Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd. Pioneers in Himalayan Adventure Holidays, since 1989. We have specialized  in tailor made tours for individuals, families and small groups to Garhwal Himalaya & kumaon Himalayas (Uttaranchal). We are a complete adventure tours operators and travel company catering to all your needs during your travel in the land of Gods. 

We promote: Small groups, personalized services, and eco friendly tourism.  

The Team : We are a team of 49 young  professionals including experienced trekking and river guides, cooks and other camp  staff, our own Guest House at Tapovan,  Rishikesh,  River/ beach  camp at Brahmpuri,  Nature camp at Shivpuri, with “A” Class trekking and rafting equipment, and  fleet of brand new vehicles etc. Unlike other operators, we do not sublet our valuable clients  to other operators for any services.

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Our Special Packages for 2009

Adventure

Trekking

Tailor Made Programs For 2009

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations ( GHE) has specialized in giving you tailor made trips with trekking alone or combination of trekking with rafting, yoga, pilgrimage and culture in Uttaranchal or other parts of India. 
For our specialized tailor-made trekking programs for Individuals and small groups please write to us details with exact number of persons, No. of Days, & month of travel. We will send you detailed programs most suitable to your requirements.

Fixed Departure Trekking Trips

GHE offers fix departure trekking trips of the best treks promising full value to your money. Fixed departures trips are minimum 2 to maximum 6 persons in one group making it eco friendly, low impact activity. One can choose from many of the trips as per their requirement as follows:-

Easy  One week or less


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Moderate    One week or More

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Difficult     One week or More

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Strenuous   Two weeks or less

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Accommodation

GHE has its own guest houses in Rishikesh, away from busy town. One can get clean rooms with an excellent Ganga view. Homely food and peaceful environment is our specialty.

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"Ganga Nature Camp"
11 Km's upriver little before Shivpuri Ganga Nature Camp offers unique Accommodation where luxury is blended with pure nature. A different experience all together.
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High Bank Himalayan Retreat 
Is located in Shvpuri Village ,17 Kms upriver from Rishikesh. Himalayan Retreat is a the best camp on the rivers with big Swiss Cottage Tents with attached bath. A perfect blend of Nature & Luxury.

 

Climbing Expeditions

 

Garhwal Himalayas is paradise for climbers from world over. Garhwal is destination of most of the climbing expeditions coming to Indian Himalayas every year. 

 

GHE has specialized in making arrangements from Delhi to Road heads and approach march & return march including accommodation in Delhi, Rishikesh & road heads, transportation, kitchen staff & equipment, Camp staff & equipment.

 

GHE can also help you getting the climbing permit from Indian Mountaineering Foundation and liaison with different licensing authorities. 

 

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White Water Rafting down the Ganges.

 

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Only few rivers in the world have the mystique of the Ganges, the living mother Goddess of the India. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. Enjoy  and explore the life time experience on a date with mother Ganges. Your first encounter will be the beginning  of the addiction..

 

Rafting Post GHE

DayTrips
Initiation to White Water - Half Day float trip from Brahmpuri to Muni Ki Reti
White Water Magic - Full Day trip from Shivpuri to Muni Ki Reti (17 Km's)
White Water Action - Long full day trip from Marine Drive to Muni Ki Reti

 

Overnight Trips

 

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Great Escape on Ganga
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 Camp & Raft

 

Camping & rafting Trips starts from 15th September and continue till 30th June . One can choose from overnight trip to 2/3 nights & 3/ 4 Days multi activity trips. The multi activity trips include rock climbing, rappelling, small Treks, kayaking with camping and rafting.
Best Time : Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec

Feb, March, April
Camping & rafting trip on Tons starts from 1st week and goes till end of June when the monsoon rains arrive. The camping & rafting trips at tons are combined with exclusive treks in Har Ki Dun area.

May & June

 

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Expeditions

 

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Come & explore the areas of pure wilderness. Camping in wild reserve forest beaches, hitting some of most exciting rapids on the river caring supplies & camping equipment on rafts. Encounter rare wild life and

Alaknanda Expedition - Feb., March , April , October, November, December 
Bhagirathi Expedition - Feb., March , April , October, November, December 
Kali Expedition
- Feb., March , April , October, November

 

           
 

Best you can do in Uttarakhand 2009

January & February

Rishikesh at its best: clear turquoise  blue water of the roaring Ganges, strong sun & not much traffic make it the perfect destination. Crystal

Yoga & Meditation

 

Yoga and meditation. One can attend day classes to long courses.

Best are the Yoga & meditation retreats with combination of yoga, mediation & ayurveda,  where we use the day time for sightseeing, day rafting, visits to ashram , jungle walks and much more

Recommended Yoga Retreats

3 Nights 4 Days

6 Nights 7 Days

Skiing: As the fresh snow comes to the higher mountains this is best month for skiing. Auli  offers the best slopes in the country with very high peaks surrounding the slopes.  

Recommended :

Skiing in the Shadows of Mt. Nanda Devi 

Winter Treks:

The man trekking season is over with not many trekkers, leaving nature at its best. Fresh snow on the high mountains send the wild life to lower hills. Best time for rare wild life encounters are very hivh.New life has started in the forests with the Himalayan birds singing at the loudest. Instead of driving down one can raft down from the Devprayag, the beginning of Ganga.

Recommended :

Himalayan Encounter Auli Trek  withRafting from Devprayag Down

Wild Life Trips:

 

Indo Gangetic plains in Winter invite many species of migratory birds. The bigger animals also come to the opens for sun, making Raja Ji national park (The Ganga flows thorough the park) paradise for wild life lovers.

With park officials best efforts in the last few years the wild life sightings area at its best.

 

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Skiing in the Shadows of Mt. Nanda Devi
Skiing at Auli starts with the First snow fall which generally comes end of December or early January and lasts till end March or some time little longer
3 Nights 4 Days Trip

Best Time: January, Februvary, March

          March & April

 

 Rafting & Camping:

As it starts getting warmer  in Rishikesh & north inida, camping & rafting on Ganga is one the of best activities in the area. 

Recommended Trips

Great Escape on Ganga

One Night Two Days   Two Nights Three Days

Winter Treks: The snow starts melting and the Rhododnedron starts blooming making the entire panorama outstanding.

 

The high altitude Himalayan animals trek down to the forests and alpine meadows. Chances of encountering rare wildlife are great.

Recommended Tours :

Himalayan Encounter

Yoga:

Being the most pleasant month this is the best time for yoga , Mediation and                     the Ayurveda courses with maximum other activites one can do in Rishieksh.  

Recommended :

Encounter with Yoga & Meditation   6 Nights 7 Days yoga ,mediation & Ayurveda

Skiing:

Althoough slightly warmer the snow in Auli is still good for Skiing. While driving down stop for camping and rafting .

Recommended Tours :

Skiing in the Shadows of Mt. Nanda Devi  With rafting  One Night Two Days  

 

 

 

Summer

 

May & June

 

Pilgrimage to Chardham

Early may the temples of Chardham open for Pilgrims. One can make the pilgrimage to Yamnotri, Gangotri , Kedarnath and Badrinath. AS other months are very cold in the mountains this is the best time to visit the temples . One can Take

Do Dham Pilgrimage

Chardham Pilgrimage

Or a tailor made Program

Trekking

As the snow melts on the treks and the high passes this is the best time for the trekking. Most of the high areas are open for trekking now.  The Trekking trips are

Moderate One week or More
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Difficult One week or More
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Strenuous Two weeks or less
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Rafting Down the Ganges

To beat the heat this is the best time for Day rafting trips .

 

Wild Life Trips:

As the small rivers and ponds starts drying up, the activities of the  wild life increases near the marked water sources. Dusk and dawn are the best time to encounter the wild life.

Monsoon

July, August

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The monsoon rains bring real freshness and wash all the dust of the mountains. Blooming of flowers make it the best time for some of the treks
 

Trekking : 
Valley of Flowers: One of the best trek in the area taking you to flowering alpine meadows with visit to some of the most important pilgrimages for Sikhs and Hindus i.e Hemkund Sahib & Badrianth. The recommended trip is

Valley of Flowers - Hemkund Trek  The snow on the high passes is clear after the rains. Best time for high altitude tresk
Source of Ganges Tapo -Nandanvan
Kedartal Trek

RoopKund Trek 

Khatling Glacier Kedarnath Trek 

 

Pilgrimage:

After the busy pilgrimages season of May & June this is the time for best value to your money trips.
Do Dham With Valley of Flowers & Hemkund

Chardham With Valley of Flowers & Hemkund

 

Post Monsoon

Sept. , October &  Early Nov.

Come September & the best time is here again 

 

Trekking :

The monsoon rains are over now, leaving the Himalayas in there best forms . Cleaner &   greener the treks are full of  flowers blooming. With some moisture left in the air,  outstanding mountain views with rainbows , exclusive sun sets and sun rise make the treks memorable. 

Best time for trekking trips for all. Easy moderate as well as difficult& strenuous.

 

The treks recommended are

 Himalayan Encounter
Source of Ganges till Gomukh

Moods of Mountain Goddess

Snow melted on high passes makes it the best time for high altitude & strenuous  treks 
Source of Ganges Tapo - Nandanvan 

Curzons Trail Kuari Pass Trek 

RoopKund Trek 

Khatling Glacier Kedarnath Trek 

 

Rafting & Camping : The river getting  clearer and greener every day makes it the best time for Rafting down the Ganges. For rafting lovers it is the best time as the rapids are in there most challenging forms.


Day Rafting Trips
Initiation to White Water  
White Water Magic  
White Water Action

Rafting & Camping Trips 
Great Escape on Ganga

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Yoga & Meditation


Neither hot nor cold just perfect, makes it the best time for Yoga and meditation. One can attend day classes to long courses. 
Best are the Yoga & meditation retreats with combination of yoga & mediation where we use the day time for sightseeing, day rafting, visits to ashram , jungle walks and much more Recommended Yoga Retreats 
3 Nights 4 Days

6 Nights 7 Days

                            Wild Life Trips

Raja Ji National Park

One of the biggest park in north India situated at the meeting point of Himalayan foothills & Indo Gangetic plains, the venue for migratory birds from world over 

Day Trips in Raja Ji N. Park 
Overnight Trips in Raja Ji Park
Multi Activity Trips with wild life Safari

Jim Corbett National Park

Named after the famous hunter, conservationist and writer Sir Jim Corbett, Corbett is one of the best and biggest wild life parks in India.  GHE makes tailor made program as per your requirement combining wild life safari with one of our  above tours or your special interest programs.  Please write to us for the detailed programs as per your requirement.

Ancient Indian Science- Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda

Rejuvenate your self the most effective way, what our saints & Sadhus have been doing for ages. Come to Rishikesh & discover what a world without stress feel                  Know Yourself

All aspects of yoga & meditation.

Yogada:  Yogada in High Bank Peasants Cottage  runs daily yoga and meditation classes as well as best value personalized courses, with the best yoga teachers in town . 

Initiaiton  to Yoga : 3 nights 4 Days Yoga Course.

Yoga Retreat: 6nights & 7 days Yoga retreat

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Ayurveda: Rishikesh, the Mecca for tourists coming for Yoga & meditation to india now has got some of the country’s best Ayurvedic centers and Spa.

 

Know Your Self

Through the time tested Indian medicine science, Ayurveda. One day to one week holiday to Know your body type and the best suitable treatments with traditional Indian Ayurvedic Gurus.


Medium Budget Ayurvedic Centre

Kaya Kalpa :Run by qualified doctors, Kaya Kalpa in High Bank Peasants Cottage is the best & most Authentic Ayurvedic centre in Rishikesh.
Initiation to Ayurveda :3 Nights 4 Days

Ayurveda Retreat: 6 Nights 7 Days

Panch Karma: 2 weeks of Ayurveda
Upmarket Ayurveda Spa 

Ananda in the Himalayas One of best destination Spa in the world with  complete rejuvenation programs

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Pilgrimage

From the time immemorial  Garhwal has been a destination for the devout. The five Kedars (seats of Shiva), the Five Badris (Shrines of Vishnu) and the five Prayags (holy confluences) are the cherished goals of the Hindu Pilgrim. Deliverance from unhappiness is also promised to those who complete the arduous journey to the sources of the rivers Ganga and  Yamuna.

There are more than a dozen celebrated trithasthans (auspicious places) located in two adjacent areas in Garhwal which have traditionally been  identified as the domain of Shiva, Kedar khand, and the realm of Vishnu , Badrikshetra.

Pilgrimage to Do Dham Badrinath & Kedarnath

Char Dham Badrinath & Kedarnath 

Do Dham With Valley of Flowers & Hemkund

Chardham With Valley of Flowers

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Rejuvenate yourself  in the Lap of Nature

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Himalayan Retreat                                      On the Ganges

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Swiss Cottgae Tents with attachd Baths & Running Hot Water

World Class Equipment with Professional River Guides

           

Himalayan retreat offers different value packed package trips for stay with Rafting,  Ayurveda,  conferences, & team building programs.

Camping & Rafting

 One night One Day

 Two nights Two Days

Team Building &  Conferences /Offsite Meets

One Night & One Day

Two nights & Two Days

 

 

For Further Information & Bookings please contact:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations  Pvt. Ltd.

The pioneer Tour operator in Himalayas for individuals & groups

 

About us

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations is a pioneer company specialized in trekking, rafting, Yoga Retreats, & Yatra (Pilgrimage) tours in Uttarakhand. Handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to Uttarankhand (Garhwal) Himalayas for trekking, rafting, pilgrimage, yoga retreats   & special interest tours, GHE has its own fleet of brand new cars, jeeps, and mini buses with  latest world class rafting &  trekking equipment.

GHE has its own hotels &  best located guest houses camps & Retreats,  and do not sublet its clients to other operators.  GHE has

 

World Class Rafting & Trekking equipment.

High Bank  Peasants Cottage : Best located hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh

Ganga Nature Camp – Rafting Beach at Brahmpuri.

High Bank Himalayan Retreat On the Ganges - Tented resort at Shivpuri where luxury is blended with pure  nature.

Himalayan  Heights – High Himalayan camp amidst thick cedar forest with breathtaking view of 180

  Degrees view of the Himalayan peaks.

Fleet of brand new cars and jeeps.

Above all -Team of dedicated experienced professionals working with the company for more than 19 years.

 

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Safety first  Adventures in Ultimate Eco  Friendly  Environment

Active Member

Uttranchal’s Finest Outdoors – The State Tourism Outfitters Association

Indian Association of Professional Rafting Outfitters

Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

Write Us:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations  Pvt. Ltd.

Opp. Union Bank of India , Kailash Gate, Muni Ki Reti

Rishikesh-249201 ( Garhwal Himalayas)  Uttaranchal

Call  Us:  +91 135-2433478, 2438728,

Cell No. +98 370  555 78  (Rajeev) +94017 97790 (Krishna )

Fax us : + 91 135 2431654

 

Emergency Telephone Numbers : +91 135  2431167 & 2442267

&  + 94120 50478 (Rajeev) , +94120 55 399  (Seema), +94 120 56687 (Daulat)

 

E Mail: himalayas@vsnl.com  or  himalayas@bsnl.in

Visit us : www.thegarhwalhimalayas.com     or    www.thehimalayas.in

www.rishikesh.org      or    www.rishikesh.in

The Base: To give personalised services,our specialized  tours are only  in Garhwal Himalayas,

( Uttarakhand) with our base in Rishikesh the gate way to Garhwal Himalayas.

Branch Offices : To make the operations smooth we have branch offices in

Joshimath & Utterkashi

  Explore: Well planned trips to show you the best in the area
Enjoy: Best holidays with unbeatable services & value to your money
& Conserve:
Your Traveling with us helps conserve the Himalayas as GHE contributes a great deal to it.

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