Recommended for “All Age Group" (8 Years & Above)
How about seeing a rare phenomenon of "Annular Solar Eclipse" being in the lap of Himalaya?
Does this sound exciting to you? Plan your holidays today itself & secure your seats for one of its kind experience organised by Foliage Outdoors. Considering the overnight train journey & hectic day long travel in the itinerary, lower age limit has been kept as 8 years. Auli is scenic place located on a hill top in Garhwal Himalaya that offers some great panoramic views of the Himalayan range. Witnessing Eclipse from this scenic place is going to be a worth experience.
Best part is that, Auli has road access & one need not trek to reach there. Also do note that we stay two nights in the Comfortable Resort scenically located at Joshimath.
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- Rare chance of witnessing Annular Solar Eclipse from the lap of "Himalaya"
- Recommended for all ages (minimum age 8 years)
- Spend some great time & enjoy splendid Panoramic Himalayan Views from Auli top
- Enjoy comfortable stays in the resort at picturesque location
- Panoramic views of the mighty Garhwal Himalayan ranges from Auli top
- Get to see four of the magnificent confluences of River Alaknanda
Day 1: Arrival at Delhi Airport | Overnight Train to Haridwar/Dehradun
Assemble at H. Nizamuddin Railway Station by 10 pm.
Overnight train travel to Haridwar/Dehradun
Meals: None
Day 2: Haridwar/Dehradun - Joshimath | Overnight at Joshimath
Travel Distance/ Time: 280 Kms / 9-10 Hrs
Enjoy a beautiful journey alongside the River Ganga and Alaknanda. Take photo breaks at River confluences (Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag). First views of higher Himalayas with multiple snow clad peaks. Breakfast & Lunch En route.
Arrive at Joshimath by evening. Enjoy the cup of Tea/Coffee looking at the Himalayan Views. Explore Joshimath & get to know the history associated with it.
Overnight at Joshimath
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 3: Joshimath - Auli Top | View Eclipse | Overnight at Joshimath
Commute to top by Road/Ropeway/Chairlift based on availability
Post early breakfast proceed to Auli Top (Ropeway/Chair-lift is subject to availability). Choice of hiking through the green forest of Oak and Pine trees to Gurson Meadows. Witness the rare "Annular Solar Eclipse". Cherish the Landscapes of Auli/Gurson (Alpine meadow). Enjoy the views of the wide range of Garhwal Himalayas. Know more about the peaks like Nandadevi, Hathi Parvat, Neelkanth, Dronagiri and many more. Have packed Lunch and return to the resort. In the evening explore historical places like Shankaracharya Temple, Narsinha Temple in Joshimath.
Overnight at Joshimath
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 4: Joshimath - Haridwar/Dehradun | Overnight Train to Delhi
Travel Distance/ Time: 280 Kms / 9-10 Hrs
Post breakfast, proceed to Haridwar/Dehradun by our chartered vehicle. Lunch En route. Dinner at Rishikesh
Overnight train travel to Delhi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Day 5: Arrival at Delhi | Tour ends
Early Morning Arrival at H. Nizamuddin Railway Station (Suggested Flight Timing: Post 11 am Departures)
Meals: None
Tour ends here and time to say goodbye to your fellow campers till we meet again to share the images and memories of witnessing Annular Solar Eclipse from Garhwal Himalayas.
What is included in the tour
- Transport: Delhi - Haridwar/Dehradun - Delhi by AC sleeper class train
- Dehradun to Dehradun by chartered non-AC vehicle (Tempo Traveller/Minibus)
- Accommodation at Joshimath in resort on triple sharing basis for 2 nights.
- All meal charges - from Breakfast on Day 2 to Dinner on Day 4.
- Services of a Camp leader from Foliage Outdoors.
- Activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flight / Train arrangement up to Dehradun.
- Bottled Mineral water / Cold drinks / any other beverages purchased during journey or at the Destination
- Personal expenditure of any kind (Personal Porterage, Telephone, Laundry, Room Heaters, Room service etc.).
- Rope-way/Chair-lift charges at Auli
- Medical Expenses, Insurance.
- Expenses that are incurred due to reasons beyond control of the organisers.
- Any other charges not mentioned in “Charges Include”
- GST
