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 .
Destination01 - With 06 Days Sailing &
05 nights Camping : Delhi - Rishikesh - Shivpuri
- Devprayag - Haridwar - Allahabad - Sarsa - Gaharaw
- Sita Mari - Mirzapur - Chunar Fort - Varanasi
- Culcutta .
Destination 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 rewarding journey is focused on 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 time here in the
lovely Kangra Valley . Himachal was historically divided
between an often - warring collection of Kingdoms
whose wealthy rulers -Rajas , Ranas and Thakurs -
were generous patrons of religion and the arts . To
the traditional village and tribal arts , particularly
weaving and embroidery , they added many temples -
to the Great Goddess in her many forms. The miniature
paintings of the eighteenth century pahari 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 very best Himalayan Scenery .
Physical challenge : Some days are demanding
, but overall the cycling is moderate .
Destination : Delhi - Chukki Bank - Mcleodganj
- Palampur - Pragpur - Shimla - Delhi .
