Welcome to Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is a place of myth and mountains. Hindus think of it as Dev Bhoomi – the Land of Gods – and the dramatic terrain is covered with holy peaks, lakes and rivers. Twisting roads and high-altitude hiking trails lead to spectacular pilgrimage sites where tales from Hindu epics are set. Though the presence of Shiva and Parvati (in a few of her forms) tower over the state, the imprint of the British is equally apparent: the legend of Jim Corbett lives on in the famed tiger reserve that bears his name; popular holiday towns were once Raj-era hill stations; and the Beatles turned Rishikesh into a magnet for spiritual seekers and yoga practitioners worldwide.
Top experiences in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand activities
Private Walking Tour in Rishikesh
We will meet you at Honey Hut near the Lakshman Jhula car parking area in Rishikesh and start this 5-hour walking tour. First you will visit Lakshman Jhula (iron rope suspension bridge on the river ganga) followed by Lakshman Jhula Market, River Ganga, Ram Jhula (iron rope suspension bridge similar to lakshman jhul) and other ashrams and temples. You will also see Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan. The tour is private tour so you will get proper attention and you can enjoy tour at your own pace without compromising with others. By the end of the tour you will learn interesting things about Rishikesh, Ashrams, Hindu religion and Ganga. After the tour guide will drop you at Ram Jhula Parking.
Private Tour: Haridwar Sightseeing Day Tour and Ganges River Puja Ceremony
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and travel in Haridwar by air-conditioned private vehicle. First, take a personally guided walk through Bara Bazaar, the oldest and most popular market in Haridwar. After exploring the lively shops selling crafted souvenirs, visit Mansa Devi Temple, reached at its hilltop location by cable car.Next is Daksha Mahadev Temple, Jain Temple, and Shantikunj Ashram. You can discuss with your guide if there are other destinations you are interested in seeing in Haridwar and the guide will try to incorporate it in the itinerary.In the evening, head to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga Aarti, a devotional ceremony to the Ganges (Ganga) River, believed to be the Divine Mother in India. Prayers, called Aarti, are offered to Hindu gods and goddesses as an act of gratitude, typically conducted at sunrise and sunset. Watch devotees carry idols to the riverside, light large fire bowls, chant mantras in sanskrit, and make offerings of food during the 45-minute ritual (you'll arrive early for a space amid the crowd). Your guide arranges you to partake in puja with a Hindu priest and make your own flower offering. Afterward, you can walk around and snap photos before you’re driven back to your hotel.
Corbett National Park 06 Days Tour with Delhi Excursion, 3 Star Comfort
Day 01: Arrival Delhi (Flight: TBA)Arrive at Delhi International Airport. Our Executive will wait at the arrival with a placard in your name to greet you. Thereafter you will be assisted with a transfer and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi. (No Meals) Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing Morning after breakfast enjoy guided sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Begin with Old Delhi with a drive pass Red Fort Palace to reach Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India built in red sandstone. Between the mosque and Chandni Chowk is a narrow shop-lined street along which you will be transported by cycle rickshaws on your most photogenic journey of the tour. Afternoon drive past New Delhi and visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Van - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Conclude your day with visit to Qutub Minar; being one of the most important landmarks of Delhi. Stay overnight at Delhi. (B, D)Day 03: Delhi - Ramnagar (Jim Corbett National Park)Pick up from Delhi hotel and transfer to Ramnagar, which is a part of the large Corbett Tiger Reserve, Project Tiger Reserve lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. This unique tiger territory is best known as the father who gave birth of the Project Tiger in India to protect the most endangered species and the Royal of India called Tigers. On arrival our executive will meet you and escort you to your designated hotel in Corbett National Park. Stay for three nights at Corbett National Park. (D)Day 04: Corbett National Park - 02 Exclusive Safari’s Early morning enjoys a game drive. Nature watch and wildlife viewing in the park is done in an open four-wheeler Jeep. The national park is one of the most sought-after destinations for the wildlife buffs with Terai land royal Bengal tiger, yellow-throated marten, over 500 species of birds to witness. Enjoy relaxing in sun after game drive at the resort. After lunch, start for Afternoon enjoy a game drive and observe flora and fauna in the glittering sun. Overnight stay at Corbett. (B, L, D)Day 05: Corbett National Park - 02 Exclusive Safari’s Early Morning enjoys game drive exploring all facets of Corbett national park. Return to resort for relaxation and lunch, enjoy reading a book in the serenity. Afternoon enjoy game drive in 4x4 vehicle to cherish the wilderness. Overnight stay at Corbett. (B, L, D)Day 06: Ramnagar – Delhi Departure Morning after breakfast, checkout from hotel and transfer to Delhi International airport to board flight for onward journey with lovely memories. (B)
Kuari Pass Trek - 2019
The Kuari Pass trek is known as The Curzon Trail (named after the former British Viceroy Of India “Lord Curzon”).The views on the Winter Kuari Pass trek are often cited as the best in the Indian Himalayas. It is not hard to discover why. To the north of the Winter Kuari Pass trek is the Chaukhamba Range, while the summits of Mana (7,272 m), Kamet (7,756 m) and Abl Gamin (7,355 m) extend to the Tibet border.In the middle foreground, a number of spectacular peaks including Dunagiri (7,066 m) and Changabang (6,864 m) enclose the Nanda Devi Sanctuary while to the west the snowcapped ranges extend to Gangotri.Devprayag, Bhagirathi and Alakananda confluence, and Joshimath will take you to the enthralling moments with their unbeatable naturalness. The campsites are also a pleasing inclusion every trekking expedition to Kuari Pass has. After each day’s trek, the camping will be the time which lets you get refreshed and prepare for the next day’s expedition. With Proper accommodations to sleeping arrangements, you will have it all. All necessary fees and permits are included apart from any personal expenses and insurances.All meals from day one dinner to day six breakfast (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner) are included in the package. Morning and Evening tea/ coffee will along with light snack is also included. Dont miss out in filling yourself up with these hot delicious meals.
Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Deoriatal Trek
Chopta Chandrashila Peak Trek - If one is looking at a short 4-day trek in the Himalayas then look no further. This is one of the most enchanting short treks and lies in the Garhwal region of Himalayas. This hike is in a protected area and hence there are minimal signs of civilization and abundance of flora & fauna, which adds to the beauty of the Chopta Chandrashila Trek. In the first leg of the trek we hike up to Deoriatal. This is a beautiful lake at an altitude of 2438 m and has captivating surroundings with forests all around. The Chopta Chandrashila Peak feels like an arms - length away and the reflection of the mighty peak in the crystal clear waters of the lake creates a beautiful effect. The story associated with this scenic place is that when the Pandavas were in exile and were hiding from the Kaurava king, Duryodhan, they stopped nearby for a rest. When their mother Kunti felt thirsty, one by one four of her sons went to fetch water from this lake but died, as they could not answer the question put forth to them by the Yaksha Devta who resided here. When the eldest son's Yudishtra's turn came, he answered all questions correctly and with the result the dead brothers also came back to life. Here we will camp by the lakeside and enjoy the star spangled sky in the night.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program in Rishikesh in April 2019
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Rishikul Yogshala, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, UttarakhandLearn About yogaDuration: 28 days