Backpacking Tour for Uttarakhand

Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a delicious breakfast. Pack your bags and complete the check–out formalities. Before heading out to Chopta, you can visit a few important places in Rishikesh. Visit one of the most revered sights in Rishikesh - Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, which according to mythological beliefs is a place where Lord Shiva drank the poison that turned his throat blue. Later, you can spend some time meditating at the Beatles Ashram, where the famous band learned meditation and composed a number of songs. Drive along the holy Ganga River to reach Devprayag where you can take a short stopover.

Rise up to a beautiful view of the mountains and have a healthy breakfast. Get ready and embark on a 5 km trek to Chandrashila Peak. You'll first hike for 3.5 km to Tungnath, listening to the guide telling folklores and tales that are famous in the region while passing through the pristine meadows and grazing grasslands. After taking the blessings of Lord Shiva, you can commence your short 1.5 km trek to Chandrashila Peak. From the top, you can savor the stunning 360° view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi, Bandarpunch, Chaukhamba and Kedar Peak. Start your descent back to Chopta and then collect your luggage from the hotel. Depart downhill and then follow the Alaknanda River to reach Joshimath. Upon reaching Joshimath, check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay. Backpacking Group Tour of Uttarakhand Day 1 Backpacking Group Tour of Uttarakhand Day 2

Wake up early to a beautiful morning, have a healthy breakfast and get ready to embark on a full-day scenic tour to Auli. You can choose to drive to Auli by road or can also take the 4 KM long Gondola ride from Joshimath to Auli that greets you with magnificent panorama of snow-capped Himalayas. On reaching Auli, you can spend time walking along the beautiful Auli Lake and feel the refreshing breeze or indulge in various adventurous activities like skiing, sledging, etc. While in Auli, you can also choose to take a short trek up to the Gorson Bugyal that lies at an altitude of 3056 mts or further till Chattarkund, located in the center of a dense forest, which is famous for its sweet water. In the evening, return to Joshimath for an overnight stay in a hotel.

Have a delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel. You can then set off on your journey towards Haridwar and bid adieu to the majestic Nanda Devi Parbat. Upon reaching Haridwar, check-in to the hotel and take some rest. You can then visit the Vaishno Devi Temple, Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple and listen to the mythology associated with them. Visit Mansa Devi Temple that is located on a hill top and offers panoramic views of Haridwar City.

Wake up in the morning to the sounds of holy chants all around you. Have a delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel. You can then set off on your journey back towards Delhi. Conclude the tour with beautiful memories on reaching your desired destination in Delhi for your onward journey.