Gangotri-Gaumukh-Tapovan Trek
The trek takes you to Gomukh (cows mouth), the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier. The Holy River Ganges is the most sacred river in the Hindu religion and its source at Gomukh on the Gangotri glacier and many other peaks. Gomukh is one of the holiest places for Hindu pilgrims who come here to witness the birth of Mother Ganga.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi airport and transfer hotel. Overnight in the hotel. Combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid , Qutab Minar, Shanti van, Raj Ghat , and pass through India Gate and Parliament House and President’s Estate.
Day 02 Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh
In the morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh via Haridwar. At Haridwar visit HAR KI PODI ,After arrival ai Rishikesh check in hotel and Evening visit bank of Ganges to watch Aarti. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 Rishikesh – Uttarkashi (170 kms/ 4-5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed for Uttarkashi (1150 mt), 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.
Day 04 Uttarkashi – Gangotri (3048 m/ 10,000 ft) Drive (95 kms).
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Gangotri via Harsil by covering approx 95 km in 4-5 hrs. On arrival check-into Hotel. 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.
Day 05 Gangotri (3048 mts/10000 ft) – Bhojwassa (3792 mts/12440 ft) 13 kms trek/5-6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast we commands our trek further to Bhojwassa via Chirbasa (3600mt). From Gangotri we move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa, which is on tree line. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi River. Beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. In fact, it has been referred to as Artic Tundra by many trekkers. From Chirbasa we trek further to Bhojwassa, the entire trail passes through dense forest, Arrive Bhojwassa; there is a small temple and a potential campsite near down the river. We make our camp near river side. Afternoon free to explore the area and to enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 06 Bhojwassa – Gomukh (3890 mts/12760 ft) – Tapovan (4463 mts / 14640 ft)
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. Arrive Tapovan and camp. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
Day 07 Tapovan (4463 mts / 14640 ft)
Free to acclimatize, relax and enjoy the magnificent snow clapped peaks, flora & Fauna and mountain landscape. Explore the Kriti & Meru Glacier. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 08 Tapovan – Bhojwassa (Trek 4-5 hrs)
Early morning enjoy the sunrise on high peaks. After breakfast trek down to Bhojwassa. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 09 Bhojwassa – Gangotri (Trek 4-5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast trek down to Gangotri, Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 10 Gangotri – Uttarkashi
In the morning after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 11 Uttarkashi – Haridwar – Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi via Haridwar. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 12 Delhi Departure
Transfer to international airport according to your flight schedule.