Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri to Haridwar, a spiritual journey.

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The Himalayas blessed with gushing rivers, majestic snow clad peaks and a rich plethora of flora and fauna, is described as the "Abode of Gods". Garhwal is a mecca for the devout and a haven for adventure sports like river rafting, camping, trekking and skiing. The sacred places of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are located here and so is the source of the most venerated river - Ganga.The legendary valleys of Garhwal abound with breathtaking natural beauty.

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Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Auli, Harsil

Haridwar, Rishikesh, Rudraprayag

The Char Dham Camps
Badrinath / Joshimath,
Kedarnath / Guptkashi,
Yamunotri / Barkot,
Gangotri / Harsil

Tour Packages for Garhwal
(Incl of vehicle, hotels)

Spiritual India - 12 Days
Uttarakhand Utopia - 10 Days
Uttarakhand Extravaganza - 14 Days

Discover Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Chamba, Dhanaulti, Uttarkashi, Harsil, Auli. Or enjoy camping, rafting, trekking, skiing. Visit the sacred shrines in Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Joshimath, Guptkashi, Hemkund Sahib in Garhwal Himalayas. Char Dham, Barkot, Haridwar, Mussorie, Ganges, Ganga.

View of the Himalayan Ranges from Kanatal (Dhanaulti)

The Terraces, Kanatal - a boutique mountain resort with great Himalayan Views.

The Terraces, Kanatal
(Near Dhanaulti)

Situated at a height of 8500 feet and built over a sprawling 5 acre plot, The Terraces comprises of 20 luxury rooms, each of them with a grand view of snow clad Himalayan Peaks. Each tastefully decorated room at this boutique resort is equipped with a wide range of latest amenities. Tastefull done up rooms at The Terraces, Kanatal.

Tastefull done up rooms at The Terraces, Kanatal.

Also fireplaces in each room ward off intense cold during winters. From here you can go for many walks in the adjoining forest and short treks around. Surkhanda Devi, on the other side, is almost a must-do. It is located 6 kms, from The Terraces, by road to Kaddukhal towards Mussorie and then a 2 km trek on foot to the little temple at a height of 9995 feet.

Facilities: Rrefrigerator, coffee / tea maker in rooms, in-room safe, phone. On command movies, indoor multicuisine restaurant offering great food. An open air terrace café where guests can savour the food while basking in the sunshine and enjoying the bracing mountain air, a bar-be-cue, dancing floor and a machaan overlapping a pond are other exciting features here.

Recreation: Dancing floor, a giant projection screen, billiards, skating, mountain bikes, horse riding, board games, basketball, badminton, jungle walks and treks.

FAST FACTS
Location: 11 kms from Dhanaulti, 40 kms from Mussoorie, 300 kms from New Delhi.
Height asl: 8500 feet.
Route: Delhi - Meerut - Khatauli - Muzzafarnagar - Roorkee - Hardwar - Rishikesh - Narendranagar - Nagni - Chamba - Kanatal. (Chamba to Kanatal is 15 kms).
Nearest Railhead: Dehradun.

The Terraces, Kanatal, near Mussoorie.

Discounted Packages for The Terraces, Kanatal
Validity: Upto 15th July, 2008.
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2 Nights/3 Days - Rs 13,999/couple.
3 Nights/4 Days - Rs 19,999/couple.

Package Includes: Accommodation in a Deluxe Room, w buffet breakfast and dinner, all taxes.
Also Included: Welcome drink and in-house tea / coffee, In-House Entertainment except Billiards & Play Stations, Children below 5 years complimentary sharing same room without extra bed.
P.S: The above rates are not applicable during long weekends, National Holidays, Dusherra Holidays, etc.

Cliff Top Club Resort, Auli,
Near Badrinath

Cliff Top Club Resort in Auli is situated in 8 acres of snow covered slopes, amidst glorious mountains enveloped with vast expanses of snow of the Garhwal Himalayas. One can have a clear view of the snow covered Nandadevi ranges from here. In winters, it is a paradise for skiing and sledging (Jan to March). In summers, hikers / trekkers will find numerous marked walks and there are also mountain bike trails. At the backdrop of the resort lies the famous high altitude Gorson Reserve Forest richly habituated by rare Himalayan wildlife. Also there are various scenic locations around.
Facilities: Tastefully furnished rooms with TV, phone, fridge, heat radiators, attached baths, restaurant, 24 hr coffee shop, snack bar, open air bar-be-cue.
Activities: Hiking, trekking, organised mountaineering, rock climbing, ski school, indoor games, bonfire.

Discounted Packages for Clifftop Club Resort, Auli.
Validity: Upto 20th October, 2008.
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2 Nights/3 Days - Rs 10,555/couple.
3 Nights/4 Days - Rs 13,999/couple.

Package Includes: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, all taxes.
Also Included: Bed tea, Evening tea, One day sightseeing (to Gorson Forest, Sankarcharya Cave and Sanjeevani).

Location: 235 km from Rishikesh, 460 km from Delhi, 14 km from Joshimath.
Height asl: 10,000 feet.
Route: Delhi - Meerut - Haridwar - Sri Nagar - Karnprayag - Chamoli - Joshimath - Auli.
Rail: Rishikesh (235 km).
Temp: Winter- Max 15 deg C, Min -10 deg C, Summer- Max 25 deg C, Min 0 deg C
Major places of interest: Badrinath (63 km), Joshimath (14 km), Hemkund Sahib (54 km), Valley of Flowers (54 km).

The Char Dham Camps
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri

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We offer an opportunity to explore the four most sacred shrines of Hindu mythology for a journey in spiritualism while experiencing some of the most scenic and ethereal places on earth. Here we offer accommodation in deluxe swiss cottage tents in scenic locations very close to the shrines. The accommodation is very neat, clean, hygienic with western style attached bathrooms and electricity. Wholesesome food and full backup support makes your stay very comfortable and enjoyable. These are all permanent sites with permanent kitchen and staff.

We offer accommodation at nearest locations. Also we provide escorts, full assistance and support from our camps for visit to the char dham shrines. We can offer you accommodation either at one or all of these places. We also offer complete tour packages with surface transport, accommodation and full logistic support for Char Dham Yatra.	>> Barkot (46 kms from Yamunotri)
	>> Harsil (22 kms from Gangotri)
	>> Guptkashi (46 kms from Kedarnath)
	>> Kedarnath
	>> Joshimath (45 kms from Badrinath)
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Accommodation in the beach camps is in clean and comfortable twin bedded ldeluxe tents with attached baths

The Camp Harsil
(Dharali, Near Gangotri)

Located in the mountainous district of Uttarkashi, amidst the incredible beauty of mountain peaks is the quiet resort of Harsil. This sylvan hamlet is famous for its natural beauty and delicious apples, where flowers bloom as an expression of joy, and where walks, picnics and treks lead one to undiscovered stretches of green, grassy meadows. From Harsil, one can trek to Sat Tal, situated just above Dharali, 2 km beyond Harsil, to be greeted by the rewarding sight of seven lakes situated amidst beautiful natural surroundings.
Accommodation is in luxurious Deluxe Swiss Cottage Tents (having an area of 16 x 12 feet) with attached baths. Facilities here include electricity, wall to wall carpeting, double / twin beds with comfortable mattresses and linen for sleeping, tables / chairs, roll up meshed windows, attached baths with hand held showers, running hot and cold water, washbasin & mirror, western style flush toilets. Delicious buffet meals are served in a separate huge area with dining tables, chairs, crockery and cutlery.

Location: 227 km from Rishikesh, 72 kms from Uttarkashi, 23 kms from Gangotri.
Route:Delhi - Roorkee - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Chamba - Dharasu - Uttarkashi - Dharali.
Height asl: 8700 feet.
Rail: Haridwar (256 km).
Activities: Village trip to nearby tibetan village, short treks, yoga on request, evening arti on river banks, ayurvedic massage, spiritual discourse.
Other places of interest:Gangotri - 23 kms, Sat Tal - 2 kms, Gaumukh - 41 km, Tapovan - 47 km, Kedartal - 41 km

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Monal Resort, Rudraprayag

Monal Resort is situated at a height of 2044 feet, 142 km from Rishikesh and 3 km from Rudraprayag on the highway to Badrinath Temple and Hemkund Sahib. It is also an ideal place to use as a stopover for going to Auli which is only 90 kms and also for Valley of Flowers. The resort has 41 rooms both A/c and aircooled. There is also a fast food restaurant and an open air rastaurant. The resort offers panoramic view of the holy Ganges from its suites and rooms. Each room has a private balcony.
Other places of interest: Badrinath temple (152 km), Hemkund Sahib (129 km), Auli (90 km).

Location: 142 km from Rishikesh, 3 km from Rudraprayag on highway to Badrinath.
Height asl: 2044 feet.
Route: New Delhi - Meerut - Roorkee - Hardwar - Rishikesh - Devprayag - Srinagar - Rudraprayag.
Rail: Haridwar.
Air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant).
Facilities: Rooms with color TV, badmintom Chess, video Games, treks.

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Har Ki Pauri - The sacred ghat of Haridwar.

Haridwar - India's Sacred City

Situated on the right bank of the Ganga, Haridwar is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar casts a magical spell on the visitor. It is from here that the crystal clear Ganga makes its way through the lush green hills to the plains. The breathtaking sight of a thousand twinkling diyas dancing in the holy waters during the 'Ganga Ard', the innumerable temples, ashrams, yoga centers - everything adds to the charm of this oldest and holiest Indian city.

Accommodation:
>> Haveli Hari Ganga. A beautiful heritage "Haveli" is situated on the banks of the Holy Ganga, a mere 500 meters walk through the Bazaar from the sacred "Har ki Pauri" at Haridwar. The Haveli is an architectural marvel, where the ancient structure has been restored to recreate the old - world charm with modern day hospitality. It also has an ayurvedic spa. These are comfortable hotels, located 2 km away from Har-Ki-Pauri and 1.5 km from railway station with a/c, well appointed rooms with private balconies/ sitouts.
Facilities: A/c Rooms, running hot/cold water, TV, Telephone.

Location: 230 km from Delhi, 24 km from Rishikesh, 89 km from Mussoorie.
Route: New Delhi - Meerut - Roorkee -
Rail: Haridwar.
Air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant).
Other places of interest: Har-Ki-Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple, Bhimgoda, Pawan Dham, Mayadevi temple, Chandi Devi, Daksha Prajapati temple, Bharat Mata temple, Shanti Kunj, Ashrams, Yoga Centers, Rajaji National Park, Chila.

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Haveli Hari Ganga, Haridwar - A heritage haveli by the ganga.
Haveli Hari Ganga, Haridwar

Temple by the river in Hotel Ganga Kinare, Rishikesh.

Rishikesh - Discovery to Spiritual India

At the foot of the Himalayas, overlooking the Rajaji National Park, with the holy Ganges moving through this ancient town, Rishikesh is a haven of peace, spirituality, meditation and the world capital of yoga. It has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centers of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation.
Accommodation: Hotel Ganga Kinare: Situated right on the bank of the Ganges and overlooking the Rajaji National Park, it has luxurious rooms all with a view of the Ganga. It also has a riverside lawn, private ghat and has daily evening Ganga Aarti. Yoga and meditation classes are also held here.

Location: 260 km from Delhi, 24 km from Hardwar, 77 km from Mussoorie.
Route: New Delhi - Meerut - Roorkee - Hardwar - Rishikesh.
Rail: Haridwar (24 km).
Air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant).
Facilities: Centrally A/c, 24 hrs room service, coffee shop, multicuisine restaurant, wild life viewing, walk along Ganga, own temple, river side lawns.
Other places of interest: Laxman Jhula, Swarga Ashram, Geeta Bhawan, Triveni, Neelkanth, Haridwar, Rafting at Shivpuri, Glass House, Chila.

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Garhwal Himalayas - A spiritual journey and a haven for adventure sports