Experience trekking and Yoga meditation tour in India with a Himalayan master. Trekking and yoga meditation tour through the historical and religious cities such as Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, Raithal village, Dayara Bugyal picturesque meadow situated at an elevation of about 3, 048 meters, and experience the ancient art of Yoga Meditation in India with our 10 days trekking and yoga meditation tour in India with Himalayan master. Explore Himalayan culture, visit ancient temples, ashrams, hills, countryside, and the view of the snow-covered Himalayan mountain range.

Destination: Delhi, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, Raithal village, Dayara Bugyal, Barsu Village, Gangnani – Rishikesh

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Experience this stunningly beautiful region on foot is truly inspiring and rewarding
Trekking & Hiking in Indian Himalaya.
Study yoga with Himalayan Yoga teacher.
Walking through traditional villages and untouched forests in Garhwal Region North India.
Camping on most beautiful meadows.
Breathtaking views of Soaring Himalayan Peaks on this wonderful trip.
Bhram kamal, Cobra Lilly & Blue Poppy, beautiful flowers found in the region.
Driving through the Ganga valley.
Explore Haridwar, the gateway to the God & Goddess and the holy city of Hindus.
Explore Rishikesh, Yoga Capital of the World', and the land of Rishi's & Sadhu's.
Visit numbers of Ashrams, Temples and Villages.
Explore Uttarkashi “The Kashi of the north”
Attend evening prayers at Haridwar & Rishikesh on the bank of Ganga River.
Fully supported camping based trek including three hearty meals per day prepared by our cooks.

DAY 01: DRIVE FROM DELHI - HARIDWAR {210KMs / 6 -7 HR}
Morning 9 am drive will pick you by car from Delhi and drive 7hr to Haridwar, ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. We reach Haridwar, check in at hotel, after litile rest we will visit with tour guide in Haridwar sightseeing tour and attend sunset Ganges Aarti on the bank of Ganga River with thousand of mother Ganga devotees. Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. Haridwar represents the gateway to the Himalaya pilgrimage shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath. The pilgrimage to the Himalaya shrines begins only when the sun reaches the zodiac sign of Aries. Haridwar is also the site of celebration of the Kumbh Mela, once in twelve years, when Jupiter transits to the zodiac sign of Aquarius. The five sacred bathing spots in Haridwar are Ganga dwara, Kankhal, Nila Parvata, Bilwa Theertha and Kusavarta. The main ghat at Haridwar is known as Hari-ki-Pairi (known for a footprint of Vishnu on a stone in a wall. Dinner & overnight stay in Hotel.

DAY 02: DRIVE HARIDWAR - UTTARKASHI - RAITHAL (175 KMS / 6 - 7 HR)
Day 02nd we continue heading north into the hills following the Bhagirathi River all the way to Uttarkashi, an important pilgrimage centre on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, famous for its ashrams and temples and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. The drive takes us through many small towns and terraced farmland. A short way after Uttarkashi we leave the main road to Gangotri and climb into the hills. Ahead we will start to see the mountains of Garhwal – Srikanta, Gangotri Group of peaks. We spend tonight in the small Garhwali village of Raithal in tent/Guest house.

DAY 03: RAITHAL VILLAGE WALK (5 Hrs)
Morning wake up with cup of pure Himalayan herbal Tea, sunrise above Himalayan peaks and enjoy healthy Breakfast.

After breakfast, find your feet and enjoy continuous Himalayan views with an easy walk to the village of Raithal, and The walk route starts from the guest house and leads through few villages with wonderful views into the valley and Himalayan range. After walk back to Guest house through the forest. Enjoy hot Lunch in guest house and Day free at leisure to explore.

Religious customs and ancient traditions are still very much alive here. This area has been a confluence where cultures have blended together leaving behind many architectural and archaeological wonders; ancient temples, prehistoric cave paintings and picturesque villages set amongst sweeping valleys and green terraced fields. Our itinerary covers both the cultural and natural aspects of the region Evening session of Meditation & Pranayama, Dinner & Overnight stay.

DAY 04: TREK FROM RAITHALVILLAGE - DAYARA BUGYAL (7 KMS / 5 HR)
Early morning wake up with cup of pure Himalayan herbal Tea. Yoga class in Raithal Village. Today after breakfast we start the first day hike and affords wonderful views of the Indian Himalaya. More remote than any other treks of Uttarakhand, and trek we still get wonderful views from spectacular campsites. On a clear day we are woken by a wonderful sunrise across the valley of Srikanta and Gangotri group of peaks 1, 2 and 3. The trail climbs all morning through mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and pine. We stop for lunch at Goi campsite, a clearing in the forest, where there is a small temple and great mountain views. It is another couple of hours climbing to our camp at Dayara Bugyal. We are now above the tree line and meadows and ridges stretch out all around us. Our camp is a little further on than the shepherd huts in a quiet bugyal (a high altitude meadow). From camp on a clear day we get views of Srikanta, Gangotri 1,2 and 3, Joanli, Draupadi Ka Danda and Bandarpunch 1, 2 and black peak.

Bugyal in the local language means "High Altitude Meadow". Dayara Bugyal is one of the most beautiful places in Uttarakhand. Situated at an elevation ranging from 10,000-12,000 ft. This vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty in Uttarakhand. During winter it provides excellent & one of the best ski slopes in India spread over an area of 28 sqkms. Arrive in Dayara meadow, set up tent and enjoy tea/coffee with Panoramic views of the greater Himalayan peaks.

DAY 05: DAY HIKE TO SURYA TOP {SYARI BUGYAL} 4000M (6HRS WALK)
Early morning wake up with cup of pure Himalayan herbal Tea, Yoga practice in Nature's own gardens. after Yoga we will have breakfast and carry a packed lunch for day hike to Surya top situated at a height of 4000m and this is the highest point of this beautiful meadow and lies at the edge of the meadow. We spend some time here and later commence another interesting stretch of trekking and surely one will not forget for a very long time. You walk is on absolutely green carpeted meadows towards Syari Bugyal with big mountains seemingly at touching distance after lunch and hot tea in top we will walk back to the camp, by an evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay in tent.

DAY 06: DAY HIKE TO BAKRIYA TOP 3850M (5HR WALK)
Early morning wake up with cup of pure Himalayan herbal Tea, Yoga and Breakfast, and after breakfast optional walk to a fantastic viewpoint called Bakaria Top at 3,800m (for those who do not want to do the peak they can go with the cook and ponymen direct to camp). Please note if you do the optional walk the distance covered will be 6.8 miles or 11km and it will take 6-7 hours. We will carry a packed lunch and set off up a series of bugyals (meadows) and ridges. We are almost above the treeline now and open meadows and distant mountain views surround us. It will take around three hours to Bakaria Top and the climb is well worth the effort. On a clear day we have magnificent panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalaya - Srikanta, Gangotri 1,2 and 3, Joanli, Draupadi Ka Danda and Bandarpunch are some of the named mountains but there are many more without names. In the far distance we can even spot Uttarkashi. We descend a short way for lunch and then trek down easy ridges to join the main trail, which undulates up and down ridges to our camp. By an evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay in tent.

DAY 07: TREK TO BASRU VILLAGE (7 Kms – 5 HR}
Early morning wake up with cup of pure Himalayan herbal Tea, Yoga and Breakfast, and after breakfast we start last day of our trek. We descend back to the tree line and enter thick forest. As we descend we can still see the mountains ahead and in spring the rhododendrons, gentians and primulas add an extra dimension of colour. We finally emerge from the forest at the village of Barsu.

Overnight at Barsu Village. A lovely village with wonderfully carved doors and windows overlooking the valley with the the ancient temples. Freshen up and enjoy a welcome drink while a traditional and delicious Garhwali dinner is cooked by the local. Guests are welcome to watch! Relax, chat with the locals and listen to tales from the past. Overnight stay in Guest house/ Camp. To experience this stunningly beautiful region on foot is truly inspiring and rewarding

DAY 08: DRIVE FROM BARSU VILLAGE - UTTARKASHI VIA GANGNANI HOT SPRINGS (70 KMS – 4 HRS}
Early morning wake up with cup of pure Himalayan herbal Tea, Yoga and Breakfast, and after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi via Gangnani hot springs Famous for its thermal water springs, Gangnani is a perfect place for rejuvenation. The thermal water spring at Gangnani is called Rishikund. After bath and tea we continue drive to Uttarkashi, arrive check in guest house after visit Sightseeing of Uttarkashi meaning Kashi of the north was revered as a sacred place earlier and was also the meditational grounds of several sages and hermits who found solace here. It has been cited in the epic Mahabharata, that a great sage by the name of Jada Bharatha performed a prolonged penance here and in the ancient time's Vedic language was highly used here in spoken and written forms. By evening at leisure or option for cooking class, Dinner & Overnight stay.

DAY 09: DRIVE UTTARKASHI - RISHIKESH (170 KMS. / 6 -7 HR)
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh via Tehri and Chamba, on arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening visit temple and ashrams in Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula & Ghat, Ghat's s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti "The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges" " the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above we trace ours steps back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.

DAY 10: RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR - DELHI (250 KMS. / 6 -7 HRS. DRIVE)
Early morning wake up with cup of herbal Tea, Yoga, talk and Breakfast, and after we will drive to Delhi, arrive and transfer to Hotel or Airport tour & service end at Delhi.

All our independent itineraries are completely flexible and can be customised to your requirements.
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