Kumaon-Garhwal-Himachal

Trip Duration: 12 Days
Best Time: April to Oct
Grade: Moderate
Altitude: 1350 mt
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Kumaon-Garhwal-Himachal

Day by Day Details Itinerary

 Day 01: Delhi - Mukteshwar

Mukteshwar wild life sanctuary is an extension of the Corbett wild life Sanctuary. There are magnificent views of the Api - Nampa peaks of Nepal to the Chaukhamba peaks in Garhwal. Over night Luxury Camp.

Day 02: Around Mukteshwar - 150 Kms.

Day for seasoning & getting used to driving in a new country on the serpentine roads. Visit Ranikhet and Nainital.

Day 03: Mukteshwar - Kausani - Appx 262 Kms - 1890 m

Down hill on the serpentine road through pine & silver fir forests to Jageshwar -There are 124 temples in the complex. Visit the Underground Cave Temples of Patal Bhuvaneshwar and Kausani which offers magnificent views of 350 Kms long stretch of majestic peaks like Panchachuli, Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Chaukhamba & Kedarnath.

Day 04: Kausani - Rudraprayag. (Appx - 170 Kms)

Ride along the banks of mountain rivers through delightful alpine pastures & snowfields - Truly an abode of the Gods.

Day 05: Rudraprayag - Dhanolti - Appx 180 Kms.

The drive today gives us to the feel of higher range as we start riding uphill. We will get an extensive view of the northern ranges.

Day 06: Dhanolti - Nahan - Appx -252 Kms

Descend down from Dhanaulti into the plains of Yamuna through Saal forests of the Terrai region of Lower Himalayas. The roads are quite isolated and road condition is fairly good, but do keep a watch for stray animals.

Day 07: Nahan - Hathkoti - Appx 212 Kms

Now we are in Himachal Pradesh. Its again an easy riding day ahead through some thick wooded forests of Deodar as we follow the Tons River. O/Nt Camp at Hathkoti.

Day 08: Hathkoti - Narkanda

We will continue our ride through the lush green forests on reasonably well maintained road to reach Narkanda. Narkanda offers awesome views of the snow-capped peaks of the higher Himalayan ranges.

Day 09: Narkanda - Shoja via Jalori Pass - Appx - 180 Kms

It is time to ascend the hairpin bends of the serpentine road that will lead us to Jalori Pass (3223 M). The area retains a surreal charm as it remains off the beaten tracks followed by hoards of tourists - you will be compelled to capture this area on camera!.

Day 10: Shoja - Dharamshala - Appx 195 Kms

Till Mandi it will be a good riding speed on the flat, well maintained roads along the river bed, & then uphill to Dharamshala. We are now in an area influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. The seat of his Holiness the Dalai Lama is at Mcleodganj, appx 100 Kms from Dharamsala.

Day 11: At Leisure in the area

Visit the seat of his holiness The Dalai Lama, Tapovan and Norbulingka institute, set amidst beautiful gardens - designed & built according to traditional Tibetan style and a spiritual centre for Tibetan Buddhists.

Day 12: Dharamsala –Delhi flight

Morning take the flight to delhi, afternoon free in delhi later in the night transfer to the international air port.

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