 Gaumukh Trek
The trek follows the Ganges to its source at Gaumukh, the snout of
river Ganges. Move along the beaten track towards Bhojbasa, enroute
passing Chirbasa. From Chirbasa the terrain becomes desolate and
barren. In fact, it has been refered to as the Arctic Tundra by many
trekkers. The trek offers enchanting views of Mt. Shivling &
Bhagirathi group of mountains.
| Duration |
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08 Days |
| Maximum Altitude |
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3892 mts |
| Trek Grade |
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Moderate |
Day 01 (Sat): Delhi - Rishikesh
Morning leave Delhi to reach Rishikesh by
evening. On arrival Check-in at the hotel . Evennig at leisure. Dinner and
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 (Sun): Rishikesh - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast drive further 155 kms to reach Uttarkashi.
On arrival, check-in at Shikhar Nature Resort (SNR), located at the
Bank of River Bhagirathi (Ganges), welcome tea/coffee and allotment
of the tents. After lunch relax at the resort. Evening take up a
short hike on the nearby mountain. Dinner & Overnight at the resort
Day 03 (Mon): Uttarkashi - Gangotri
Morning after breakfast drive (95 Km / 2-3 Hrs) to Gangotri (3048 m)
passing through Harsil a scenic settlement of the Budhist people and
a 354 feets high span bridge at Bhairav ghati. Upon arrival, check
in the Hotel. Rest of the day to relax and get acclimatised. Visit
Gangotri temple in the evening for aarti.tised. Lunch, Dinner and
overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 04 (Tue): Gangotri - Bhojbasa
Morning after an early breakfast and with packed lunch start
trekking (14 Km / 4-5 Hrs) to Bhojbasa (3658 m) following the river
Bhagirathi. From Bhojbasa you can have majestic view of Bhagirathi
group of peaks. Dinner and stay at the camp.
Day 05 (Wed): Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Bhojbasa
Morning after breakfast trek (8 Km / 3-4 Hrs) to reach Gaumukh, the
source of river Ganges. One can have a wide view of the peaks in
this region.Return trek to Bhojbasa (9 Km / 4-5 Hrs). Dinner and
overnight stay at the camp.
Day 06 (Thu): Bhojbasa -Gangotri - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast, trek down to Gangotri (14 Km / 3-4 Hrs)
with packed lunch. On arrival drive (95 Km / 2-3 Hrs) to Uttarkashi.
Upon arrival check in at Shikhar Nature Resort. Campfier dinner &
overnight stay at resort.
Day 07 (Fri): Uttarkashi
After a relaxed breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Uttarkashi-
visit Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Vishwanath temple ( this
temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The main attraction of this temple
is the Shivling which is 60 cm high & 90 cm circumference). Campfire
dinner and overnight at resort.
Day 08 (Sat): Uttarkashi / Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi.
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