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Fly north of New Delhi to the edge of India’s Himalayas and journey through a land of ancient rituals, ashrams, deep faith and today’s modern realities, Rishikesh. Follow the Ganges to it’s head-waters. Stay at an award winning, women-run, village home-stay initiative and connect to local communities. Learn about sustainable, organic and local terrace farming practices. Visit local schools and get a lesson cooking authentic Indian curries from you in-house chef and village homestay hosts. Welcome to the H.E.A.R.T of the Himalayas!
Not just your average home-stay. Peaches & Pairs shares a legacy of women’s empowerment through sustainable and meaningful travel opportunities in northern India.
Simple and homely, this award-winning homestay immerses you into the philosophies, stories, culture of the Garhwali people connecting you to fresh perspectives.
Option 1
Day 1: Arrive in New Delhi (DEL) Overnight: JB Mariott
Day 2: Domestic flight travel past Rishikesh to a lodge overlooking the Ganges River.
Day 3: Drive to Peaches & Pairs Home-stay. Visit local town, temple and settle in.
Day 4-6: Immersive village activities, hiking. Overnight: Peaches & Pairs Home-stay
Day 7: Drive 5 hrs for an overnight rafting adventure on the Ganges (class 1,2)
Day 8: End your rating adventure and journey to Rishikesh for the evening Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges to end your journey.
Day 9: Fly to New Delhi. Overnight: JB Mariott
Day 10: Depart.
Option 2
Day 1: Arrive in New Delhi (DEL) Overnight: JB Mariott
Day 2: Domestic flight travel past Rishikesh to a lodge overlooking the Ganges River.
Day 3: Drive to Peaches & Pairs Home-stay. Visit local town, temple and settle in.
Day 4-6: Immersive village activities, hiking. Overnight: Peaches & Pairs Home-stay
Day 7-8: Drive 2 hrs to the high altitude, Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary for a 2 night hiking adventure.
Day 9: After a morning trek drive to Rishikesh spend the night en-route.
Day 10: Journey to Rishikesh in time for the evening Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges to end your journey.
Day 11: Fly to New Delhi. Overnight: JB Mariott
Day 12: Depart.
Enjoy 12-Days in the Himalayan foothills of northern India, staying with a local family, connecting to local culture and witnessing self sustained practices with your host Poonam Rawat-Hahne.
Witness Himalayan vistas, hiking and bird-watching while following the head waters of the mighty Ganges river in northern India.
Your Host
Your adventure into the Himalayas is guided by Poonam Rawat-Hahne who is a native of this region. Even though Poonam spends a large part of her life in Germany. She is dedicated to using sustainable eco-tourism as a tool to uplift communities of the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand.
Please note that all booking are subject to availably during the time of deposit.
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