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One
of the most beautiful and rewarding treks in this region, offering stunning
close-up views of the India's second Highest Peak-Nanda Devi (7822 mts) and
surrounding mountains. We trek in the outer sanctuary of Nanda Devi, with
its abundance of flora & fauna. This superb holiday comes to an end with
a visit to Taj Mahal.
Day 1. Arrive Delhi:
Transfer to pre-booked hotel. Morning free. Afternoon, half-day sightseeing
tour to the majestic Red Fort & Jama Masjid. Breakfast & overnight,
hotel. Perhaps there is no other capital city in the world so steeped in
history and legend as the Indian capital, Delhi. It was the magnet that drew
the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and finally the British. All
of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent history. The fascination
with Delhi was such that even though it was abandoned many times, its rulers
returned to it again and again rebuilding it at least seven times.
Day
2. Delhi-Almora: After early breakfast drive about 09hrs through
the plains of Uttar Pradesh and then to rolling hills of Kumaon to Almora.
Upon arrival stay overnight in hotel.
Day 3.
Almora-Munsiari:Drive through forested hills. Enroute, there are
brilliant views of Nanda Devi, Panch Chuli, Nanda Kot. This is the last
sizeable settlement that we will pass. Camp near rest house.
Day
4. Munsiari-Lilam: We will watch a magnificent sunrise on the Panch
Chuli (5 peaks), overlooking Munsiari. Two hours easy walking, mostly
downhill, takes us to the starting point of the paved trail, which leads up
the Gauri Ganga Valley. A short walk then takes us to the village of Lilam.
Overnight camp.
Day 5. Lilam-Bogdiar:Lilam
is situated at the start of the. long gorge through which we begin our trek.
We trek through dense, semi-tropical rain forest and thick at bamboo which
grows on the steep slopes. After lunch we continue ascending along the gorge
for another couple of hours to the rest house and police check post at
Bogdiar. (Bogdiar is at 2700 mts. 14 kms. 6 hrs.)
Day
6. Bogdiar-Rilkote: We have a good steady climb for most of the
morning. After the first hour we reach the beautiful opening of the gorge
and a small trail-side shrine to a local deity, which stands under an
enormous cliff wall. Leaving the jungle below us, we climb out of the If
narrow gorge and pass a number of lovely waterfalls to reach our campsite
just beyond the check-post at Rilkote.
Camp is up against the cliff
walls with a small spring. nearby. (Rilkote is at 200 mts. 16 kms. 6hrs.)
Day 7. Rilkote-Ganghar:We follow a trail
that descends to Burfu and then on to the sparsely inhabited village of
Martoli, continuing up to the wide, more barren and rainless zone of the
Gauri Ganga Valley. Our camp at Ghanghar sits at the head of the Pachhu
Valley, This semi-deserted settlement, with only a few families left, is
evidence of the general de-population of the area. From Ghanghar, we catch
our first glimpse of Nanda Devi and to the north, Milam Village (Ghanghar is
at 3300 mts.13kms.6 hrs.)
Day 8.
Ghanghar-Nanda Devi camp: The narrow trail climbs steadily through
small stretches or I rhododendron, juniper and birch forest. As we pass by
the peak of Nanda Bhanar (5900 m), the valley opens up to reveal beautiful,
lush 'alpine' meadows. These meadows are at the terminal moraine of the
glacier leading from Nanda Devi East. A beautiful campsite lies within a few
kilometers of the foot of the Nanda Devi. (Our base camp is at 3900 mts.)
Day 09. Nanda Devi Base Camp: A full day
for resting or for exploration around the stunning campsite.
Day
10. Base Camp - Milam: An early start to the day, where we . will
be retracing our steps back to Ghanghar and Burphu. We cross the Gauri Ganga
River on a wooden bridge and stop for lunch, before continuing up the valley
to reach Milam village. (Milam is at 3300 mts., 17kms., 6 to 7hrs.).
Day
11. Milam-Sumdu: A beautiful day's trek descending the Gauri Ganga
Valley. We continue for another 1 km to Tola, a lovely campsite on a plateau
overlooking the valley near Samdu village (Sumdu is at 3400 mts. 18 kms. 5
hrs.).
Day 12. Sumdu-Ralam: Today we
descend a short distance, crossing a glacial stream on a stone and log
bridge. We then begin a steady climb for about 4 to 5 hrs. - reaching the
summit of the Brij ganga Pass (4878 m). The approach to the pass takes us
again, on a well defined trail, through enchanting birch, rhododendron and
juniper forests. We descend steeply to Ralam camp. (Ralam at 3700 mts.,12
kms., 7-8hrs.).
Day 13, 14, 15. Ralam-Munsiari:
For three days, we trek down the densely forested Ralam valley
where we finally rejoin the Gauri Ganga valley near Lilam. There is a single
trail, used extensively by local people. We end our trek by making the steep
ascent back to Munsiari for O/n camp.
Day 16.
Munsiari-Binsar: We make an early start on our interesting,
overland journey to Binsar, travelling through blue pine forest with distant
view s of high Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi & Api in Nepal.
Arrive Binsar and stay 02 nights in delightful Khali Estate, originally
brought from an English man for Mahatma Ghandhi. 12 cottages offer fine
views of the peaks and the sunsets are magnificent. Here we will be looked
after by a very charming family.
Day 17. A day at
Leisure:This is a perfect place to rest and unwind. Overnight in
Khali.
Day 18. Binsar-Corbett National Park:Morning
after breakfast drive to Corbett National Park (about 85kms/04hrs), check
into the hotel. One of the finest habitats of the tiger & birds of
India, the Corbett National Park nestles in the foothills of the Himalayas
in Uttaranchal, in the area known as South Patlidun. With its varied
topography, diverse flora and fauna and the natural splendour of its
landscapes the Park is a precious heritage. Overnight stay in jungle
lodge/camp.
Day 19, Corbett National Park: Morning
and evening jeep/elephant safari with naturalist. Day free to relax. All
meals and overnight in jungle lodge/camp.
Day 20,
Corbett - Delhi: Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi (about
230kms/07hrs), check into the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax.
Overnight hotel.
Day 21, Delhi - Agra - Delhi:
Early morning transfer to the railway station for fast train to
Agra. Visit India's most celebrated monument the Taj Mahal, built as a
monument of eternal love by Shah Jahan to the bride Mumtaz. The Taj Mahal,
built over a period of 20 years by 20,000 labourers and craftsmen, displays
superb craftsmanship and looks amazingly graceful from almost any angle.
Also visit the Red Fort, Akbar began Agra Fort in 1565, with additions of
the citadel being made through to the time of Akbar's grandson, Shah Jahan.
The forts have fine view of the Taj across the River Yamuna. Evening return
back to Delhi by train and transfer direct to the international airport
(Breakfast and Dinner on board train).
Day 22,
Delhi - Europe: Early morning fly back to your home country.