & New Delhi sightseeings as gateway city and visits at Rishikesh.
- Arrival & Departure transfers with representative and transportation with SUVs
- Prices on request
Destinations Covered
Delhi
The City of GloryDelhi is said to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world, along with Jerusalem and Varanasi. It is the Capital Territory of India and a modern-day citadel that's dotted with ancient monuments.
History and Culture
Legend estimates it to be over 5,000 years old. Over the millennia, Delhi is said to have been built and destroyed 11 times. The oldest alleged incarnation of the city shows up in the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata as Indraprastha.
Rishikesh
Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas and with the pristine Ganga flowing through it, the ancient town of Rishikesh is one of the major tourist and pilgrimage hubs in northern India, where people from across the world arrive in search of peace. Rishikesh is commonly referred to as the ‘yoga capital of the world’ and rightly so. The destination is abuzz with visitors, who come here to learn yoga and meditation.
Joshimath
Uttarakhand is abounding with beautiful places and one among them is Joshimath, the sacred town of Uttarakhand. Nuzzled with lots of warmth in the Chamoli district the town has its own heavenly aura. Also known as Jyotirmath, Joshimath is those places where one of the Mutts was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. It is also the winter seat of Lord Badri Whose idol is traversed from Badrinath temple to Vasudev temple here.
Malari
Malari is a small village near the Indo-Tibetan border near Joshimath in Chamoli district. Located in Dhauli Ganga valley at a height of 3048 meters, Malari village is encircled by steep snow-covered mountains. Inhabitants of Malari village moves to the lower part of Himalayas during winters due to heavy snowfall.
Dronagiri Village
Dronagiri is also called as Dunagiri; a small village in Almora. Interestingly, the hamlet is located at the foot of a Himalayan mountain named Dronagiri. While the snow-covered mountain stands in all its grandeur, the hilly village of Dronagiri rejoices amidst the green vegetation. In fact, the name is derived from the mountain that shines in the backdrop.
Longatulli
Longatulli is a halt where you will be awe-struck with the amazing Satminal, Hardeul and Rishi Pahar views.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 Arrive Delhi
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Day 2
Delhi
Delhi
Delhi is a dynamic city where the past coexists with the present. While historic evidence shows that the area around Delhi was first occupied around 2,500 years ago, Hindu mythology predates that by another 500 years. The British captured the city in 1803 and when they decided to make it the capital of India in 1911, they commissioned Sir Edwin Lutyens to draw up the plans. The result is slightly surprising with spacious tree-lined avenues punctuated with architecture which is among the most striking in the world.
On the tour of “Old Delhi,” you will head out to explore this exotic locale with its narrow dirt roads, myriads of people, and inexpensive and colorful bazaars that keep alive the traditional workmanship for which Delhi has always been famous. Drive past Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest Muslim mosques in India. A bicycle rickshaw will take you into the heart of Chandni Chowk (the silver square - so named because of the silver merchants).
Drive past India Gate, a 42-meter archway built-in memory of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War, and Rashtrapati Bhawan, built in the early 20th century as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy. Today, it is the official residence of the President of India.
Thereafter, visit the most prominent Sikh Gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi. It was originally a bungalow belonging to Raja Jai Singh, a 17th-century Indian ruler. It is open to people of all faiths, castes, or creeds. The premises house a sacred pond in which devotees bathe. They believe that this would wash off their misdeeds and thus allow them to attain peace of mind. The 'Langars' or the community kitchen proves to be the ideal example of prodigious hospitality of the Sikhs. Anyone and everyone can have scrumptious meal irrespective of caste, color, or class.
Conclude the day by visiting Delhi's most striking monument, The Qutub Minar, which looms majestically across the wide plains of Delhi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was constructed in 1192 by Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak. Built-in red sandstone and marble, it has a height of 72.5 meters (237.8 ft) and contains 379 stairs. A Soaring conical tower, it is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture and is the tallest minaret in India.
Overnight at hotel (B)
Accomodation - Day 3 Fly Delhi – Deharadun & Drive To Rishikesh (1 ½ Hour’s Drive)
- Day 4 Drive To Joshimath (1,890 m)
- Day 5 Joshimath - Malari (3020 M) & Trek To Bhojgar (3520 M) 3 Hour’s
- Day 6 Bhojgar - Kalakhal (4500 M) 5-6 Hour's
- Day 7 Kalakhal - Dronagiri Village (3615 M) 5-6 Hour’s
- Day 8 Dronagiri Village To Longatulli (4597 M) 3-4 Hour’s
- Day 9 Longatulli To Base Camp (4630 M) 3-4 Hour’s
- Day 10 Base Camp To Bagini Glacier & Back To Base Camp (7-8 Hour’s)
- Day 11 Base Camp To Dronagiri Village (4-5 Hour’s)
- Day 12 Dronagiri Village To Road Head (4-5 Hour’s Trek & 2 Hour’s Drive)
- Day 13 8 Hour’s Drive To Rishikesh
- Day 14 Rishikesh To Dehradun & Fly To Delhi
- Day 15 Delhi & Departure
