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The centerpiece of the Garhwal region is undoubtedly the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. Until 1934, the gorge of the Rishi ganga river and the immediate area around Nanda Devi peak was one of the least known and most inaccessible parts of the Himalayan region. In the Sanctuary, the mountains stand in a vast amphitheater, seventy miles in circumference and about 6,000m high.
The Nanda Devi Sanctuary is drained in part, by the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers. Surveying The Wildlife. The early Indian Surveyors and mountaineers alike were unable to venture into the Inner Sanctuary. It was in 1934 the Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman eventually managed to find their way to the Sanctuary. This paved the way for the Anglo-American mountain expedition of 1936 to ultimately climb the peak. When Tilman and Odell reached the top of Nanda Devi on 29th August, 1936, they had reached the highest point ever climbed by man till then. And this height record stood till the French stood on top of Annapurna in Nepal in 1950 – the first 8,000m peak to be climbed by man.
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Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh
In the morning, take an AC train for Haridwar at 06:50 hrs. After arriving in Haridwar, meet our guide who will help you transfer to Rishikesh, check into your hotel. Evening time is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Rishikesh – Joshimath (253 kms/8-9 hrs)
Today, we will drive to Joshimath and enroute visit Devprayag (the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river). Upon your arrival at Joshimath, check into your hotel. Evening time is free to explore the beautiful Joshimath town. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Joshimath – Lata Village (2317 mts/7599 ft) (2 kms/1 hrs)
After spending time in Joshimath, we shall leave the national highway and drive on the mountain roads. The 28 km drive from Joshimath to Lata Village takes about an hour. Enroute, witness the thermal hydro project at the enchanting Tapovan village. At Lata, you will be introduced to porters and trekking team. We shall then trek through the fields and abandoned houses. Upon arriving at the village, we are likely to get a warm welcome by the local people. In the evening, visit the Nanda Devi Temple and explore the beauty of village. Overnight stay in the village.
Day 04: Lata Village – Lata Kharak (3689 mts/12099 ft) (9 kms/7 hrs)
The trek from Lata village passes through Oak, Rhododendron and Pine forests, to a ridge followed by crossing of a side stream. After this, the trail again climbs over another ridge and continues to another side stream. After crossing the second side stream the trail becomes steeper, with a series of switch backs. Finally, the trek for today terminates at the campsite at Lata Kharak. Overnight stay in the tents.
Day 05: Lata Kharak – Semi Kharak – Lata Kharak
Today, we will undertake a trek to Semi Kharak, on a boulder path. The trek will take around 4 hours to complete both ways. Return to camp and enjoy lunch. Evening time is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 06: Lata Kharak – Dharansi Pass (4250 mts/13940 ft) (10 kms/4 -5 hrs)
Our trek today will be from Lata Kharak to Dharansi Pass. The trail from Lata Kharak is steep till Jhandi Dhar. From Jhandidhar the trail becomes a bit easier for about 1.5 kilometer before it becomes steep again for 500 meters to reach Bagfyana Pass. From here, we shall ascend and descend through the narrow gorge of Satkul to reach Dharansi Pass. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 07: Dharansi Pass – Tolma Village
The trek today is a long descent to the village of Tolma. One starts the reverse trek on same trail till Jhandidhar. From this point, a new trail which descends down a ridge and continues to descend further through an Oak and Rhododendron forests finally terminates at the village of Tolma. Overnight stay in the village.
Day 08: Tolma Village – Surai Thotta (8 kms/3-4 hrs) – Karanprayag (90 kms/3-4 hrs)
The trekking trail descends through fields to reach Surai Thotta. We will board the vehicles and drive towards Karanprayag via Joshimath and Nandprayag. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 09: Karanprayag – Haridwar (195 km/6-7 hrs) – Delhi
We will drive 195 kilometers in around 7 hours. Enroute visit the confluences at Rudraprayag and Devprayag. Arrive at Haridwar by evening and from here catch an AC Train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 hrs….