The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinter lands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where most sacred spot where. More...
The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinter lands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where most sacred spot where. More...
The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinter lands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where most sacred spot where. More...
Area : Garhwal Himalaya
Duration : 12 Days
Grade : Moderate - Challenging
Max Altitude : 5450 mts/17876 ft
Season : Mid April - Mid Oct
On arrival at Delhi airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
In the morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh via Haridwar. Upon arrival at Rishikesh met our representative and check in to hotel. Evening free to explore the area. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceed for Uttarkashi (1150 mts), which takes 7-8 hrs drive. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Evening free to explore the surrounding by your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
Uttarkashi is the principle town in the region. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is situated here. It is also the gateway to many mountaineering and trekking expedition in Gangotri area.
In the morning after breakfast set out for Gangotri via Harsil & Bhairon Ghati. The drive will take 4-5 hrs to reach here. On arrival check-into Hotel. By evening visit the Gangotri temple. Overnight stay.
There is a beautiful Gorge at Bhairon Ghati over which there is a steel guarder bridge. Gangotri is the place where the Goddess Ganga descended on Earth from Heaven. There is a Temple of Goddess Ganga where thousands of devotees throng to pay homage to her.
Gangotri : The shrine of Gangotri is situated at an elevation of 3200 m surrounded by deodars and pines. The original temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa. Every year people from all around the world visit this shrine. A number of ashrams and Dharamshala are located on the other side of the river. It is believed that Raja Bhagirath used to worship Shiva on a slab of rock "Bhagirath Shila" situated near the temple. Submerged in the river there is a natural Shivling where, according to mythology, Lord Shiva sat when he received the Goddess Ganga in his matted locks. A days trek takes one to Gomukh, the source of the mighty Ganges.
After a leisurely breakfast you will explore the holy town of Gangotri. In the first half of the day you will trek towards Pandava caves, which reminds about the famous epic of Mahabharata. It's about 4 kms hike both ways from the town. On the second half of the day its a real pleasure to visit the ashrams with demonstration of cultural traits of Hinduism. Evening will be well lighted and cherished with the famous aarti of mother Ganges. Overnight and dinner in the hotel.
It's time to prepare gear to commence our adventure journey. The trail start on the true left of the valley with an ascend which continues to take you to Nala camp. It's a beautiful walk through the forest of pine and birch trees. Finally gets transformed into a picturesque walk with involves the views of some of the Himalayan beauties i.e. Jogin and Kedartal range. On arrival we will set our campsite by Rudragaira River. Overnight in the tents.
The days trek commences with an ascend which takes you to a ridge and continues to a side stream. After stream it's a steep climb to the base camp, Apart from the strenuous stretches of hike during the day there are compensating and rewarding views of Rudragaira peak, Jogin peak and Auden Col pass. On arrival a tiredness quenching tea is worth it. Overnight in the tents.
The day is for rest and acclamitisation. One can relax in the camp or involve himself/herself in hike round the corner which takes you towards Rudragaira peak. Explore and enjoy majestic Himalayas. Overnight in the tents.
In the morning after breakfast trek down to Nala Camp. Overnight stay in tent.
After breakfast get ready for trek down to Gangotri and from here drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival at Uttarkashi check in to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh. On arrival at Haridwar transfer to railway station and from here catch an AC train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 hrs. in Delhi you will be pick up by our executive and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Transfer to airport according to your flight schedule.
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