Gangotri Tour
Description :
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Duration
Trek Length
Base Camp
Trek Difficulty
Transportation
The Gangotri trek, leading to the source of the Ganges River, begins from Gangotri town in Uttarakhand. The trek starts at Gangotri (3,048 meters) and spans 18 km to Gaumukh, the glacier’s snout. Key stops include Chirbasa (3,600 meters) and Bhojbasa (3,800 meters), with the trek offering stunning views of peaks like Shivling and Bhagirathi. The best time to trek is May to October. Moderate fitness is required as the trek involves steep ascents. Accommodation options include guesthouses in Gangotri and basic lodges or tents in Chirbasa and Bhojbasa. Permits are required from the Gangotri National Park office. The trek is a blend of spiritual significance and natural beauty.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dehradun
- Travel: Arrive in Dehradun.
- Stay: Overnight stay in Dehradun.
Day 2: Dehradun to Gangotri (245 km, 10-12 hours)
- ravel: Drive from Dehradun to Gangotri via Uttarkashi.
- Highlights: Scenic views of mountains, rivers, and forests.
- Stay: Overnight stay in Gangotri.
Day 3: Acclimatization Day in Gangotri
- Activity: Explore Gangotri, visit the Gangotri Temple, and acclimatize to the altitude.
- Highlights: Gangotri Temple, Surya Kund.
- Stay: Overnight stay in Gangotri.
Day 4: Gangotri to Chirbasa (9 km, 5-6 hours)
- Trek: Start the trek from Gangotri to Chirbasa.
- Altitude: Chirbasa (3,600 meters).
- Highlights: Dense forests, views of Bhagirathi peaks.
- Stay: Overnight stay in tents at Chirbasa.
Day 5: Chirbasa to Bhojbasa (5 km, 3-4 hours)
- Trek: Trek from Chirbasa to Bhojbasa.
- Altitude: Bhojbasa (3,800 meters).
- Highlights: Open meadows, views of Shivling peak.
- Stay: Overnight stay in tents at Bhojbasa.
Day 6: Bhojbasa to Gaumukh (4 km, 3 hours) and Back to Bhojbasa
- Trek: Trek from Bhojbasa to Gaumukh and return to Bhojbasa.
- Altitude: Gaumukh (4,000 meters).
- Highlights: Gaumukh Glacier, the source of the Ganges.
- Stay: Overnight stay in tents at Bhojbasa.
Day 7: Bhojbasa to Gangotri (14 km, 6-7 hours)
- Trek: Trek back from Bhojbasa to Gangotri.
- Stay: Overnight stay in Gangotri.
Day 8: Gangotri to Dehradun (245 km, 10-12 hours)
- Travel: Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun.
- Stay: Overnight stay in Dehradun.
Day 9: Departure from Dehradun
- Travel: Depart from Dehradun for your onward journey.
Trek Cost Inclusion :
- Accommodation (as per the itinerary):
- Transport Facility from Dehradun to Dehradun. Tempo Travllers or Bolero Taxi
- Forest Permit and entrance fee
- Guest house (Triple sharing).
- Camping (Twin sharing basis).
- Meals (Veg + Egg):
- Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, Coffee, Snacks, Soup and Dinner
- Support:
- 1 Versatile base camp manager handles communication and deploys extra manpower in emergencies.
- 1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek Leader.
- 1 Experienced high altitude chef.
- Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size).
- Enough support staff.
- Trek equipment:
- High quality tents
- Sleeping bags
- Mattress
- Liner
- Pillow
- Separate Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents
- Dining Tent
- Dining Table
- Kitchen team
Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication
- First aid:
- Medical kit, Oxygen cylinder, Crampons and Gaiters
- Mules/porters to carry the central luggage.
- Clock room facility available at the base camp for additional luggage.
- All necessary permits and entry fees, Upto the amount charged for Indian.
- Services from Aru to Aru.
Trek Cost Exclusion :
- Personal Insurance
- Medical Certificate
- Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit
- On first day En Route to base camp the Breakfast and Lunch are Not Included
- Last Day En Route Lunch and Dinner are Not Included
- If you not carry your bag during the trek- Offloading Bag Costs Per bag Per day Rs.350.00 This costs pay to Directly our Branch office at Sankri.
How To Reach
By Air:
- Nearest Airport: The closest airport to Gangotri is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun.
- From the Airport: You can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Gangotri. The distance from Dehradun to Gangotri is approximately 250 km, and the journey takes around 10-12 hours by road.
By Train:
- Nearest Railway Station: The nearest railway station is in Dehradun or Rishikesh.
- From the Railway Station: From Dehradun or Rishikesh, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Gangotri.
By Road:
- From Dehradun/Rishikesh: There are regular bus services from Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar to Gangotri. You can also hire a taxi from these places.
- Route: The common route to Gangotri is Dehradun/Rishikesh – Uttarkashi – Harsil – Gangotri.
Safety :
Points to remember for safety in the trek:
- It is essential that you arrive at the starting point of any hike or excursion in the best possible physical condition and readiness.
- The hike is not tough; in fact, if you can keep both your feet and your mind calm and strong during the journey, you will discover that the hike is rather simple.
- When you are out on a hike, bear in mind that you may not always be with your guide and that you may not always be on the correct trail.
- The majority of individuals glance both where they are going and where they are going while they are walking; this might produce twitching in your legs, which can make the whole journey difficult.
- It is imperative that you see your physician if you are experiencing any kind of health issue.
Fitness :
As you climb to higher altitudes, the air grows thinner and less oxygen is present. The amount of oxygen in our blood is equivalent to the proportion of haemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen. At altitudes above around 2,100 metres (7,000 feet), the amount of oxygen carried by our blood starts to decrease. At the same time, the human body possesses both immediate and long-term adaptations to altitude that help it somewhat compensate for the shortage of oxygen.
A Great First Trek for Anyone Who Wants to Get Into Hiking:
- The Kedarkantha Trip is a Moderate level trek in terms of fitness requirements. The track is well-marked and has only modest inclines and declines. Water fountains may be seen at various points throughout the path. However, it’s still best to be ready if you’re planning your first major Himalayan trekking adventure. Here is a plan for getting in shape for the trip.
- Our hikes are typically designed such that you cover around 9 kilometres in six hours, however this might vary somewhat depending on the terrain. It’s about the same as walking 6 kilometres an hour over the plains, therefore the speed is around 1.5 kilometres per hour.
- Following this plan, you may train yourself to run 3 kilometres in 30 minutes. Always begin your workout routine with some light stretching and warm-up moves.
- Follow this training schedule for trekking fitness required:
- Week 1: Walk for 10 minutes at a fast pace, jog for 10, and finish with a slow stroll for 10 minutes.
- Week 2: 15 minutes of jogging, followed by a 5-minute brisk walk. A leisurely stroll that takes no more than 5 minutes
- Week 3: Walk briskly for five minutes. Jogging for 15 minutes A brisk stroll that takes no more than 5 minutes
- Week 4: Do a brisk 5-minute walk, then a 25-minute jog, and finish with a 5-minute cool down.
