BEST OF DEVBHOOMI - GARDHWAL AND KUMAON
(15 nights / 16 days)		  
  Day 01
(Arrival Delhi by flight)		  
  Meeting & greeting on arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and transfer to the hotel for the overnight stay.  
  Day 02
(Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh(264kms–8hrs drive)		  
  Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Rishikesh, en-route visit Haridwar - located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Ganga reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. Several temples and ashrams dot this town and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a totally different World. After visit to temples, attend the Ganga aarti (prayer) at Har-ki-Pauri – the banks of river Ganges. Later continue to Rishikesh and check in to your hotel.Check in to the hotel for the overnight stay.  
   
  DAY 03
(RISHIKESH)		  
  Breakfast at the hotel. Half day sightseeing tour of Rishikesh - often claimed as the "Yoga Capital of the World". From this point on, the great Ganges leaves behind her mountain home and enters the vast plains of Northern India. It is called the gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.Visit the Laxman Jhoola, Ram Jhoola and few Temples and Ashram. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening attend the Aarti (Prayer) of sacred river Ganges. Check in to the hotel for the overnight stay  
  Day 04
(Rishikesh-Deheradun-Musoorie(140kms– 4-5hrs)		  
  Breakfast drive to Musoorie via Deheradun. Day at leisure in Musoorie. Evening walk in the mall Road area.Overnight at the hotel.  
  Day 05
(Musoorie-Rudraprayag(210kms-6-7hrs drive)		  
  Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the confluence of holy rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini which is one of the five sacred confluences or the 'Panch Prayag'. Day at lesiure. Overnight at the hotel.  
   
  DAY 06
(Rudraprayag-Gaurikund(70kms-2-3hrs drive)
(Gaurikund-Kedarnath treck-14kms(one way) Gaurikund-Guptakashi-35kms-1hr deive)		  
  After the breakfast, drive to Gaurikund is connected with Shiva's wife Parvati, also known as Gauri, is an important Hindu pilgrimage site on the way to Kedarnath. Hindu folklore,
Gaurikund is the place where Gauri won lord Shiva’s love. Here we have a natural hot spring and a portion of the tank or kund which has been covered to serve as the bathing place for ladies – a pilgrimage site. This place is also associated with the legend of how Ganesha acquired his elephant head. Later in the day Trek to Kedarnath - one of the most sacred sites in Hinduism and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. After the temple darshan, treck back to Gaurikund and drive to Guptakashi for the overnight stay. Guptakashi is an important pilgrim site having ancient temples of Vishwanath and Ardhnareshwar. The Manikarnik Kund here is said to be the confluence of two streams of Ganga and Yamuna. It is believed that the place is named Gupt or hidden as Lord Shiva hide here for some time to evade the Pandavas.		  
   
  DAY 07
(GUPTAKASHI-JOSHIMATH(127kms-4-5hrs DRIVE)
(JOSHIMATH-AULI-JOSHIMATH(14kms-one way)		  
  After the breakfast, drive to Joshimath and check in to your hotel.Joshimath also called as Jyotirmath is centre for pilgrimage, established in the 8th century by Adi Guru Shankaracharya, is also the home of the oldest tree of India, Kalpavriksha. In winters, the town becomes home to Lord Badri who is brought down from Badrinath to Vasudeva temple at Joshimath. Later in the day drive to Auli, one of the best skiing destinations in India and Nanda Devi National Park which is 23kms from Joshimath. Auli is connected with Joshimath with a 4km cable car - the longest and highest trolley of Asia. Drive back to Joshimath for the overnight stay.  
  DAY 08
(JOSHIMATH-GOVINDGHAT(19kms-0.5hr drive)
( GOVINDGHAT-VALLEY OF FLOWERS-18kms DRIVE BACK TO GOVINDGHAT/JOSHIMATH) 		 
  After the breakfast, drive to Govindghat and than trek to Valley of Flowers via Ghangaria. Ghangaria is the last human habitation centre on the way to Valley of Flowers and is situated at 3,046 meters. Valley of Flowers is situated at an elevation of 3,658 mts above sea level and covers around 87 Sq kms area with numerous alpine flowers. This region is rich in varied flora and fauna with over 500 species of wild flowers of unique design and colors. It was declared as the National Park of India in the year 1982 and is now a world heritage site.The region remains completely covered with thick blankets of snow during winters and with blooming flowers from June to October. The best time to visit Valley of Flowers is from mid of August to mid of September. If you are lucky, you might encounter Snow Leapord, Musk Deer, Himalayan Bear, blue sheep and several colorful butterflies. Later in the evening drive back to Joshimath for the overnight stay.  
  DAY 09
(JOSHIMATH-GOVINDGHAT(19kms-0.5hr drive)
(GOVINDGHAT-HEMKUND SAHEEB(18kms)DRIVE BACK TO GOVINDGHAT/JOSHIMATH) 		 
  After the breakfast, drive to Govindghat and than trek to Hemkund Saheb - a Sikh pilgrimage centre to Ghangaria. Drive back to Joshimath for the overnight stay.  
   
  DAY 10
(JOSHIMATH-KARNAPRAYAG–GWALDAM–BAIJNATH-KAUSANI (210kms-8hrs drive) 		 
  After the breakfast, drive to Kausani. On the way visit the famous temples at Baijnath Just 19 kms before from Kausani these are 12th century temple complex on the banks of Gomti River having ancient temples of Shiva, Ganesh, Parvati, Chandika, Kuber, Surya and Brahama. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva and Parvati were married at the confluence of River Gomati and Garur Ganga. Check in on arrival at your hotel in Kausani for the overnight stay.  
  DAY 11
(KAUSANI-PATALPHUBNESHWAR-(116kms-3-4hrs drive))
(PATALBHUBANESHWAR-ALMORA(95kms-3hrs drive)) 		 
  Wake up early morning before sun-rise to view an excellent view of the 350km stretch of the Himalayas. The peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Panchachuli are distinctly visible from Kausani. Mahatma Gandhi was so much impresses with the scenic beauty of Kausani that he started calling it “Switzerland of India”. Visit Anashakti Ashram – the guesthouse where Mahatma Gandhi stayed. Later drive to Patal Bhuvaneshwar a hidden pilgrimage situated at 1,350mts above sea level dedicated to Lord Shiva. Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a limestone cave discovered by Adi Shankaracharya in 1191 AD.This mystical cave is 160m long and 90 feet deep where limestone rock formations have created various impressive stalagmite figures. A visit to Patal Bhuvaneshwar is equivalent to worshipping at Char Dham of Uttarakhand. In the afternoon drive to Almora and check in to your hotel for the overnight stay.  
   
  DAY 12
(IN ALMORA) 		 
  After the breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jageshwar, 35 kms from Almora, is believed to be the abode of the twelve Jyotirlings. So it is considered as one of the most important religious places of Hindus. Jageshwar is famous for its Swayambhu Linga named Nagesh as well as its wonderful craftsmanship in temples. Later drive back to Almora and on the way visit the Goludevta Temple, situated at Chitai. It is believed to be a unique seat of justice for the locals. People file their complaints at a selected spot by putting together photocopies of their legal documents and solicit for divine involvement and kindness. In the afternoon visit the Almora town and famous "Lala Bazaar" of Almora, buy some Indian Sweets- Baal Methaee, Singaouri and Chocolate. Visit the Nanda Devi Temple - 1000 yrs old temple with exquisite carvings on the temple walls. Also visit the famous GB Pant Museum near to the Roadways station. Evening at lesiure at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 13
(ALMORA-RANIKHET(45kms-2hrs drive)		  
  After the breakfast at the hotel, drive to Ranikhet - a cantonment town and is the Kumaon Regimental Center.On arrival check in to your hotel in Ranikhet. In the afternoon visit the Jhoola Devi Mandir - It is 8th century old temple of Goddess Durgra where people visit to fulfill their wishes. Visit the KRC (Kumaon Regiment Centre) Museum - Eastablised in 1970s, the regiment Museum showcased the history of Kumaon and Garhwal regiments. It displays the valuable treasures like Rani Jhansi 's Silver sceptre, Chinese Riflies from 1962 war , a World War -II Japanese wireless field telephone and documents realated to Kargil War. Also visit the Chaubatia Gardens (Orchards)- 10 kms from Ranikhet, this is very popular tourist spot,famous for apple orchard from where you can even get a picturesque view of Himalayas.  
   
  DAY 14
(RANIKHET-NANITAL(60kms 2-3hrs DRIVE)		  
  After the breakfast at the hotel, drive to Nanital – popularly known as the Lake District of India. Nainital is also famous for its various schools and research facilities. The Observatory or the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is the center for astronomical studies and optical tracking of artificial satellites.The Naini peak (China peak) is the highest in Nainital with a height of 2611mts. On arrival check in to your hotel. Later in the day proceed for the sightseeing tour of Nanital – visit the Zoo where you will see rare species of snow leopard, steppe eagle and the Himalayan black bear, visit the The Governor House (Raj Bhavan) provided its open for public viewing during your visit. Can also visit Eco Cave Garden where your children can learn about ecosphere. Later in the day enjoy boating in Naini lake, visit the most happening area of Nanital - the Mall Road and flats - this area is full of tourist and have variety of eating joints, food outlets, handicrafts and other shops - a shopper's paradise. Can buy the famous designer candles, warm shawls or stole. Visit the famous Naina Devi Temple. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel..  
  DAY 15
(NANITAL-DELHI(290kms 7-8hrs DRIVE)
(DEPARTURE DELHI) 		 
  After the breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Delhi and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.  
  DAY 16
(DELHI) 		 
  After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the full day combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat, visit Jamma Masjid, drive past Red Fort and Chandani Chowk Market area.
Visit the Qutab Minar, Bhai(Lotus)Temple, drive past India Gate, Parliament House, Presidential Palace.In the evening visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple. In he evening in time transfer to the International airport in Delhi for your flight back home. 		 
  CHECK-IN & CHECK OUT AT 12 NOON  
  *****TOUR ENDS BUT MEMORIES REMAIN*****