The Garhwal Himalayas roll up to fearsome heights
with vistas that make you meditate and levitate. But snug in the
rugged mountains are also bugyals or alpine meadows, sleepy villages
and interminable "chai shops" (Tea Shops), which help you get your breath back.
Garhwal is full of the stuff that excites travelers, trekkers and
friends of the environment.
For instance, rivers. This is where the mighty Ganga spurts out of ice
and where the Yamuna puts in her first appearance. The Alaknanda
emerges from the same glacial plateau as the Ganga. There's the
Mandakini and a thousand smaller streams - that are sometimes much
more fun.
The lakes are awesome, sitting high up mirroring snow peaks.
Down in the forests, of Chilla, Rajaji and Corbett National Parks, you
can have your fill of elephants, deer, birds, and maybe leopard and
tiger.
You can also see people if you want. From different cultures. Always
willing to teach you a step of the local dance when helped by the
local brew.
And you can discover legends. In every river, mountain, temple and
lake.
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Day 1 - Mussoorie to Gangotri by taxi
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Day 2 - Gangotri to Bhojbasa
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Day 3 - Bhojbasa to Gaumukh or Tapoban and
return to Bhojbasa
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Day 4 - Stay at Bhojbasa or day hike
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Day 5 - Bhojbasa to Gangotri
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Day 6 - Return to Mussoorie by taxi
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