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Cycling tour
in Himalayas : Uttarakhand ( 20 Days / 19 Nights)
Delhi - Leh - Corbett - Thalisain - Mandakal - Pauri -
Srinagar - Rudraprayag - Karanprayag - Chamoli - Helang -
Joshimath - Sri Badrinath - Auli - Deoprayag - Rishikesh -
Delhi
This particular
cycling tour in Indian Himalayas, will take you to Himalayan
state of Uttarakhand, this trip is a mixture of Adventure &
visiting some of the most prominent Himalayan pilgrimage
spot of the country. During the trip we will take you
through the wildlife tresure of India at Corbett National
park, which is true tiger country. We will explore biking
along the Ganges to witness the attachment & lifestyle along
the most respected river in the world. In this trip we will
be having breaks at some of the breathtaking spots with 180
degree view of majestic Himalayas.
Activities: Himalayan cycling trip /Pilgrimage /
wildlife / birding / Himalayan camping .
Best Time: Mar -June. Sep - Nov
Grade: Demanding
DAY 01: Delhi
Meet our staff on arrival at Delhi airport, and transfer to
hotel, half day city tour of Delhi, Overnight hotel.
DAY 02 Delhi- Corbett ( Wildlife Tour)
Early morning after breakfast drive 5 hrs to reach famous
corbett national park. Afternoon wildlife safari inside
corbett national park. The national park has got a unique
setting with mixture of wildlife of plain as well as
himalayas. It's lovely tiger country and a great destination
to see wild elephants. Corbett is very rich with over 50
varieties of mammals, 580 species of birds and around 25
species of reptiles. The most commonly seen wildlife
include, the Wild Elephants, Rhesus Macaque, Peacock, Langur,
several species of Deer (Spotted Sambar, Hog and Barking
Deer), fish eating Gharial, Muggar, Monitar Lizard, Indian
Python, Viper, Cobra Krait, King Cobra, Wild Boars and
Jackals. Corbett National Park also has Leopard but their
sighting is extremely rare. Overnight resort.
DAY 03 Corbett National Park ( Wildlife Tour )
A full day wildlife safari at corbett national park.
overnight resort.
DAY 04 Corbett - Thalisain ( Cycling Tour )
This is the first day when himalayan cycling adventure will
start from corbett national park to Thalisain village (1350
mts ). Overnight camp.
DAY 05 Thalisain - Mandakal ( cycling Tour )
After early breakfast start your cycling trip to Mandakal (
1495 mts ) which will take 4 - 5 hrs of biking. Overnight
camp.
DAY 06 Mandakal - Pauri ( Cycling Tour )
Early morning starts cycling from Mandakal to Pauri ( 1814
mts ). Pauri is small town of breathtaking landscape and
great scenary. On arrival at Pauri visit local market and
bhuvaneshwari temple. Overnight hotel.
DAY 07 Pauri - Srinagar (Cycling Tour)
Early morning after breakfast begain your cyling expedition
from pauri to srinagar. The town was founded by King Ajay
Pal during 14th century. Located at the banks of River
Alaknanda Srinagar is situted at an altitude of (580 mts )
and his well known for grahwal school of painting. Overnight
hotel.
DAY 08 Srinagar - Rudraprayag (Cycling Tour)
Take Early breakfast and start your cycling trip to
Rudraprayag ( 610 mts ) a famous spot known for confluence
of Mandakani and Alaknanda Rivers. It's a point of religious
importance having shrines and temples. Evening time explore
surrounding of Rudraprayag.
DAY 09 Rudraprayag - Karanprayag (Cycling Tour)
On this day we will start our cycling session to Karanprayag
which is located at altitude of 790 mts. Karanprayag has a
unique setting surrounded by majestic Himalayan peaks. It is
the place where Karan is said to have meditated lord Surya.
Overnight hotel.
DAY 10 Karanpratag - Chamoli (Cycling Tour)
Early morning we will carry on cycling tour to Chamoli ( 960
mts ). It's a small pretty town having a lot of historical
importance. The town dates back to Gupta dyanasty which
ruled the area during 3rd century A.D. Overnight hotel.
DAY 11 Chamoli - Helang (Cycling Tour )
On this day we will start in early morning to a beautiful
town of Helang located at the altitude of 1530 mts. During
afternoon we will explore Helang and visit Kapleshwar
temples, Panchkedar and ancient Shiva temple. Overnight
hotel.
DAY 12 Helang - Joshimath (Cyling Tour)
Take early breakfast and ride your cycles to Joshimath (
1875 Mts ) the small town of Joshimath is known for it's
religious importance as the seat of Rawal Sahib of Badrinath
shrines. One can meet semi-bhuti tribe people from Indo-Mangolian
origin at Joshimath. Overnight hotel.
DAY 13 Joshimath - Sri Badrinath (Cycling Tour)
After morning breakfast we will cycle our way to famous
Badrinath shrine which is one of the most important site in
India. Badrinath is located at the altitude of 3100 mts and
offers majestic view of Himalayan ranges. Overnight hotel.
DAY 14 Sri Badrinath
Day free for Badrinath and exploring the local area.
Overnight hotel.
DAY 15 Sri Badrinath - Auli (Cycling Tour)
Day visit to famous Auli skiing slopes situated at the
altitude of 3000 mts. Auli offers one of the best skiing
opportunities with great view of Himalayan peaks like the
Nanda Devi (7817 m), Kamet (7756 m), Mana Parbat (7273 m)
and Dunagiri (7066 m).
DAY 16 Auli - Chamoli ( cycling Tour )
Start to our day to cyling at chamoli ( 960 mts ). Overnight
hotel
DAY 17 Chamoli - Rudraprayag (Cycling Tour)
We start day after a breakfast cycling to Rudraprayag ( 610
mts ). Overnight hotel.
DAY 18 Rudraprayag - Deoprayag ( Cycling Tour )
Have early breakfast and begain your cycling tour to famous
Deoprayag ( 618 mts ). It's a well known spots for it's
religious importance where river Bhagarathi and Alaknanda
joins and forms the River Ganges. During afternoon we will
visit ancient temple of Raghunathji and Lord Shiva.
Overnight hotel.
DAY 19 Deoprayag - Rishikesh (Cycling Tour)
This is the last day of our cycling expedition during which
we will ride our bikes to Rishikesh which is a famous
tourist spot, well known for Yoga, ayurveda, music and it's
famous ashrams. Rishikesh attains it's popularity during
sixeties when Beattles visited this place and spend time
here. Overnight hotel.
Day 20 Rishikesh - Delhi (By Road)
It's a four hours drive to Rishikesh to Delhi, enroute we
will stopover at Haridwar, which is one of the most famous
pilgrimage site for Hindus and is one of the four spot where
Kumbh takes place. Evening arrival at Delhi and transfer to
international Airport. |
