Day 1 Delhi Arrival On arrival at IGI airport in Delhi, you will be met by an Ibex representative and driver who will transfer you to your hotel. As you will arrive late at night there is nothing planned for this evening. Accommodation in Haveli Hauz Khas hotel. Temperature: Maximum - 34 Celsius, Minimum - 22 Celsius
Day 2 Delhi Sightseeing We begin the day with Breakfast and Introduction of all the participants. A full day sightseeing exploration of Delhi. Drive by Lutyen
Day 3 Delhi After breakfast, begin your road journey to Haridwar. After check in, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Amidst the scenic beauty of Rishikesh and alongside the Holy Ganga, Aloha Rishikesh Resort is the perfect venue to live those moments of your life that you always want to cherish. Here we experience the Ganges for the first time and we sit by the holy river to practice pranayama and meditation. Aloha by the Ganges | Breakfast at Claridges
Day 4 Rishikesh After breakfast check out of your hotel and begin your road journey to Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi, as the name denotes is the Northern City of Kashi. Kashi or Benares was founded by the Hindu God, Shiva. In his honor, there are numerous temples and ashrams. The Vishwanath Temple is a historical temple and is one of the most revered in Uttarkashi. Set amidst the serenity of lush flora, a stay at the commodious hotel in Char Dham feels like a ''home away from home'' Dotted with the sacred shrines, the Char Dham yatra gives an insight into the glorious Hindu mythology that carries the most amazing tales of miracles and marvel. Here we travel in the philosophy of holy naad (primal sound) and the importance of the creator (Brahma), preserver (Vishnu) and destroyer (Shiva) in the context of our own lives. We practice Yoga asanas and pranayama in the evening before dinner. Chardham Camp, Uttarkashi (Maneri) | All Meals
Day 5 Uttarkashi (1018m) After breakfast, proceed to Gangotri by road accompanied by the Ibex representative. The road to Gangotri runs west along the River Bhagirathi and is joined in Tehri by the Bhilangana flowing from the peak of Thalay Sagar. In our evening Yoga session, we practice asanas for relaxation and discuss the evolution of Hatha Yoga of Guru Gorakhnath and the relationship of martial and saint traditions, including what we can take from this philosophy for our daily lives. Char Dham camp, Gangotri (Harsil) | All Meals
Day 6 Gangotri - Begin trek to Chirbasa (3606m) 7Kms / 3-4 hrs After breakfast, with the Ibex team of the representatives - cook, assistants and porters - proceed in your bus to Gangotri for an hour long journey to where your trek begins to Chirbasa. The trail will pass a few waterfalls. Animals in the area that are often sighted are bharal, musk deer, black bear and leopard. Overnight camp on full board basis
Day 7 Chirbasa (3606m) Before breakfast we practice Yoga asanas and pranayama. After breakfast, continue trekking to Bhujbasa. This is home to the Lal Baba Ashram and the Government rest houses. However, we make our own private camp switching from the deluxe tented camp style to the rugged two-man tent camping style with sleeping mats and sleeping bags. Overnight camp on full board basis
Day 8 Bhujbasa (3792m) After breakfast, continue trekking to Tapovan accompanied by the Ibex team. We will stop and see the glacial snout at the Source of the River Ganges and the brave hearted may take a dip in the glacial water amongst ice flows. Continue trekking and cross the glacier/moraine to reach the beautiful grassy meadow of Tapovan. Gomukh, is the terminus or snout of the Gangotri Glacier, from where Bhagirathi River originates. The word 'Gomukh' (go + mukh) literally means ''Mouth of a Cow''. According to some sayings, earlier the snout exactly looked like ''Mouth of a Cow''. Continue trekking and cross the glacier/moraine to reach the beautiful grassy meadow of Tapovan. Here we explore more about Pranayama as we slowly trek into even higher altitude.Overnight camp on full board basis
Day 9 Tapovan (4463m) Free day to relax in the bowl of the mountains and take in the views of the surrounding area and peaks like Shivling, Meru and Bhagirathi II, III and I. The day is free for yoga and meditation and gentle walks. Overnight camp on full board basis
Day 10 Tapovan (4463m) Another day at this beautiful meadow either continuing with gentle walks or exploring the Meru glacier and possibly, the Gangotri and Kirti glaciers. We take time off for yoga and meditation, gentle walks and sharing experiences. Overnight camp on full board basis
Day 11 Tapovan - Bhujbasa (3792m) by trek 6 hours Yoga practice in the morning. After breakfast trek back to Bhujbasa. Overnight camp on full board basis - Breakfast at Tapovan, packed lunch and dinner at Bhujbasa.
Day 12 Bhujbasa (3792 m) - Gangotri (3048m) by trek 14 kms - 6 hours After breakfast, trek back to Gangotri and then you will be driven 20 kms to Dharali village. Explore the village of Dharali and interact with some of the village community. The Chardham Camp, Dharali | All Meals
Day 13 Dharali After an early breakfast, depart for the Aloha on the Ganges. Check-in to the charming retreat. Indulge in their spa facilities and massage those muscles for deep relaxation. Aloha by the Ganges | All Meals
Day 14 Rishikesh After breakfast, depart for Delhi. You will be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the evening free to relax and unwind. Hotel Claridges - Breakfast
Day 15 Delhi Departure Morning is at leisure. Check out of the hotel by 12 PM. Today you have a day free for shopping, picking up souvenirs and exploring the markets of Delhi. This evening / night Ibex car will transfer you from the hotel to the international airport for your flight homeward.Breakfast
