We will start early for Joshimath, driving on road with spectacular views of mountains and gushing rivers coming from the Himalayas. On the way, an interesting spot will be chosen by the banks of a river to have a yummy lunch. Reaching Joshimath, check-in to a hotel for an overnight stay.

The day will be spent relaxing at the small town of Joshimath. Being placed in the way towards Badrinath, one of the most prominent destinations for worship in Hindu religion, the place is often swarming with pilgrims. Overnight stay will be in the hotel at Joshimath.

Today we will be driving till the Lata Village. It is a small village near the confluence of Rishi Ganga and Dhauli Ganga Rivers. After five hours of the drive, we will reach Tapovan; it is known for its natural hot springs. Reach Lata. It is the place from where dirt road starts and our trip by car ends. Overnight stay in tents at Lata Village.

Begin trek from Lata Village to Lata Kharak. It is a little hard trek with stiff slopes, but it will be surrounded with nature’s beauty in the form of rhododendron, oak and pine forest. Enjoying the flora and fauna, reach Lata Kharak where the night will be spent in tents.

The day will be used for the purpose of rest and acclimatization, enjoying the views from the Lata Kharak. A two hour trek to Semi Kharak is advisable to provide a light trekking exercise in the new environment. From Semi Kharak, you can witness an amazing vista of Nanda Devi and Rishi Valley. Night in tents at Lata Kharak.

Today we will cross the Dharansi Khal (pass), which is located at the height of 13,943 ft / 4250 metres. From the pass we will trek on a curved path to arrive at the meadows of the Dharansi Plateau. Due to shortage of water, this place is not chosen for camping. Walk across the plateau and embark upon a long and steep descend (about 3 km) to reach a grazing pasture at Debrugheta. After crossing a stream, the camp is just a short climb away. Overnight stay in tents.

Spend the day resting and relishing at the camp which is placed above a picturesque location. An English Himalayan Mountaineer, Eric Earle Shipton, greatly praised the beauty of this location with these words”…one of the loveliest spots it had ever been his good fortune to behold.” Overnight stay in tents.

Embark on a trek down the gorge of Rishi Ganga. It is a relatively easy walk with trail going up and down several times. Cross the Rishi Ganga at Deodi to reach our campsite. Overnight stay in tents.

Start the trek which snakes up the gorge on the southern side. Reach Ramni, the next campsite which is located in a small area between the cliffs and the surging flow of Rishi Ganga. Stay overnight in the tents.

This day involves a very critical stage of our expedition. We will be entering into the Nanda Devi Sanctuary while treading a difficult terrain. Depending on the weather and time, we can camp at a slab platform at Tilchaunani. Or trek a little more to reach Patalkakhan (placed inside the Inner Sanctuary), which is located at a slightly higher altitude of 14,763 ft/ 4500 metres, and camp there. Overnight stay in tents.

From our campsite, Nanda Devi is about 10,000 ft/ 3000 metres above. Near our camp takes place the confluence of two rivers that together create the Rishi Ganga River. We will trek towards the south to reach our Nanda Devi Base Camp. Overnight stay in the tents.

Now there are three days with us to explore and travel around the sanctuary. There are several ways in which the Nanda Devi Sanctuary can be explored. Provided the weather is fine, we can see the glaciers situated to the south of the sanctuary and make an exit from the south side, just as the famous British Mountaineers Shipton and Tilman did in 1934. Or, we can go across the Rishi River and tour the Northern part of the sanctuary from where one can have a marvellous northern view of Nanda Devi Mountain. Overnight stay in tents.

Travelling around the Inner Sanctuary.

After three days of touring the Inner Sanctuary, we will start our journey back. The descent will continue till Bhojgara, where we will camp for the night. The landscape around the campsite is simple amazing.

Continue the journey down the trail. Negotiating through slabs of rock, reach a comparatively simpler trail at Ramni. Reach the camp at Deodi and spend the night in the tents.

Cross Rishi Ganga, tread on a winding path through the gorge on the northern bank of the river. Pass by the meadows of Debrugheta and embark on a steep ascend towards Dharansi. Overnight stay in tents.

From Dharansi Khal we will be moving to Lata Village via Lata Kharak. On the way you will be able to see Dhauli Ganga River flowing below. Making our way down the forests, we will be camping at Lata.

In the morning after breakfast drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. If you wish, you can take a dip at the hot springs of Tapovan. On arrival at Rudraprayag check in to to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

In the morning transfer to Haridwar train station and from here catch morning train for Delhi at 18:10 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 hrs.