SOURCE OF THE GANGES HIMALAYAS INDIA Abode of the Gods Tour

NEW ITINERARY, EXTRA 5 NIGHTS FOR NO CHARGE!

* Itinerary may be subject to change..

12 Aug. Day 1- Departure
Depart Auckland 1.30pm Thai Airways. Arrive Bangkok 9.15pm. Overnight in Bangkok.

13 Aug. Day 2 – Depart Bangkok
Depart Bangkok 5.45pm. Arrives Delhi 8.45pm.

14 Aug. Day 3 – Delhi/Rishikesh
Overnight @ Parmath Niketan.

15 Aug. Day 4 – Rishikesh
Visit Nature Care Hospital. Yoga program at ashram.

16 Aug. Day 5 – Rishikesh
Dayananda Ashram visit. Sacred caves visit.Private Arti ceremony on the river.

17 Aug. Day 6: – Rishikesh
Shopping and relaxing time. Yoga program.

18 Aug. Day 7: – Drive to Uttakarshi
Overnight @ Ganga Putra. Naini Ma’s ashram visit.

19 Aug. Day 8 – Uttakarshi/Gangotri
Overnight @ Krishna Ashram.

20 Aug. Day 9 -Gangotri/Bhojbasa
Trek to base camp & overnight here.

21 Aug. Day 10– Bhojbasa/Gaumukh/Dharali
Trek to the Ganges source and back to Leisure camp.

22 Aug. Day 11. – Dharali/Uttakarshi

23 Aug. Day 12 - Uttakarshi/Srinagar
Visit Balori Village.

24 Aug. Day 13 - Srinagar/Joshimath

25 Aug. Day 14 - Joshimath/Badrinath

26 Aug. Day 15 – Badrinath

27 Aug. Day 16 –Badrinath/Rudraprayag

28 Aug. Day 17 – Rudraprayag/Rishikesh

29 Aug. Day 18 – Rishikesh
Overnight @ Dayananda Ashram.

30 Aug. Day 19 – Rishikesh
Visit Ananda Mayi ashram visit. Witness Arti, Vendata talk. Shopping and relax time optional.

31 Aug. Day 20 – Rishikesh/Delhi

1 Sept. Day 21 – Depart Delhi
Depart Delhi 11.55am. Arrive Bangkok 5.50pm. Departs Bangkok 7.30pm, arrives Auckland 11.55am 2nd September.

HIGHLIGHTS – GANGES, “Abode of the Gods Tour”

1. A stunning Helicopter ride over the Himalayas to one of India’s most sacred mountain peaks, Kedarnath. Kedarnath is recognized as the current abode of the Hindu God, Shiva. We will be spending at least 2 hours on the mountain for your pleasure before we return to our luxury camp.
2. The walk to the source of the Ganges in a stunningly beautiful huge ravine with huge awe inspiring mountains all around you, that will leave you breathless.
3. Get to experience mother nature at her raw powerful best.
4. Some walking and treks for the athletic minded, but not impossible for older people. (Hire donkeys are available at a extra cost)
5. Mobile kitchen in the mountains gives us great flexibility so that we can literally eat anywhere.
6. Witness the real deal Saints and have the opportunity to talk with them.
7. Experientially understand the limiting effects of you ego.
8. Part of the famous “Char Dham” pilgrimage that has been walked by millions of devotees for centuries.
9. Experience the ancient arti (fire ritual) on the banks of the Ganges River.

TOTAL PRICE, NZD $3,995 + flights

Cost includes:

• All hotels on a twin share basis.
• All guides.
• All land transport and domestic flights.
• All meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• All Government taxes.

Cost excludes:

• Alcohol, mineral water or soft drinks.
• Tipping. (tipping is expected in India, can be handled as a group)
• Telephone, laundry or any personal expenses.
• Camera and video fees at certain monuments and tourist areas.
• Spending money and food in Bangkok.

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