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.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Kumaon Jeep Safari

Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Nainital - Pangot - Binsar - Munsiyari - Kausani - Corbett

Day 01: Delhi
Arrival in New Delhi before or after midnight. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Nainital
Spend the morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, visiting India Gate, Qutab Minar & Humayun's tomb and driving past the President's House. Board the connecting overnight air-conditioned sleeper train to Nainital late in the evening.

Day 03: Pangot
Arrive at Kathgodam, which is the railhead for Nainital and drive to Pangot (2 hr.). Spend the rest of the day at leisure and visit Kilbury and Pangot for nature walks. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 04: Nainital
Take a day visit tour of Nainital. You can also opt for bird watching, take a boat-ride in the Naini lake or go horse riding along the lakeside. You can visit China Peak or take a joy ride in a cable car. Overnight in the lodge.

Day 05: Pangot-Binsar
Drive from Pangot to Binsar (4 1/2 hr.). Visit the sanctuary. Binsar offers endless opportunities to avid birders and photographers. Overnight stay in Binsar tourist rest house or at a wildlife lodge.

Day 06: Binsar-Munsiyari
Drive from Binsar to Munsiyari (6 hr.). The quaint little township of Munsiyari commands fantastic views of the Panchchuli peaks and the Milam and Ralam valleys. Overnight in a resort..

Day 07: Munsiyari
Take up a trek from the resort side towards the Khaliya Top situated at a height of 11,500 ft. This hill top offers an incredible view of the Panch-Chulli peaks. Overnight stay in alpine tents. For anglers, there is ample scope to fish trout at the Ramganga and Gori Ganga rivers. OR take a trek towards the Lilam Village from the resort. The trek is part of the Milam Glacier route along the banks of Gori Ganga through the villages of Darkot, Dumar and Jimighat.

Day 08: Munsiyari
Drive in the morning to Kausani (6 hr.) through narrow roads dotted with villages. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 09: Munsiyari-Kausani
After breakfast spend a day doing bird watching, relaxing and watching the Himalayan ranges. Overnight in a hotel..

Day 10: Kausani
Drive from Kausani to Corbett National Park (4 1/2 hr.). After lunch, drive inside the park to familiarise with the surroundings and wildlife viewing. Overnight at the camp or lodge.

Day 11: Kausani-Corbett National Park
Early morning take a jeep safari inside the park for tiger-tracking and waildlife viewing. Take up a afternoon elephant ride in the park. Overnight at the camp or lodge.

Day 12: Corbett National Park-Delhi / Onward Destination
Depart for Delhi (6 hr.) and arrive in the evening. Transfer to the airport for onward destination.