Overview
This 5 day tour to the Higher Himalayas will be a cultural dose of the Uttarakhand mountains. As we drive through the High Himalayan roads of Joshimath township, explore the sheer beauty of Himalayan landscape. On your drive to Badrinath you will be greeted by the magnanimity of the Nar & Narayan mountains. At Badrinath the day is spent by visiting the temple & later on the trail of the Pandavas as you will visit the Last Indian Village, Mana, known for its distinct culture; Vyas Gufa, where the Mahabharatha was composed by Ved Vyas & Bhim Pul which became the stairway to heaven for the Pandava brothers. After Badrinath, Auli will be a surreal experience with snow capped views of Nanda Devi & Hathi Ghoda peak along the 4 km long Gondola ride (Cable Car). The trip ends on a soothing note along the Ganges at Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the world.
Highlights
- Explore Joshimath, the gateway to several Himalayan climbing expeditions.
- Visit the surreal slopes of Auli, a premier skiing destination of India.
- Dive into the cultural landscape of Himalayas with a visit to Badrinath temple (Depending on the season); The Last Indian village bordering Tibet, the famous Vyas Gufa & Bheem pul at the confluence of River Saraswati & Alaknanda.
- Dive into the spirit of Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the World.