Overview
About Uttarakhand Backpacking Trip 10 Days 9 Nights
Head out for an unforgettable Uttarakhand Backpacking Trip for 10 Days adventure amidst the soul-stirring landscapes of “Land of the Gods”. It's not a journey but an odyssey that can sweep each soul, stir it, and change you forever.View More
Itinerary
- Assemble at the boarding point in Delhi - Akshardham Metro Station.
- Start your journey to Rishikesh and socialize with your co-travellers.
- After arriving in Rishikesh, check-in to our campsite/hotel, freshen-up and have some leisure.
- Head out for a thrilling river rafting experience in the Ganga and if time permits go for cafe hopping, explore the local market and visit temples.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Rishikesh.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, check-out from your campsite in Rishikesh and drive towards Chopta. Enroute Chopta, we will take a pit stop at Rudraprayag to witness the beautiful confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda rivers at Devprayag.
- After arriving in Chopta valley, check in to our scenic campsite, freshen-up, regroup for a hearty lunch and have some leisure.
- The ones with high energy levels, feel free to take a stroll around the campsite post lunch. In the evening, enjoy warm bonfire and mouth-watering snacks under a million stars.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Chopta.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, drive to the starting point of Tungnath and Chandrashila trek.
- Begin your trek to Tungnath - one of the Panch Kedar and World’s highest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Trek further to magnificent Chandrashila Peak situated at 13,000 ft (if weather permits) and gather for an #InstaPerfect group picture.
- Trek down to the base and drive back to our campsite and have some leisure.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Chopta.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, drive from Chopta to Joshimath, enjoying the scenic view of Garhwal Himalayas.
- After arriving in Joshimath, check-in to our hotel and the ones with high energy levels, feel free to take a stroll around and visit nearby attractions.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Joshimath.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, we will head towards Auli which is a Himalayan Ski Resort overlooked by the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains. We will take a ropeway to Auli (second highest and longest ropeway in India after Gulmarg).
- Short hike to Auli lake (World's highest manmade lake).
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Joshimath.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, drive from Joshimath to Kausani, a small picturesque hamlet offering mindblowing views of Garhwal Himalayas like Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchachuli.
- After arriving in Kausani, check-in to our hotel and the ones with high energy levels, feel free to take a stroll around and spend some #metime amidst nature.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Kausani.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, drive from Kausani to Munsiyari, known for its beautiful meadows and exceptional Himalayan charm. mindblowing views of Garhwal Himalayas like Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchachuli.
- After arriving in Munsiyari, check-in to our hotel and have some leisure. Treat yourself with some great views of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot. Go out for a walk and spend some #metime amidst nature.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Munsiyari.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, drive from Munsiyari to Binsar.
- After arriving in Binsar, check-in to our hotel and have some leisure. Head out to explore Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (abode to more than 200 species of animals) and Binsar Zero Point (offers a stunning 360º view of the surrounding Himalayan peaks).
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Binsar.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, drive from Binsar to Jim Corbett, known as home to more than 500 species of flora and fauna namely the Bengal Tiger, Indian Elephants, Ghariyal and more.
- After arriving in Jim Corbett, check-in to our hotel and have some leisure.
- Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Jim Corbett.
- Wake up early and post breakfast, we will head out for the famous Jungle Safari in Jim Corbett National Park.
- Check-out from our hotel in Jim Corbett and begin the return journey towards Delhi.
- Reach Delhi by evening with beautiful memories from the Himalayas.
Inclusions
- Transportation: Force Traveler/Cab
- 9 Nights Accommodation on Sharing Basis: swiss camps (Rishikesh & Chopta), Hotel (Joshimath, Kausani, Munsiyari, Binsar & Jim Corbett).
- 18 Meals: Rishikesh (1 Dinner+1 Breakfast), Chopta (2 Dinners+2 Breakfasts+1 Eve Snacks), Joshimath (2 Dinners+2 Breakfasts), Kausani (1 Dinner+1 Breakfast), Munsiyari (1 Dinner+1 Breakfast), Binsar (1 Dinner+1 Breakfast), Jim Corbett (1 Dinner+1 Breakfast).
- River Rafting (Rishikesh) and Jeep Safari (Jim Corbett).
- Driver allowances, toll taxes, parking, state taxes.
Exclusions
- Any extra meals and stay arrangements apart from the ones mentioned under inclusions as per the itinerary.
- Travel Insurance, items of a personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry etc.
- Any environmental permits, entry fees, extra expenses for optional activities or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.
- Any other costing involved due to circumstances like natural calamity, weather conditions, riots, roadblocks, landslides or any other forced circumstances which are out of our control.
- Anything which is not mentioned in the above inclusions.
- GST (5%) is applicable extra.
Price Summary
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Per Person Things To Pack
- Backpack or rucksack
- Comfortable clothing
- Raincoat and umbrella (monsoons only)
- Warm woolen jackets/sweaters (depending upon the season)
- Comfortable trekking/sports shoes
- Water bottles (avoid single-use plastic)
- Quick snacks for journey like dry fruits, chocolates
- Personal care items and toiletries
- Personal medicines
- Phone, camera and photography equipments
- ATMs and adequate amount of cash for shopping, cafe visits
- Items like torch, power banks, sunglasses
- Personal identity document like Aadhaar, driving licence, passport