Ganga Gateway — Himalayan Loop Ex Dehradun — 5 Nights & 6 Days

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

1. 1
   Day 1

   Dehradun — Surkanda Devi — Dhanaulti / Kanatal

   Begin the journey from Dehradun, where the driver and tour representative receive the private group at the agreed airport, railway station, hotel or city pickup point. After loading the luggage into the Innova Crysta, receive a short briefing regarding the route, cold-weather requirements, Nelong permit documents and mountain-travel conditions. Drive through the lower Garhwal hills towards Dhanaulti and Kanatal. The…

   ≈ Scenic mountain drive plus temple trek; exact duration depen driving Overnight Dhanaulti / Kanatal Meals Dinner
2. 2
   Day 2

   Dhanaulti / Kanatal — Chamba — Uttarkashi — Harsil

   After breakfast, check out and begin the journey deeper into the Garhwal Himalayas. Drive through the Chamba region and continue towards Uttarkashi, following changing mountain landscapes, terraced fields, forested slopes and river valleys. Take tea, lunch and comfort breaks at suitable points along the route. Lunch is payable directly. As the journey moves beyond Uttarkashi, follow the Bhagirathi River upstream…

   ≈ Full-day mountain drive; duration varies with traffic, road driving Overnight Harsil Meals Breakfast & Dinner
3. 3
   Day 3

   Harsil — Nelong Valley Permit Excursion — Harsil

   Wake up early for the Nelong Valley excursion. Carry the original government-issued identity document used for permit processing, permit copies, warm clothing, water, dry snacks, sunglasses and personal medicines. Access is not guaranteed and remains subject to government approval, nationality and document eligibility, security regulations, weather, road conditions and local administrative instructions. After…

   ≈ Full-day restricted-area excursion, subject to permit, convo driving Overnight Harsil Meals Breakfast & Dinner
4. 4
   Day 4

   Harsil — Gangotri Temple — Uttarkashi Route — Tehri

   After an early breakfast, check out from the Harsil property and drive upstream towards Gangotri. The road follows the Bhagirathi River through mountain villages, forest sections and rocky gorges. Weather, snow and road restrictions may affect access, particularly outside the main pilgrimage season. On reaching Gangotri, proceed for darshan at the sacred Gangotri Temple when it is seasonally open. The temple is…

   ≈ Gangotri excursion followed by a long descent to Tehri driving Overnight Tehri Meals Breakfast & Dinner
5. 5
   Day 5

   Tehri Lake Exploration & Leisure Day

   After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed day around Tehri Lake. This slower day is designed to provide rest after the long high-altitude and mountain-road programme completed during the previous days. Spend time at an accessible lake viewpoint, take photography walks or simply sit by the water and enjoy the surrounding hills. The exact lake-access point depends on the selected accommodation, water level, local regulations…

   ≈ Local leisure and optional activity programme driving Overnight Tehri Meals Breakfast & Dinner
6. 6
   Day 6

   Tehri — Optional Rishikesh Stop — Dehradun Departure

   After breakfast, check out from the Tehri accommodation and begin the return journey to Dehradun. Travel through the hill roads and descend towards the plains, enjoying final views of the Garhwal landscape. Subject to the group's onward train or flight timing, an optional stop may be made in Rishikesh for lunch, a short riverfront walk or a quick visit to an accessible ghat. Lunch and any local activity charges are…

   ≈ Return road journey to Dehradun; optional Rishikesh halt sub driving Meals Breakfast

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