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Description
The Garhwal is perhaps one of the most sacred and mystical northern India, fascinating area from the point of view of nature with meadows, forests and the majestic peaks of the Shivling and Nanda Devi. Our trek takes us to Gaumukh, the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier. At Gaumukh, blocks of glacier fall into the river and pilgrims 'cleanse themselves of their sins' in freezing water. The Gangotri glacier's melting water forms the Bhagirathi River and at this point the river parkles and starts its rapid descent through the mountains. A combination of the trek and the Bhagirathi rafting expedition is an excellent introduction to the adventure opportunities as well the colorful culture and traditional village life of the Himalayas. The trek starts from Gaumukh glacier, the mythological origin of the river Ganges..
Tour Itinerary
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Day 01: RISHIKESH – UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI (1150 M/ Drive 239 KM./ 9 HRS.)
After breakfast drive to Gangotri Via Uttarkashi (1150 m). Gangotri is the starting points for this trek. Here you will meet your trekking crew and porters. In the evening, you will witness the puja and aarti at Gangotri temple – one of the four sacred dhams for Hindu in the Himalayas. Overnight stay & Dinner at Hotel/Guest House.
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Day 02: GANGOTRI – CHIRBASA – BHOJBASA (3,792 M/14 KMS/6HRS,)
The walk begins with gradual ascent through pine trees, alongside the roaring Bhagirathi River with towering cliffs on your left hand side. This trail keeps following the river and just short of Cheerbasa, Beyond Cheerbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. In fact, it has been referred to as Arctic tundra by some trekkers. We continue our walk and reach the campsite of Bhojbasa, home of birch (now only a few left in the much denuded area) and setup camp.Take an evening stroll to one of the high points close-by for better acclimatization of the body to the surroundings. We may get a chance to see a group of ibexes or capture a beautiful sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks and take a glimpse of the majestic mt.Shivling peak. Overnight in tents & Dinner.
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Day 3 : BHOJBASA – GAUMUKH – TAPOVAN (4450 M/trek 9 KMS./ 6 HRS.)
Walk about 2hrs to reach Gaumukh (4000m), the source of the Ganges. The day is suppose to be a challenging one, given the steep climb to reach Tapovan in the last stretch. But before that, the main obstacle is to cross river Bhagirathi, cross the river in a manually operate trolley. It approximately take more than hour for do that one crossing, as at a time only two people along with luggage can do the crossing. Spend time admiring the beauty and the power of the nature. It’s a visual treat and an experience in itself to watch the Ganga gush out of the snout of the Gangotri glacier. From here we will have to traverse the gigantic Gangotri glacier to cross over to the other side and climb up to Tapovan. Tapovan is rewarded manifolds as one this is a spectacular bugyal (high altitude meadow) situated at the base of the Shivling peak and is surely one of the top places to visit across Himalayas. The circle of giant mountains around this meadow with very close views of Bhagirathi peaks, Mt. Meru & Mt. Shivling is a sight to behold. Overnight in tents & Dinner...
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Day 4 : TAPOVAN – BHOJBASA – CHEERBASA (3,600 M/ Trek 12 KMS./5 HRS.)
Another boulder hop along the Gangotri glacier to its snout at Gangotri & Trek down to Cheerbasa via Bhojbasa.Overnight in tents & Dinner at Cheerbasa....
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Day 5 : CHEERBASA – GANGOTRI – HARSHIL-RISHIKESH (Trek 9 KMS. / Drive 25 KMS/ 4 HRS.)
After breakfast carry on the trail to reach Gangotri (3hrs) and board the waiting vehicles to drive from Harsil to Rishikesh and end services here and after own your program ....
What's included ?
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Package Includes:-
Said / Similar hotel accommodation
Breakfast & dinner at hotel.
Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
All applicable hotel and transport taxes.
What's Not included ?
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Package Does Not Include:-
5% GST as Applicable.
Lunch does not include in Package.
Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’
All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Medical and travel insurance..
Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water,telephone charges.
All items of personal nature.
Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
Please note that the bus / Tempo traveler is not allowed in narrow roads / street , will be parked at parking further guest needs to walk or take local conveyance as per their convenient.
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