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Mystic
Garhwal
: Panwali
Kantha
Trek
Highlights : Nature has best endowed
Garhwal with magnificent natural resources. Panwali
Kantha, one of the high altitude meadows of Garhwal
Himalayas, apart form its thrilling landscape is
specially known for the spectacular display of the
flowering herbs. At an altitude of 3658 meters, this
meadow lies in the northern part of Garhwal Himalayas.
One can also encounter high altitude animals e.g. Bharal,
Ghoral, Himalayan Bear, and the rate musk deer.
Other than rich flora one can encounter outstanding
views of Greater Himalayan peaks.
The trip involves trek to Panwali Kantha and visit to
three of the most important temple related to lord Shiva. GuptaKasi (The invisible Kashi for the Gods)
Trijuginarayan (Venue of lord Shivas marriage with
Parvati) and Kedarnath temple, considered to be the
holiest of Shiva shrines in the Himalayas. The temple
stands in the shadow of Kedarnath peak (6940 mts) and
one of the twelve Jyotirlingams or resplendent lingam,
scattered over the country.
Best Time to Go : April-June and
September-October
Grade : Mild Trek
Altitude : 3584m
Duration : 11 Days / 10 Nights
Places Covered : Delhi - Rishikesh – Ghuttu –
Panwali Kantha – Mgguchatti – Gaurikund – Kedarnath -
Rishikesh
Suggested sketch program :
(can be tailor-made on
request)
Day 01 : RISHIKESH
Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to Hotel. After dinner
meet the crew and the trip leader, which will be
followed by briefing on the trek. Meals and overnight
hotel.
Day 02 : RISHIKESH / GHUTTU
(DRIVE: 5-6 Hrs.)
Morning we drive to Ghuttu , a small Garhwali village
and starting point of the trek. Enroute lunch. We try to
explore . Meals and overnight camp.
Day 03 : GHUTTU / PANWALI KANTHA
(TREK : 6-7 Hrs.)
Distance: Trek*18 kms
Driving Time (App.): 7-8hrs
Morning after breakfast we start for Panwali. The trek
today is very steep. About nine kilometers of steep
ascent takes us to Panwali. Arrive and camp in the
meadow near a stream, as the entire meadow is full of
crystal clear springs. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 04 : PANWALI KANTHA / MAGGUCHATTI
(TREK : 4-5 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast we start descending towards
Magguchatti . The entire trek is on rocky terrain and is
strenuous. Arrive Magguchatti and camp. Meals and
overnight camp.
Day 05 : MAGGUCHATTI / GAURIKUND
Early morning after breakfast trek to Trijugi Narayan, a
legendry village where Shiva & Parvati were wedded.
Arrive and visit the temple. After exploring the village
we trek to Gaurikund. Today we camp little before
Gurikund, near the river. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 06 : GOURIKUND / KEDARNATH
(TREK: 5-6 Hrs)
Morning we visit the Gaurikund temple and the hot
springs. After words we proceed for Kedarnath. The
entire trek is gradual ascent till we reach Kedarnath.
Arrive Kedarnath & camp. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 07 : KEDARNATH
Day free to visit the temple and explore the area. Meals
and overnight camp.
Day 08 : KEDARNATH / GAURIKUND
(TREK 5-6 Hrs)
Return trek. Arrive Gaurikund and have a refreshing dip
in the hot spring pool. Meals and overnight camp.
Day 09 : GAURIKUND / RISHIKESH
(DRIVE: 8-9 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast we drive down to Rishikesh.
Arrive Rishikesh and transfer to Hotel for meals and
overnight stay.
Day 10 : RISHIKESH/ OUT
Morning after breakfast proceed for onward destination.
*Trekking tour to Uttaranchal ends on this day *
Number of Persons on each trekking trip: To
make our trekking trips low impact & eco friendly, the
treks are run with minimum 2 to maximum 6 persons in
each trek.
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