
4NIGHT/ 5 DAYS
Haridwar To Haridwar
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Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal region in India. It is a festival of the Garhwali People celebrated in many villages of the region. Although there are many Rammans, such as the Jak Ramman, one of the most popular is the masked Ramman of the Saloor Dungra village of the Painkhanda Valley in the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India
Distance: ~270 km Travel Time: 9–10 hours Route: Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Chamoli → Joshimath Highlights: Confluence at Devprayag Scenic Alaknanda river drive Stay: Hotel / Guest House in Joshimath Evening: Local market walk, rest
Arrival Point: Joshimath (nearest major town with road access) Transport: Private vehicle or shared taxi to Salud (approx. 2 hrs) Accommodation: Local Homestay in Salud Village Activities: Welcome by homestay family with herbal tea Walk around the village to get oriented Evening: Introductory session with village elders about Ramman Mela history Meals: Dinner: Local Garhwali thali – Jhangora ki kheer, Gahat dal, Aloo ke Gutke
Morning: Participate in morning rituals at the Bhumiyal Devta Temple Midday - Evening: Attend Ramman performances (masked dances, oral epic enactments) Witness participation by every caste group Talk with locals about the significance of roles and costumes Experiential Add-on: Try on traditional attire (for photo session, with respect) Join in preparation of ceremonial prasad Meals: Lunch: Local offerings served during festival – Mandua roti, Phanu Dinner: With a local family – slow-cooked dishes made with bhatt, dubka, and chakku
Morning Visit: Bhumiyal Devta Temple (sacred center of the Ramman festival) Small shrines & sacred trees around the village Afternoon Architecture Walk: Guided walk around traditional Garhwali wooden homes, carved facades Talk with village carpenter about koti-banal building technique Stop by community dharamshala (inn) – learn about its social role Experiential Add-on: Participate in clay painting or folk song session with local women Meals: roti Lunch: Picnic-style near terraced fields – Sisunak saag, Koda ki Dinner: Homestay – Chainsoo, Thechwani (radish-based dish)
Morning: Visit to a local organic farm – learn about millet, pulses, herbs Try your hand at traditional silbatta grinding Afternoon: Cooking workshop with local women Learn how to prepare chutneys, lentils, and steamed Mandua bread Evening: Bonfire storytelling session Local folk music & dance with village youth Meals: All meals sourced locally – highlight on seasonal vegetables and herbal infusions
Morning: Village breakfast & farewell Return
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