Main Info
Brief Itinerary
Day 1:- Dehradun to Gangotri
Altitude 3100 mtr.Pick up time 06.00 am at the parking of Dehradun railway stationStay in Guest HouseDrive 241 km (8 hrs)Local Market and network is availableRoute:Dehradun – Mussorie – Dhanulti- Chmba- Uttarkashi- Harshil – Gangotri
Day 2:- Acclimatisation day at Gangotri (10171 ft)
Altitude 10171 ftGangotri temple- Gangotri is one of Char Dhams of UttarakhandAcclimatisation walk around at Gangotri townStay in Guest House
Day 3:- Gangotri (10171 ft) to Chirbassa (11680 ft)
Altitude 11680 ft9 km, 5-6 hrs trekEntire trek in Gangotri National Park
Accommodation in tentHot lunch serve at campsiteCampsite under the pine forestModerate level of gradual ascentSpring and manmade water point are availableEvening acclimatisation walk
Day 4:- Chirbassa (11680 ft) to Bhojwasa (12435 ft)
Altitude 12435 ft 2-3 hrs trek5 km, 2-3 hrs trekAccommodation in tentReached campsite for hot lunchEasiest day of the trekModerate level gradual ascentBirch (Bhojpatra) forests in the areaAshram, police post and rest house availableMt. Bhagirathi massif view from camp areaAfter lunch acclimatisation walk up to Gaumukh, the snout of the river Ganges
Day 5:- Bhojwasa (12435 ft) to Khada Pathar via Gaumukh (13452 ft) & Tapovan (14600 ft)
Altitude 14600 ft 5-6 hrs trekAccommodation in tentHot lunch/pack lunchNo water points, it’s advisable to carry at least 2 liters of waterChallenging day of the trekCarry energy bars, ors and waterTrek begins over rocky boulders and becomes noticeably steep gradually over the rocky terrainGlacier covered with moraine so no need technical equipmentYou might be see Moutain goat/Ibex near your campsiteTapoan camp surrounded by giants – Mt. Shivling, Meru, Manda, The Bhagirathi group Kedardome, Kharchakund and many more
Day 6:- Tapovan (14600 ft) –Chirbassa(11680 ft)
Altitude 14600 ft 6-7 hrs trekDescend down through moraine and glacier till goumukhAccommodation in tentPack lunchPack lunchCarry energy bars, ors and water
Day 7:- Chirbasa (11680 ft ) to Gangotri (10171 ft)
Altitude 3100 mtr. 4-5 hrs trek, 9 kmAccommodation in Guest HouseCampsite under the pine forestModerate level of gradual descentSpring and manmade water point are available
Day 8:- Depart for Dehradun
240 Km8 Hrs DriveReached Dehradun by 5.00 PMWho can goFirst timer can apply, should have some interest in trekking and mountaineering.The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 30 minutes without a stress.The climber should be able to carry a 10-15 kg backpack.Heart problem, high blood pressure, asthma, and epilepsy cannot be reconciled on this mission. The climber must not have the conditions mentioned above.
