Trekking Binsar Rishikesh - Uttaranchal Travel, Garhwal, Kumaon, Himalayas

The trek starts from Thalisain via Pauri, an enchanting hill station presenting a panoramic view of the Garhwal Himalaya snowy peaks, and on a clear day the sunset is worth seeing from Kondolia, 5 kms. from Thalisain the trek trails through a very rich forest of deodar, silver, fir, pine and oak and wildlife.

Duration :
06 Nights / 07 Days

Places Covered:

Rishikesh - Pauri - Thalisain - Piersain - Binsar - Gairsain - Rishikesh

Day 01 Rishikesh :
All the participants are requested to assemble at Tourist Rest House GMVN . Munl-ki-Reti, Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight in TRH Muni-ki-Reti, Rishikesh.

Day 02 Pauri :
136 kms. drive to Pauri. Lunch enroute. Arrival Pauri. Sight-seeing programme at Pauri. Dinner and overnight at TRH Pauri.

Day 03 Thalisain :
1-4 kms, drive to Thalisain with pack lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 04 Piersain :
13 km trek to Piersain with pack lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 05 Binsar :
7 kms, trek to Binsar with pack lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 06 Gairsain :
20 kms, trek to Gairsain with pack lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 07 Rishikesh :
Drive Rishikesh 226 km/5hrs, over night stay or return back to own ward destination.

Travel Tips and Important Views

Getting There
The Indian city of Rishikesh is easily accessible through air, road and rail from the other major Indian cities and states. incrediblehimalayas.com can arrange for you all types of transport for your comfortable journey to and in Rishikesh and throughout the Indian state of Uttaranchal.
By Air
The nearest airport to Rishikesh is Jolly Grant. This small airport is situated at a distance of about 24 km from the main Rishikesh town. However, air is not the preferred mode of transport for getting into the town.

By Rail
Rishikesh is well connected with all the major towns and cities of India though some of the links could only be accessed from Haridwar.

By Road
Rishikesh is very well connected by a network of roads and road transport to all major towns of Uttaranchal and surrounding areas.
incrediblehimalayas.com can arrange for you all types of land transport for your comfortable journey in Rishikesh and throughout the Indian state of Uttaranchal.

Fast Facts

Area	2.59 sq km
Altitude	356 meters above sea level
Population	59,671
Languages Spoken	Hindi, Garhwali, English
STD Code	01364
State Capital	No

Travel Season
There is no such season that could be specified as the best time to visit Rishikesh, as being in the hilly region, the climate of this place always remains pleasant. The period between October and April could be termed as best as during this period, the climate of Rishikesh is at its pleasant best. Cotton clothing is apt for summers though woolens are required for the winter months.

Highlights of this trek
Rishikesh is a very important Hindu pilgrimage site. This is also a cluster of a number of Ashrams and temples giving the entire place a spiritual feeling. The ceaseless flow of the river, regarded as Goddess Ganga adds to the beauty and the purity of the place.

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