Uttarakhand Double Adventure

Starts from Delhi

Total Duration

10 days

Avg. Activity

5 hrs/day

Trekking

3 days

Rafting

Grade II, III

Max. Altitude

Chandrashila Peak (3,684m)

Overview

Trek through breathtaking Himalayan forests, summit Chandrashila Peak, hike to mesmerizing Deoriatal Lake and savor the thrill of rafting over Ganga, in this 8 Day/7 Night double Uttarakhand adventure. Trek to Tungnath and offer prayer at the highest Shiva temple. Summit the Chandrashila Peak with mesmerizing view of snow-clad Himalayan ranges, a photographer’s paradise! Hike to Deoriatal Lake and explore the Rhododendron and Oak forests of Uttarakhand. End the tour with an exciting rafting and beach camp experience. If you are beginner this is the perfect tour to claim your first summit.

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Highlights →

Hike through pristine Himalayan forests
Savor mesmerizing views of snow-clad peaks.
Offer prayer at the world’s highest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva – Tungnath.
Photographer and nature lover’s paradise.
Experience the thrill of rafting over river Ganga and negating rapids.

Route Map

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Day 01

Arrive Delhi

Arrive at Delhi by international flight. A KVT representative will meet you at the airport and assist you to the vehicle. Later transfer to hotel. Rest of the time free to relax at the hotel or independent activities. Optional half day Delhi sightseeing can be arranged at additional cost. (Meals: Nil)

Overnight in hotel
Day 02

Depart Delhi, Arrive Haridwar, Drive to Rishikesh

After breakfast departure to Delhi railway station for train to Haridwar. Meeting on arrival and drive to Rishikesh (45mins to 1hr drive) through the winding mountain roads. Check into camp upon arrival at Shivpuri. Rest of the day is free to relax or explore the town on your own. (Meals: Breakfast)

Overnight in hotel
Day 03

Drive to Sari, Trek to Deoriatal Lake (2,438 m) | Trek Day 1

After an early breakfast we drive to Sari (7 to 8 hrs drive) along the meandering Himalayan roads with ever-changing vistas. En-route we cross two of the five “prayags” or sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas. First we cross Devprayag, the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi and then Rudraprayag, the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini. Once in Sari, we trek for a short while to the beautiful Himalayan Lake, Deoriatal. This trek does not take long but is steep, passing through Rhododendron and Oak forest and often giving a good view of the surrounding villages. The shadow of the Chaukhamba peak on the crystal clear water of the lake is a sight to behold. We camp overnight beside the lake. (Driving Time: 7 to 8 hours / Trekking Time: 1.5 to 2 hours / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Overnight in camp
Day 04

Trek to Chopta (2,895 m) | Trek Day 2

After breakfast we start our day’s trek to Chopta, enjoying the view of the Himalayan peaks including Chaukhamba, Kedar and Neelkanth Parvat. The trail starts with a gradual climb through the forest followed by a steep climb to Jhandi top. From here we continue with a gradual ascent through the forest till we reach a small meadow. After the meadow, the trail goes uphill for sometime followed by a steep downhill to a small river. From here another steep climb for an hour brings us to our day’s campsite at Chopta. (Trekking Time: 5 to 6 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Overnight in camp
Day 05

Trek to Tungnath (3,580 m), then to Chandrashila Peak (3,684 m), Return to Chopta | Trek Day 3

Today we start early. After breakfast we start our trek to the first destination for the day, Tungnath, one of the Panch Kedar temples and the highest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. A gradual ascent through a rocky and well paved path brings us to Tungnath. We stop here and offer prayers at the temple. Then we start a steep climb through dwarf rhododendron bushes to the highest point of the trek –Chandrashila peak. This climb is a little demanding, but a slow and steady pace will easily get us to the top. The view from top is a photographer’s paradise offering beautiful views of alpine meadows and snow-clad peaks. We enjoy the breathtaking view of Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi, Trisul, Dunagiri, Hathi Parvat, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba and others. After spending some we head back on the same trail to Chopta. (Trekking Time: 6 to 7 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Overnight in camp
Day 06

Drive to Devprayag, Rafting to Amarasyu | Rafting Day 1

After breakfast we drive to Devprayag (3.5 to 4.5 hrs drive). Upon arrival we proceed to the rafting point where we meet the instructor who will give us detailed instructions. After putting on the safety gear we start rafting downstream on the Ganga for about 2 hours till we reach Amarasyu. The first day we raft over a gentle but scenic stretch with few low grade rapids, which also gives us an opportunity to simply swim or body surf along the raft. Rest of the day we relax at the beach camp. (Driving Time: 3.5 to 4.5 hrs / Rafting Time: 1.5 to 2 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Overnight in camp
Day 07

Rafting to Kaudiyala | Rafting Day 2

Today is another easy day of rafting as we cover about 30 kms, negating a few small rapids. Take in beauty of the pristine surroundings and wilderness as the river meanders between the mountains. Here the Ganga flows through a small gorge where nobody except the rafters can have access. We reach Kaudiyala, the day’s destination and check into a beach camp. (Rafting Time: 4 to 5 hrs / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Overnight in camp
Day 08

Rafting to Rishikesh | Rafting Day 3, Evening Ganga Aarti

Today is the most interesting day of rafting as we negate some fine grade rapids during the 35 kms stretch. During the first half till Shivpuri we cross grade III rapids such as Daniel Dip, The Wall, Three Blind Mice, Crossfire and Body Surfing. After a break for lunch we begin the final stretch of rafting crossing rapids such as Roller Coaster, Golf Course & Club House. Rafting comes to an end as we reach Rishikesh and proceed to hotel and check in. Rishikesh is a small town famous for meditation and yoga and considered to be the “Yoga capital of the world”. It is surrounded by scenic beauty of the mountains on three sides with the Holy Ganga flowing through it. Early evening we take a walk along the Ganga from Laxman Jhula to Ram Jhula, visiting some temples along the way. We then head to Parmarth Niketan Ashram ghat to witness the Ganga Aarti. (Rafting Time: 4 to 5 hrs / Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Overnight in hotel
DAY 09

Departure from Haridwar

Transfer to Haridwar railway station for onward travel.(Meals: Breakfast)

Overnight in none
DAY 10

Depart Delhi

After breakfast transfer to airport for international flight back to home country. (Meals: Breakfast)

Trip Ends

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