Nanda Devi Trek (Mood of Mountains)
Trip Name:Nanda Devi Trek (Mood of Mountains)
Duration: 09 days
Best Time: Pre Mansoon - Early may to June | Post Mansson - 15th Sept to 15th November
Grade: Moderate
Altitute: Joshimath: 196 Mts, Auli: 3030 Mts, Kuaripass: 4268 Mts
Valley of Flowers Nanda Devi( 7818 mts), the beloved mountain Goddess of Garhwal Himalayas, whose territories mark one of the highest national territories parks in the world , abounds some of the most fascinating mountain peaks e.g Dunagiri (7066mts.), Changbang( 6864 mts), Kalanka(6932 mts), Rishipahar (6992 mts), Trishul I and II (7210 mts & 6319 mts), Mrigthuni (6565 mts), and Bethartoli hemal (6352 mts), and some of the rare Himalayan fauna e.g snow leopard, musk deer, monal pheasant, with great variety of birds and butterflies and rare Himalayan flora. All this can be encountered at its best on Kuari Pass trek, which starts at Auli, one of the best ski slopes (in winters) in Asia. The entire trek goes through excellent meadows and thick forests of oak, and fir (cedar), with extraordinary views of Mt. Nanda Devi. The trek also involves negotiating a high pass i.e Kuari(4268 Mts). Explore 09 nights and 10 days trip to encounter Godesses Mt. Nanda Devi in diffrent moods.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Rishikesh
Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to Hotel Peasants Cottage. Dinner followed by briefing on the trek and meeting the crew. Meals and overnight hotel.
Day 02: Rishikesh/Joshimath
Early morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath. The entire drive is along the Alaknanda river till we reach Joshimath. Enroute stop at Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, and Nanda prayag, the most famous confluences of Gahrwal Himalayas. Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight hotel.
Day 03: Joshimath/Auli
Trek 3-4 Hrs. Morning free to explore the area to visit famous Shankaracharya temple and other places of Joshimath. After lunch trek to Auli. Arrive Auli and camp. Dinner and overnight camp.
Day 04: Auli/Tali
Trek 5-6 Hrs. Early morning enjoy the sunrise on the Nanda Devi peak. After breakfast trek through the meadow to Tali. The entire trek today is gradual ascent. Arrive Tali and camp. Meals
and overnight camp.
Day 05: Tali/Kuari Pass Base
Trek 4-5 Hrs. Morning after breakfast trek to the base of Kuaripass. Overnight camp.
Day 06: Kuari Pass Base/Khulara
Trek 6-7 Hrs. Morning after breakfast start negotiates the pass. Enjoy the panoramic view of greater Himalayan peaks. Explore the area and trek down to Khulara village. Arrive and camp. Dinner and overnight camp.
Day 07: Khulara/Tapovan/Badrinath
Full day trek excursion to Mana, the last village on Indo Tibet border. Overnight hotel.
Day 08: Badrinath
Overnight hotel.
Day 09: Badrinath/Rudraprayag
Drive 7-8 Hrs. Morning after breakfast drive to Rudraprayag. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Rudraprayag/Rishikesh:
Drive: 5-6 Hrs. Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
