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Mt Bhagirathi (6859 Mt)

| Bhagirathi II, III, and I
(left to right, 6512m, 6454m, and 6856m), from the West .The highest
peak of the Bhagirathi Group forms a complex and topographically
complicated massif. Bhagirathi Parbat has three major peaks. It
stands at and dominates the end of the valley leading up to Gaumukh
which is the end of the Gangotri Glacier and the source of the river
Ganga. The upper part of the river Ganga is also called Bhagirathi,
and both the mountain and the river are named after King Bhagirath. |
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| Expedition Name |
Mt Bhagirathi |
| Elevation (meters) |
6856 Mt |
| Duration |
35 Days |
| Region |
Garhwal Himalaya |
| Best months for climbing |
June, July, August, September |
Programme Schedule
Day 1 Arrive Delhi.
Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 : Delhi
Morning visit I.M.F. for briefing and to clear all the formalities.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive down (225 kms) to reach Rishikesh. Upon
arrival check-in to the hotel for the overnight stay. Rest of the day free
for leisure activities.
Day 4: Rishikesh Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Uttarkashi.Afternoon arrive
Uttarkashi and check in at hotel.
Day 5: Uttarkashi Gangotri
Morning after breakfast drive (90 kms) to reach Gangotri (3048 mt) by
covering approx 90 km in 4-5 hrs. Upon arrival check-in at the in at the
Guest House. Afternoon free to relax & get acclimatized. In the evening
visit Gangotri Temple.
Day 6: Gangotri Bhojbasa
Morning after breakfast start first days trek to Bhojbasa(3800 mt.)
following the river Bhagirathi on right bank by covering approx 14 kms in
4-5 hrs. Trek is full of fascinating Himalayan sights and you can have
beautiful views of snow capped peaks around.Upon arrival at Bhojbasa, set up
camp for overnight stay.
Day 7: Bhojbasa Gaumukh Nandanvan
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Gaumukh; The Source of
Ganges'. The river Bhagirathi emerges from the Gangotri Glacier at
Gaumukh.Continue trekking to reach Nandanvan (4200mt).The whole distance of
10 kms takes 4 -5 hrs. Arrive at the Camp for night stay.
Day 8: Nandanvan Base Camp
Morning after breakfast start trek (8 km/ 3- 4 hrs) to reach Base
Camp(4200mt). Arrive and set the camp for overnight stay.
Day 9 to Day 29: Establish Higher Camps And Attempt Peak. Overnight in
Tents.
Day 30: Base Camp Bhojbasa Morning after breakfast windup Base Camp and
trek to Bhojbasa covering 20 kms in 5 hrs. Arrive Bhojbasa and set the camp
for overnight stay.
Day 31: Bojbasa Gangotri
Morning after breakfast trek to reach Gangotri by covering apoox 14 kms in 4
hrs. Arrive Gangotri and check in at guest house for overnight stay.
Day 32 : Gangotri Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Uttarkashi by covering appox 95 kms 4
hrs. Enroute visit Ganganani Hot Springs. Continue to reach Uttarkashi.
Arrive and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 33 : Uttarkashi Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check-into the
hotel for overnight stay
Day 34: Rishikesh Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi and upon arrival check-into the hotel
for overnight stay.
Day 35: Depart Delhi
Morning after breakfast visit to IMF for debriefing. Rest of the day free
for independent activity. Later transfer to International airport to board
flight for onward destination.
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