Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major center for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state's forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife.
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Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major center for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state's forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife.
Uttarakhand State is divided into two divisions namely Garhwal and Kumaon. Its High Court is in Nainital. It is the only state in India with Sanskrit as one of its Official Language. This is the state where two most important rivers originates, i.e, The Ganga at Gangotri and the Yamuna at Yamunotri. This state has the oldest National Park named Jim Corbett National Park.
Some important facts of Uttarakhand are given below.
Name: Uttarakhand, earlier known as Uttaranchal, referred to the “Land of the Gods”. Uttarakhand is a great pilgrimage centre and it is a major destination for Hindu Temples.
Existence: It came into existence 9 th November 2000.
Boundary: It is surrounded by Tibet Autonomous Region, Nepal, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
Population: As per Census 2011, the total population of Uttarakhand is 10,116,752. Uttarakhand holds 19 th rank in population wise.
Land Area: Its total Land Area is 53,484 sq. km. Uttarakhand holds 18 th rank in area wise.
Language: Its Official Languages are Hindi and Sanskrit whereas Garhwali, Kumaoni also can be heard in Uttarakhand.
Literacy: Its Literacy Ratio is 79.63%
City: Its Capital City is Dehradun. Its largest city is also Dehradun.
District: Uttarakhand is divided into 13 districts.
Connectivity: This state is well connected via roadways, railways and airways. Its major airport is in Dehradun named Jolly Grant Airport.
Places of Interests: Uttarakhand is mainly known for its natural beauty of Himalayas, terrai etc.
Festivals: Vasant Panchami, Ghee Sankranti, Phul Dei etc. are the major festivals celebrated in Uttarakhand.
Religion: Most of the people in Uttarakhand follow Hinduism which is more than 88%. There are also other religions present in this state including Muslims, Jains, Christians, and Sikhs etc.
Day 1. Delhi - Rishikesh
Pick up from Railway Station or Airport and departure for Rishikesh. Evening at leisure to explore the holy town of Rishikesh and Aarti Darshan at Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay at Rishikesh. (225kms/ 6hrs drive)
Day 2. Rishikesh - Joshimath
After breakfast leave for Joshimath. Lunch enroute in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Joshimath Joshimath: is the winter home of Sri Badrinath. It is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. It is one of the 'maths' established by Adi guru Shankaracharya (251kms/ 10hrs drive)
Day 3. Joshimath - Govind Ghat- Ghangaria
After breakfast leave for Govindghat thereafter 13 Kms trek to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia Govindghat: is the confluence of Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga Rivers. It has an imposing Gurudwara named after Guru Govind Singh. Ghangharia: is the base camp for trek to Valley of Flowers where lodging and boarding facilities are available. (Drive20kms/45min) [Trek 14 kms/5hrs]
Day 4. Ghangaria-Valley of Flowers - Ghangaria
After breakfast with pack lunch leave for Valley of flowers. Return back to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia
Valley of flowers: East of Badrinath is the exotic valley of Flowers in a conical shape with the river Pushpawati flowing through it. This valley has been declared as a National Park, It is 18 Kms trek form Govindghat. A must - see for all nature lovers (16kms trek/ 6hrs)
Day 5. Ghangaria- Hemkund Sahib - Ghangaria-
Ghangaria After breakfast leave for Hemkund Sahib. After Darshan and Pooja return back to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia.
Hemkund Sahib: Near the Valley of Flowers is the holy lake Hemkund - an important pilgrimage of the Sikhs and Hindus. Along it shores is the sacred Sikh Shrine where Guru Govind Singh, the tenth guru unified with God after prolonged Meditation in his previous birth. Nearby is the Laxman temple. The reflection of surrounding snow clad peaks in its placid waters offers a scenic sight.(12kms/ 5hrs)
Day 6. Trek Ghangaria - Govind Ghat –Joshimath
Drive Joshimath After breakfast trek to Govind Ghat and drive to Joshimath. Overnight in Joshimath. (14Kms.Trek/ 4Hrs)
Day 7. Joshimath - Rishikesh
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Overnight in the hotel. (251kms/ 10hrs drive)
Day 8. Rishikesh- Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Arrival Delhi in the afternoon. Tour Concludes. (225kms/ 6hrs drive)
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Package Inclusions:
- Accommodation as per chosen room & Hotel
- Meal Plan as per requirement
- Transportation from Delhi to Delhi as per requirement
- All toll taxes, parking, state taxes and driver allowance.
- All currently applicable taxes
Does not include:
- Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
- Meals not mentioned above
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry telephone calls, drinks, tipping etc.
- Any kind of insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Adventure activities, Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari , Pony ride etc
- Any increase in the govt. taxes
- 4.50% Govt Service tax