| Trek: GANGOTRI - GAUMUKH - TAPOVAN - NANDANVAN |
No of days:9 Days |
Region: Garhwal Himalayas |
Season: April to June, September to November |
| Altitude: Max. Altitude: 4600 Mt s. |
GANGOTRI - TAPOVAN TREK (BASE CAMP OF MOUNT. SHIVLING)
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Gangotri is a world famous point from where the river Ganges originates. Till the yesteryears pilgrims could reach here only after a long walk filled with hardships. But now a motorway reaches right up to the temple. The main point from where Ganges rises is 18 kms from here. This place is called Gaumukh. At least half the people visiting Gangotri visit Gaumukh.
The adventurers and the mountaineers take the challenge of going till Gaumukh.
Beyond Gaumukh are Nandanvan and Tapovan which are both well known.
An ancient temple of Ganges is found here at a height of 3200 mts. The flowing waters and the cool winds blowing through the deodar forest rejuvenate one's inner self. The story goes that King Bhagirath brought the Ganges down here from the heaven for the salvation of his sons. The surroundings here are so beautiful that one tends to forget all ones tensions.
Above the Gaumukh glacier is a trail through many steep rocks over the
glacier with a climb of 4 kms which reaches a very serene place called Tapovan.
This grassy field is situated blow the Shivling peak which is 6543 mts above
sea-level. Many flowers bloom here and streams flow out of every nook and
corner.
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| Itinerary: |
| Day 1 : Rishikesh / Uttarkashi Drive 6-7 Hrs |
Early morning drive to Uttarkashi. Arrive and transfer to river side nature Resort. Remaining day to Relax and to acclimatize. Dinner and overnight river side resort / hotel / guest.
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| Day 2 : Uttarkashi / Gangotri : Drive 8-10 Hrs. |
Early Morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri 99 kms from Uttarakashi via Harsil, may make a comfort stop at Gangnani hot springs known as Rishi Kund. Visit Gangotri temple for Arti, evening prayer dedicated to goddess Ganges.
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| Day 3 : Gangotri (3048mt) / Bhojbasa (3792mt) : Trek 5-6 Hrs |
Morning after breakfast we commands our trek further to Bhojbasa via Chirbasa (3600mt).There is a small temple and a potential campsite near down the river. At evening we enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight in tents.
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| Day 4 : Bhojbasa / Gomukh (3892mt) / Tapovan (4460mt) : Trek 5-6 Hrs. |
| Early in the Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. After breakfast trek to Gomukh (3890mt), the source of the Ganges. Gomukh is where the water of Ganga trickles down from the glaciers. The sages called it 'Gomukh', because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow's mouth.Further trek to Tapovan known for its beautiful meadows that encircle the base camp of the Shivling peak.Arrive Tapovan and camp.
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| Day 5 : Rest day . |
Free to acclimatize, relax and enjoy the magnificent snow clapped peaks , flora & Fauna and mountain landscape. |
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| Day 6 : Tapovan / Nandan Van Trek 4-5 Hrs. |
We trace back to Nandan van via Gomukh glacier.The glacier walk is very slippery and a slight lack of concentration would be dangerous. Huge crevasses gaped here and there. After a walking for about a kilometer there is a vertical ascent. Big rocks enroute offer grips and foot - holds but many of them are deceptive too. O/N Camp. |
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Day 7 : Nandan Van / Bhojbasa : Trek 4-5 Hrs.
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Early morning enjoy the sunrise on high peaks. After breakfast trek down to Bhojbasa. Arrive Bhojbasa and camp. Dinner and overnight camp.
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| Day 8 : Bhojbasa / Gangotri : Trek 4-5 Hrs. |
Morning after breakfast trek down to Gangotr , where our coach / jeep will be waiting for us. Meals and overnight hotel.
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Day 9 : Gangotri / Rishikesh : Drive 8-9 Hrs. |
| We take the early morning trip to Rishikesh.Packed lunch enroute. Arrive Rishikesh. Tour concludes at arrival in Rishikesh. |
Trip finishes on the arrival in Rishikesh. |
Cost for the trip : Per person : |
| Using best available hotels with hot water and best meal options & transportation by Best recommended Sumo / Qualish etc.. & Personal baggage upto 8 kg only. Rupees 22,489 per person. |
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The Cost Includes: |
- Twin sharing accommodation during the entire trip.
- Entire transportation from Rishikesh to Road heads and Road heads to Rishikesh.
- All meals hygienically cooked and served by our well trained kitchen staff.
- Services of trekking guide during the entire trip.
- Portage of ration and camping equipment ( tents, clients, staff , ration and fuel)
- Portage of personal baggage on trek as per the option taken.
- Trekking permit and fees.
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Cost Does not Include: |
- Items of personal nature e.g camera fees, laundry , telephone, insurance, medical services, and evacuation etc.
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The above cost is |
| Subject to minimum 3 persons in one group. |
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Distance from Delhi to Rishikesh : 254 Kms. |
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All rates are in INR and subject to change. |
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