7 Days / 6
Nights
Delhi - Rishikesh - Chopta - Deoriatal - Tungnath - Rudraprayag -
Haridwar- Delhi
Day
01 : Delhi-Rishikesh ( 230km, Drive 6hrs )
Drive to Rishikesh and check in to hotel Natraj on arrival. Relax
or take a wildlife safari in the evening to Rajaji National park
which boasts of wildlife including big Cats, Elephants, Antelope,
Wild boar and a variety of birds. Overnight at hotel Natraj.
Day 02 : Rishikesh-Chopta (180kms, 6-7hrs )
Drive to Chopta, which is one of the most beautiful spots in this
part of the Himalayas passing through lush green landscapes, often
remarked as Mini Switzerland, stretching almost 40 kms. It is an
ideal example of environmental conservation, where all
construction is banned for the cause. Apart from humans it is also
inhabited by rare Himalayan species like the Snow Leopard, Musk
deer, snow fox, Monal etc. Altitude varies from 6000 ft to 13,000
ft, Put up camp on arrival and relax in the evening. Dinner and
overnight at Camp.
Day 03 : Chopta-Deoriatal ( 20kms drive, 6km trek)
Drive to sari village in 1hr and then trek to Deoriatal which is a
lake at a high altitude of 5000ft with a lovely view of the
23,000ft high Chaukhamba peaks. Return to Chopta in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day
04 : Chopta-Tungnath (7kms, 4-5hrs)
Start the trek in the morning on a steep climb of 3.5kms to reach
1,000 yr. old Tunganath temple. Go further up half a kilometer to
almost 13,000ft for the most breathtaking view of the high
Himalayas from Chandrashila Peak. Come down to Chopta in the
afternoon. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Camp. All
this while, when you are in and around Chopta, keep looking for
the elusive snow-leopard, a rear sight for the lucky ones.
Day 05 : Chopta-Haridwar (210kms 7-8hrs)
Drive back to Haridwar, which is the holiest town in the Hindu
religion. Enroute visit Devprayag, the confluence of Rivers
Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, which combine to become the holy Ganges
at this point. Check in on arrival. Overnight at hotel Classic
Residency.
Day 06 : Haridwar
Spend the day in exploring the traditions and cultures of India on
the banks of the holy river Ganges. Overnight at hotel Classic
Residency.
Day 07 : Haridwar-Delhi (200kms, 5 hrs)
Drive back to Delhi to end the tour.