Sources of Ganges Trek(10 Days / 9 Nights)
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The Ganges, the holiest of the holi rivers claimed by Hindus over the years, springs from an expense of ice measuring, the Gangotri glacier, the mouth of glacier Gomukh. This is the source of river Bhagirathi, which joins with Alaknanda to form the Ganges at Devprayag. From Devprayag, the river flows 2, 480 kms to the Bay of Bangal.
At the top of glacier, like a crust of crunchy chocolate on a vanilla bar, was a 40 to 50 feet layer of mud and rock, the debris dragged down the mountains by t More...
Day 1 : Delhi - Rishikesh
Early morning ( 6.55 am By Shatabdi express train, 4 hr) departure Delhi to Haridwar by train and on arrival transfer to Rishikesh. On arrival check in deluxe River beach camp on the banks of River Ganges. Rest day at leisure. Overnight.
Day 2 : Rishikesh - Uttarkashi
Drive to Uttarkashi (5 hrs) and on arrival check in hotel. Meet your mountain guide and get the briefing on the trek. Spend the evening in the town. One can also visit the famous Nehru Institute of mountaineering which has produced various Everest climbers. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Uttarkashi - Harsil
After breakfast drive (3 hrs) to Harsil and on arrival check in guest house. Spend the day in one of the most scenic spots on the whole route. Located at a height of over 9000 ft in the Bhagirathi valley it gives you a great opportunity to acclimatized as well spend some time in one of the most beautiful valley in the world. Overnight at Tourist Bungalow or camp.
Day 4 : Harsil - Gangotri - Bhojbasa
Drive in the morning to Gangotri ( 20 kms ) and then start with trekking (14 kms). Arrive Bhojbasa by afternoon, where one can stay in a guest house or camp. Overnight.
Day 5 : Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan
Morning start first 3 kms trek to Gaumukh (The source of Ganges) and then traverse the Gangotri Galcier to reach Tapovan by afternoon. Oovernight at camp.
Day 6 : Tapovan
Full day free in Tapovan or trek around. Overnight in camp.
Day 7 : Tapovan - Bhojbasa.
Trek back to Bhojbasa and overnight again in guest house / camp.
Day 8 : Bhojbasa - Gangotri - Harsil
Trek back to Gangotri and then drive back to Harsil in nice surroundings in Bhagirathi valley and relax after a great trek. Overnight at camp.
Day 9 : Harsil - Rishikesh
Drive back to Rishikesh. Lunch at Uttarkashi or Chamba. Arrive in Rishikesh and again check in river beach camp. Overnight.
Day 10 : Rishikesh - Delhi
Early morning drive (5 hrs)to Delhi. Arrive and check into hotel. Overnight.
