Kunjapuri Day Trip
Introduction: Kunjapuri is situated at an altitude of 1650 meters and provides excellent panoramic view of
Himalayan mountains and valleys. It is a religious place and thousands of devotees visit during Navrataras
and Dusshera. For tourists, it's an excellent place to see sunrise and sunset over the Himalayan mountain peaks.
TRIP SUMMARY
- Pickup drop from Rishikesh and hike to Kunjapuri peak in morning
- DURATION: 1 day
- BEST SEASON: All year
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Low
- MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 1645 meters
- WEATHER: Warm afternoons during summer. Cool to cold weather at other times
- EQUIPMENT: None
ITINERARY
The car or bike will pick you up at 4:00 am to 5:00 am and take you to Kunjapuri (26 km). We will then hike till sunrise point and enjoy view as the sun comes up from behind the mountains. After sunrise, hike to Kunjapuri temple and have a light breakfast. After this, we will walk back to Rishikesh through a small but scenic route, around 13 km long. We can also drive back if so preferred. We'll reach Laxman Jhula to end the hike.
PACKING LIST
- Small backpack to hold the day walk necessities.
- Warm clothes, wind-cheater, scarf, hat, sun-glasses, suncream and comfortable walking shoes
- Personal medical kit, water bottle, snacks.
GENERAL NOTIFICATIONS
- Travel itineraries in the mountains done not necessarily run exactly as scheduled. Keep a buffer for delays due to weather, road conditions etc.
- Any additional expenses caused by delays, medical condition, road blocks and other causes will be borne by the guests.
- We recommend comprehensive travel insurance and a medical checkup before the visit.
INCLUSIONS
- Pickup and drop from Rishikesh in a private or shared taxi or bike.
- Light breakfast, tea.
EXCLUSIONS
- Hotel stay at Rishikesh before and after the trip.
- Personal expenses, refreshments during road journey, alcohol.
- Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.
Excursion in Rishikesh and Haridwar
Rishikesh is one of most holy town in India and also known as international capital of Yoga.
There are many temples and Ashrams. Most highlighting is visiting Ram Jhula, Lakshamn Jhula suspension bridges,
Shivananda ashram, Ancient Bharat temple, Beetles ashram. There are so many yoga schools and centers.
Most important is visiting Swami Shivananda ashram, His Samadhi temple (Memorial). Walking on silver sand of Ganges
and touching holy water of Ganges. In afternoon drive for one hour to witness lamp ceremony in Haridwar. After ceremony
back to Rishikesh for overnight stay.
Excursion to Jhilmil cave
Excursion to Jhilmil cave(1100 meter) and ancient temple of Shiva Neelkanth Mahadev: After breakfast with packed lunch
trekking for 3 hours uphill other side of river. Neelkanth is name of Lord Shiva. Most highlighting is trekking to cave
in forest. This cave call Jhilmil cave as its open on top of cave so you can see light of Sun rays whole day in the cave.
It's nice to do trekking through forest and watching down valley view of Ganges. One German lady was spent long time in this cave
doing meditation. After spending time and receiving energy back to Rishikesh by drive for 1 hour. After it witness lamp ceremony
on the bank of Ganges in Rishikesh. Overnight in Rishikesh.
Rishikesh-Vashishta cave (3 hours)
After breakfast drive for one hour to Vashishta cave. This cave is very popular for meditation and energy seekers. Swami
Purusottamanada was spent his time in this cave since 1927-1961 Until he left his material body as doing Sadhana(Meditation)
in this cave. It's also believed among these people who believe in vision Jesus was in India during his lost years. So Jesus also
spent his time doing meditation in this surrounding cave. Visit cave and feel Divine energy as spending time in this surroundings
and taking bath in holy water of Ganges, So bring with clothing for change and towel.