Dayara Bugyal Trek with Holy dip in Haridwar Kumbh
This tour is an amalgamation of pilgrimage and adventure, It is specially designed for those people who want to witness largest religious gathering in the world and take a holy dip in coming Maha Kumbh at Haridwar as well as want explore the natural beauty of garhwal Himalaya with soft trekking to beautiful Dayara Bugyal.
Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar (294 mts/965 ft) 214 Kms 5-6 hrs drive.
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar check in at the hotel. In the evening, If possible we will take you to Har-ki-Peri, to witness the famous Aarti of holy Ganges. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Haridwar: Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Ganges reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. The Chinese pilgrim Hyuen Tsang who visited India in the first millennium CE, describes Haridwar as Mayura, on the eastern banks of the Ganges. Several temples and ashrams dot this town and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a totally different world.Legend has it that Bhagirathi brought the Ganges into theearth and into this point where his ancestors were burnt to ashes by the curse of the sage Kapila. Kapilastaan, a spot in Haridwar is pointed to as Kapila's hermitage. Haridwar was once known as Gangadwara.
Day 02: Haridwar
Early morning we will take you to the main Ghat for holy Bath on that particular auspicious day. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 : Haridwar - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 : Uttarkashi - Barnala Tal
Morning after breakfast drive to Barsu , on arrival start trek up to Barnala Tal. 03 kms Trek from Barsu to BarnalaTal with packed Lunch. Camp at-Barnala Tal (6500'alt) Evening tea with snacks. Dinner & Overnight at Camp.
Day 05: Barnala Tal - Dayara
Morning after breakfast start trek Up to Dayara.. Trek - 8 kms to Dayara Lunch at Dayara Camp at Dayara (Altitude 9000'-10,000') Evening tea with snacks. Dinner & Overnight at Camp.
Day 06 : Dayara - Gidara - Dayara
Morning after breakfast return trek to Gidara. Trek to Gidara (12,000'-13,000') Packed Lunch Trek back to Dayara (7 kms) Evening tea with snacks. Dinner & Overnight at Dayara Camp.
Dayara - Barsu - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast down trek to Barsu with packed lunch. On arrival at Barsu drive to Uttarkashi. Trek back to Barsu (11 kms) Packed Lunch back toUttarkashi Evening tea with snacks. Night stay at Hotel.
Day 07 : Uttarkashi - Haridwar
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar, on arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening visit Aarti Darshan at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight at hotel.
Trip and services ends here.
You can start above tour from delhi on below mentioned dates:
13th Jan'10, 19th Jan'10 29th Jan'10 11th Feb'10,14th March'10 23rd March'10 29th March'10,13th April'10 27th April'10.
Imp Bathing Dates during Kumbh Mela Haridwar are given below:
- 1. 14 January 2010 (thursday) - Makar Sankranti Snan - First Snan (bath)
- 2. 15 January 2010 (friday) - Mauni Amavasya and Surya Grahan ( Sola Eclipse) - Second Snan
- 3. 20 January 2010 (Wed) - Basant Panchmi Snan - Third snan
- 4. 30 January 2010 (saturday) - Magh Purnima Snan - Fourth Snan
- 5. 12 February 2010 (friday) - Maha Shivratri - Pratham Shahi Snan - First Royal Bath
- 6. 15 March 2010 (monday)- Somvati Amavasya - Dvitya Shahi snan - Second Royal Bath.
- 7. 24 March 2010 (Wednesday)- Ram Navmi - Fifth Snan
- 8. 30 March 2010 (Tuesday) - Chaitra purnima snan
- 9. 14 April 2010 (wednesday) - Baisakhi - Pramukh Shahi Sanan.
- 10. 28 April 2010 (wednesday) - Shakh Purnima - snan

