The
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
1: Delhi - Snow Leopard Adventures Camp
Arrive camp for lunch. After lunch camp orientation
and then drive to Rishikesh for half day sight seeing. Visit
temples, Ashrams, Yoga centres, Ram and Lakshman Jhulas, the
largest suspension bridge in India. Overnight at Camp.
Day
2: 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
3: Auli - Joshimath - Tapovan - Auli
Continue with Jeep Safari and drive to Tapovan
passing Joshimath. After picnic lunch in Tapovan return to
Auli. Overnight at Auli.
Day
4: Auli - Joshimath - Badrinath - Auli
Today's Jeep Safari drive takes you to Badrinath
situated on the banks of Alaknanda. Drive back to Auli. O/n
at Auli
Day
5: Auli - High Altitude Alpine Meadow
Drive from Auli to high altitude alpine meadow
with great views of the Himalayan ranges. Overnight in camp
set up at meadow in the lap of the Himalayas.
Day
6: Explore Surroundings
Visit local temple. This involves a 3 hour trek.
Day
7: Drive to 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
8: 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
9: Gangotri
In the morning, trek around the area.
Day
10: 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
11: Mussoorie - Train
Morning at leisure for an easy walk along the
winding Charles ville road which leads one to the pine scented
Happy Valley and the Tibetan township. Visit the cliff hung
Buddhist shrine with ceremonial trumpets and acolytes reciting
ancient scriptures. After lunch drive back to Delhi.
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