Ganges Tour

A pilgrimage capturing River Ganga in her varied moods through its course of 1200 miles from Dev Prayag to Culcutta .
Our task is dione ! On Ganga's breast . The sun is sinking down to rest : And , moored beneath the tamarind bough . Our banks has found its harbour now.With furled sail , and painted side , behold the tiny frigate ride . Upon her deck , mid charcoal gleams . The Moslems savoury supper steams , while all apart , beneath the wood , The Hindoo cooks his simpler food !



UTTARANCHAL , UTTER PRADESH & CALCUTTA
Ganga is the most sacred of all Indian rivers and there is no other waterway in the world that is revered so deeply and passionately by a huge section of humanity , and whose persona is so intricately interwoven with a country's cultural ethos . The infinite waters of this blessed river have witnessed the rise and fall of great Empires as well as social and religious movements, and the gradual growth of a number of important cities and pilgrimages on its banks . Its very name evokes the colourful and vibrant panorama of Indian civilization .

Our journey begins at Dev Prayag , the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alakananda , down to Rishikesh and Haridwar . Emerging from the Himalaya at Rishikesh , the Ganga rushes on to the plains at Haridwar , one of the most sacred pigrimage centers of the Hindus . Everything that the Ganga has created before it finally gushes forth from its mountain georges , seems to belong to the world of Legend . We then take a gentle three days sailing from Allahabad , where Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswathi meet to Seeta Mari and then drive to sacred shores of Banaras ( Varanasi ) . We camp on the river beach for 2 nights , along the teaming river banks we visit sites like Siti Mari , temples at Mirzapur ; a patch work of charming peaceful villagers , Paddy fields , and Ghats unfurls before our eyes , we then take overnight train to Culcutta to witness the passionate meeting of the Ganga with the Maha Sagar( Indian Ocean ).

Duration : 25 Days
Best Time : Mid October to Mid March .
Focus : 6/3 Days gentle sailing on the Ganga with camping on the river beach .
Highlights : Unexplored area like Sita Mari and Temple of Mirzapur .
Important : The sailing can be a great tour for birdwatchers .

Route 01 - With 06 Days Sailing & 05 nights Camping : Delhi - Rishikesh - Shivpuri - Devprayag - Haridwar - Allahabad - Sarsa - Gaharaw - Sita Mari - Mirzapur - Chunar Fort - Varanasi - Culcutta .

Route 02 - With 03 Days sailing & 02 nights camping : Delhi - Shivpuri - Dev Prayag - Rishikesh - Allahabad - Sarsa - Gaharwa - Sita Mari - Varanasi - Culcutta .

KANGRA VALLEY

HIMACHAL PRADESH
This focal point of this rewarding journey is Himachal Pradesh - Land of Unmoving Snows - a state made up of a series of delightful river valleys, straddling the ancient trade routes to Central Asia and the Indian peninsula. We shall spend much of our time here in the remarkably scenic Kangra Valley. Himachal was historically divided between an oft-warring cluster of mountain kingdoms whose wealthy rulers - Rajas, Ranas and Thakurs - were generous patrons of religion and the arts. Along with patronising traditional village and tribal arts, particularly weaving and embroidery, they built many temples dedicated to the Great Goddess in her many manifestations. The miniature paintings of the 18th century 'pahari' (hill) schools, famous for their delicacy and subtle feeling, are another result of this royal patronage.

Duration: 13 days
Best time: mid March - mid June; October - November
Focus: culture, history, wildlife, and splendid mountain scenery
Highlights: walking and cycling through some of the most scintillating Himalayan scenery
Physical challenge: some days demanding, but overall cycling moderate

Route: Delhi - Chukki Bank - Mcleodganj - Palampur - Paragpur - Shimla - Delhi