Source Of Ganges (Gaumukh) Trek
The Ganges is considered the most sacred river in India. The legend is that the Goddess Ganga descended on Earth from heaven at Gangotri and so the Gangotri is considered as Source of Ganges. There is a temple at Gangotri dedicated to Mother Ganges. The actual source of The Ganges likes 19 km from Gangotri at Gaumukh. The trek follows the river upstream to the actual source at Gaumukh. The tour starts from the holy city of Rishikesh , known as 'Gateway to Himalayas'. This exiting trek offers fantastic view of beautiful mountains like Shivling (6543 m) , Meru and Bhagirathi group of mountains |
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Day 1: Arrive-Delhi :Met on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Rishikesh :Drive to Rishikesh (225 km) via Haridwar. Rishikesh is known as 'Gateway to Himalayas' and center of Yoga & Meditation. In the afternoon visit various Ashrams and Temples. Enjoy the 'Ganga Aarti' in the evening. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 3: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi :In the morning drive (155 km) to Uttarkashi (1150 m). Uttarkashi is the base of many trekking and mountaineering expeditions in Gangotri valley. Also India's premier Mountaineering institute 'Nehru Mountaineering Institute' is situated at Uttarkashi. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Resort.
Day 4: Uttarkashi - Gangotri :In the morning drive (90 km) to Gangotri (3048 m). Gangotri is the place where the Goddess Ganga descended on earth from heaven. Its also the road head for the trekking in Gangotri valley. Visit the temple of Goddess Ganga. Overnight stay in tourist lodge.
Day 5: Gangotri - Bhojbasa :Trek 14 km to Bhojbasa (3658 m) following the river Bhagirathi on right bank. The trek is gradual ascent for most of the part. From Bhojbasa you can have majestic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. On arrival set-up camp for overnight stay.
Day 6: Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan :Trek to Tapovan (4400 m) via Gaumukh - the source of river Ganges. From Gaumukh climb over to Gangotri glacier and cross it from righ to left bank before climbing over to lateral morain to reach Tapovan. Tapovan is large high altitude meadow and base camp for climbing Mt Shivling and Mt Meru. Overnight stay in tented camp.
Day 7: Tapovan - Bhojbasa - Chirbasa :Return trek to Chirbasa via Bhojbasa. Chirbasa is a beutiful camping place surrounded by Chir (pine) forest. On arrival, set-up camp for overnight stay.
Day 8: Chirbasa -Gangotri - Uttarkash :Trek back 9 km to Gangotri. On arrival drive (90 km) to Uttarkashi and check-into resort for overnight stay.
Day 9: Uttarkashi - Rishikesh :Return drive to Rishikesh. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 10: Rishikesh - Delhi :Drive to Delhi. En route stop at Haridwar to visit Har-ki-Pauri ghat and temples. On arrival check-into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Depart - Delhi :Day at leisure. Optional sightseeing tour of Delhi. Later transfer to international airport to board flight to onward destination.
