Kullu Valley-History Trek

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 11 days
Destination Kumaon Himalaya
Trip Grade Strenuous
Season Mid Feb – June, September – Nov
Altitude 5579m

A ten days trip which involves drive to Gangotri , the ancient source of the holy river Ganga and trek to the finest high altitude Himalayan lake, Kedar tal (4912 mts) and further Patangni Dhar punctuated with breath stopping close view of Greater Himalayan peaks e.g. Thaleysagar (6904 mts), Brigupanth (6772 mts) and Jogin Group of peaks , Gangtri group , Rudugaira and others . The emerald lake with melting snow of Kedar glacier originates kedarganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi, considered as lord Shiva,’s contribution to Bhagirathi. One can encounter a good variety of high altitude fauna e.g. Bharal (blue sheep), Goral, Himalayan black bear with a great variety of birds.

Outline Day to Day Itinerary:

  • Day 01:Arrival Delhi
  • Day 02:Arriva Kathgodam & Drive To Loharkhet
  • Day 03:Loharkhet – Kharkiya ( 5 HRS BY JEEP ) & TREK TO KHATI (5 kms, 2 hrs)
  • Day 04:Khati – Dwali (2575 M/8498 FT)
  • Day 05:Dwali – Phurkta (14300 FT) TO PINDARI CAMP SITE 3660 MTS (12,000 feet).
  • Day 06:PINDARI GLACIER CAMP – DWALI
  • Day 07:Bagubassa – Roopkund (4450 mts/14600 ft) – Bedni Bugyal (7-8 hrs)
  • Day 08:Bedni Bugyal – Wan (10 km/ 3-4 hrs) – Rudraprayag
  • Day 09:Rudraprayag – Haridwar – Delhi
  • Day 10:Delhi – Departure

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrive- DelhiOn arrival meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at hotel.
  • Day 02:Delhi- ShimlaIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Shimla, Upon arrival at Shimla check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 03:Shimla – ManaliIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Manali, Upon arrival at Manali check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 04:Manali – Naggar – StelingIn the morning drive from manali to Jagatsukh to reach Naggar along left bank of river Beas, visit the temples and the roerichs art gallery, Proceed to Rumsu village conneted by road also and trek upto camp at steling, 3 Km asway, through thick forests offering view of Kullu valley and snouw capped mountain range. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 05:Steling – Ghankalrai ( 2 Kms)This offers a view of a variety of snow pheasants and wildlife and is a bigger camping site. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 06:Ghankalari – Malana ( 2100 meter, 12 Kms)Ghankalari to Chandrakhani Pass (3650 meter) via a 3.5 KM steep climb offering unobstructed view of the Himalayan ranges, chandrakhani to Malana is a 7 KM downhill trekking. One can spend a day there in Malana village, the oldest democracy of the world to study the local customs and social systems. Overnight at Camps.
  • Day 07:Malana – Jari – ManikaranFrom malana village a narrow and steep trek leads to Jari. This is a small village above the Parvati river, located on motoable bhuntar – Manikaran road, Manikaran is just 6 Km from here.
  • Day 08:Manikaran – KulluIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Kullu, Upon arrival at Kullu check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 09:Kullu – ChandigarhIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Chandigarh, Upon arrival at Chandigarh, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 10:Chandigarh – DelhiIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and we will take a half day sightseeing tour before leaving to Delhi by visiting Pinjore Garden, Rock Garden & Sukhna Lake, later drive towards Delhi, Upon arrival at Delhi, Check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 11:Delhi – DepartureIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to the IGI airport to catch the flight for onward destina.

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