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Nature
has best endowed Garhwal with magnificent
natural resources. Panwali Kantha, one
of the high altitude meadows of Garhwal
Himalayas, apart form its thrilling
landscape is specially known for the
spectacular display of the flowering
herbs. At an altitude of 3658 meters,
this meadow lies in the northern part
of Garhwal Himalayas. One can also encounter
high altitude animals e.g Bharal, Ghoral,
Himalayan Bear, and the rate musk deer.
The trip involves trek to Panwali Kantha
and visit to three of the most important
temple related to lord shiva. GuptaKasi
( The invisible Kashi for the Gods)
Trijuginarayan -( Venue of lord Shivas
marriage with Parvati) and Kedarnath
temple, considered to be the holiest
of shiva shrines in the Himalayas. The
temple stands in the shadow of Kedarnath
peak (6940 mts) and one of the twelve
Jyotirlingams or resplendent lingam,
scattered over the country. |
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Best Time to visit |
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April to June and
September - October |
| Duration
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11 Days / 10 Nights |
| Destinations
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Delhi - Rishikesh – Ghuttu
– Panwali Kantha –
Mgguchatti – Gaurikund –
Kedarnath - Rishikesh |
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| Day
01: Delhi - Meeting and assistance
on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later,
proceed for sightseeing tour of Delhi
visiting Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar,
the Red Fort and the great Jama Masjid
- the biggest mosque in India. Overnight
in hotel. |
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02: Delhi – Rishikesh - Drive
to Rishikesh-is the base for Chardham
Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas,
Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers-
visit ofTriveni Ghat, Laxman Jhoola,
Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev -Halt
at GMVN Tourist Bungalow.Day 01: Rishikesh
- Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to Hotel.
After dinner meet the crew and the trip
leader, which will be followed by briefing
on thetrek. Meals and overnight hotel. |
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03: Rishikesh - Ghuttu - Morning
we drive to Ghuttu, a small Garhwali
village and starting point of the trek.
Enroute lunch at tehri, the capital
of Garhwal in British India. Meals and
overnight camp. |
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04: Ghuttu - Panwali Kantha -
Morning after breakfast we start for
Panwali. The trek today is very steep.
About nine kilometers of steep ascent
takes us to Panwali. Arrive and camp
in the meadow near a stream, as the
entire meadow is full of crystal clear
springs. Meals and overnight camp. |
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05: Panwali Kantha - Magguchatti -Morning
after breakfast we start descending
towards maggu chatti . The entire trek
is on rocky terrain and is strenuous.
Arrive Maggu chatti and camp. Meals
and overnight camp. |
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06: Magguchatti-Gaurikund- Early
morning after breakfast trek to Trijugi
narayan, a legendry village where Shiva
& Parvati were wedded. Arrive and
visit the temple. After exploring the
village wetrek to aGaurikund. Today
we camp little before Gurikund, near
the riever. Meals and overnight camp.
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07: Gourikund-Kedarnath -Morning
we visit the Gaurikund temple and the
hot springs. After words we proceed
for Kedarnath. The entire trek is gradual
ascent till we reach Kedarnath. Arrive
Kedarnath & camp. Meals and overnight
camp. |
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08: Kedarnath -free to visit
the temple and explore the area. Meals
and overnight camp. |
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09: Kedarnath – Gaurikund -Return
trek. Arrive Gaurikund and have a refreshing
dip in the hot spring pool. Meals and
overninght camp. |
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10: Gourikund-Rishikesh -Morning
after breakfast drive down to Rishikesh.
Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to Hotel
for meals and overnight stay. |
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11: Departure From Rishikesh -Morning
after breakfast proceed for onward destination. |
| So,
what are you waiting for...!!
Get going for the most adventurous vacation
of your lifetime in Panwali Kantha with
us. |
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