Bedni Bugyal (High altitude grass, meadow) is one of the finest meadow in India. This has got to be one of the most romantic spots in the Himalayas – acres and acres of meadow scooped out of lush mountain scape, a steep ridge arching up into the .dusk, and above it, the enormous western flank of Trishul One of the larger Bugyals (meadow) in Uttaranchal, Bedni is also a major way-station on the Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra, a ritual procession held every 12 years.
Area:
Garhwal Himalayas
Duration:
8 Days
Altitude:
3354 mts/11000 ft
Grade:
Easy
Season:
Mid June - October
Tour Highlight Haridwar & Rishikesh: The two holy towns of the Hindu's-centers of' Vedic’ learning and Yoga & Meditation.
Bedni Bugyal: Considered amongst the finest high altitude grasslands in the Garhwal mountains- offering you a splendid view of the Greater Himalayan range.
Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar
Drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar check in to hotel. In the evening visit Har Ki Peri for Aarti ceremony. Back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Haridwar – Mundoli
In the morning after breakfast drive to Mundoli (240 km/8-9 hrs) via Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Karnprayag. Arrival at Mundoli by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 04: Mundoli – Wan – Bedni Bugyal (3350 mts/11000 ft)
In the morning drive 10 kms to Wan, which is the road head for the trek. Today we will trek 11 km (5-6 hrs) to reach Bedni Bugyal, probably one of the best camping sites in the Garhwal Himalayas. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Bedni Bugyal is a charming green meadow adorned with flowers in a spell binding varieties, in full bloom. There is a small lake situated in the midst of the meadow, where Tarpans are offered by the devotees. Situated nearby is a small temple where the
devotees pay there obeisance, during their halt at Bedni Bugyal.
Day 05: Bedni – Ali Bugyal – Bedni (10 kms/4 hrs)
Today we will trek up to another Bugyal, Ali Bugyal(3300 mts). After exploring the area trek back to Bedni for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06: Bedni Bugyal – Wan (2436 mts/8000 ft)
Retrace your steps towards Wan. This will take 3-4 hrs. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Day 07: Wan – Rishikesh (2200 mts /7200 ft)
After an early breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute. Arrival at Rishikesh by evening. Upon arrival check into hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 08: Rishikesh – Haridwar - Delhi
After breakfast depart for Haridwar to catch same train at 10:30 hrs to reach Delhi. Arrival at Delhi by 14:30 hrs. Trip and services ends.
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