Day
01: Arrival New Delhi.
Meeting upon at IGI
- Indhira Gandhi International Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day
02: Delhi Rishikesh, 230 kms, 6-7 hrs drive, car /deluxe
bus.
Morning breakfast, afterwards drive to Rishikesh 6 hrs
approx.. Rishikesh the most famous meditation and spritual center. Situated on the banks of river Ganges.
Surrounded by Shivalik range of lower Himalayas on three side. Also its the starting point
of all four sacred shrines. Check into hotel evening visit surrounding of RishiKesh : Laxman Jula and Ashrams. Overnight
hotel.
Day
03 : Rishikesh - Uttarkashi 148 kms, 7 hrs. jeep / bus.
Morning
after breakfast drive to Uttarkashi (1885 M) by covering approx 148 kms in 7 hrs. The road climbs up steadily to Srinagar and then onwards steeply. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day
04 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri , 101 kms, 5 hrs. Jeep / bus.
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Gangotri (4038 M) by covering approx. 101 kms in 5 hrs. En-route visit the Gangotri
hot springs. There is a beautiful Gorge at Bhairav Ghati.
Overnight stay at Tourist Bungalow.
Day
05: GANGOTRI (3050 m) :
With
its famous Goddess GANGA , temple at Gangotri only inhabits during summer time. A boulde mark the spot where King Bhagirathi
beseeched the goddess to descent to Earth. Temple dedicated to Ganga
rises above the river. we explore around Gangotri.
Day
06: Gangotri Bhujbasa ( 3658m ),14 kms trek, 5 hrs.
Today
we start the 2nd part of our trek to the source of Ganges. And follow a well defined trail of this pilgrimage route to Gangotri
glacier. Enroute we stop for lunch at Chirbasa was once a heavily forested area of Chir tree. Later continue trek
Bhujbasa following the river Bhagirathi. Now we cross on a loose boulder a descent to Bhujbasa which named after a Bhuj
tree. Enroute a magnificient view of Shivling and Meru peak. Overnight stay in camp.
Day
07: Bhujbasa Gaumukh (3900 m) Tapovan ( 4,463 m ) ,12 kms Trek. 4-5 hrs.
Today a fascinating day of trek to Gaumukh the source of river Ganges. After Rajghat we will have the glimpse
of Bhagirathi massif rising above 6500 mtrs. While the scene around is fascinating to see a Sadhu meditating half naked ,
pilgrims praying all around. Arrive at Gaumukh (cow mouth ) than cross the Gangotri glacier , climbing steadly arrive a meadows
at Tapovan.Tapovan an open grassland and base camp of Mount Shivaling (6450m), Meru (6660m) and Gaumukh peaks . Overnight
camp at Tapovan.
Day
08: Tapovan - Nandan Van (4500 m), 10 kms Trek.
After breakfast,
ascent towards Nandan Van along the left side of Gangotri glacier. The trek is little steep and challanging. Overnight
camp.
Day
09: Nandanvan -Vasukital
Today
we trek along Chaturangi Glacier to Vasukital (4898 MT) 3-4 hours. The trek is steady upward. Overnight stay in camp situated
by the side of the small lake.
Day
10: Vasukital - Khara Pathar ( 5456 mtrs ) , 4-5 hrs.
Today
after breakfast we start trek to Khara Pathar (5456 mtrs) which is named after sheer rock face of the slope. 4-5 hours from
Vasukital. Overnight stay in the camp.
Day
11: Khara Pathar - Kalindikhal Base
An exhausting
days of trek 10 Km to Kalindikhal Base -Sweta Glacier- (5500 mt). Enroute a view of Satopanth (7075 mtrs), Chandra (6739
mtrs) and other groups. A good view of Chandra Parvat . Overnight stay in the camp.
Day
12: Kalindikhal Base Kalindi pass (5947 mtrs) - Rajparav 5/6 hrs.
Trek
to Rajparav (4910 mt) in 5-6 hours spending some time at the Kalindi Pass (5947 mt). Cross the icefall and than
climb the Kalindi slopes and finally descend . Overnight stay in the camp.
Day
13: Rajparav - Arwatal
Trek
to Arwatal (3910 mt) 13 km 5-6 hours . Overnight stay in the camp.
Day
14: Arwatal -Gastoli
Trek
to Ghastoli (3796 km), 16 Km in 6-7 hours . On the way there is a ITBP (Indo Tibetan Border Police) check point existed for
inner line permission check post Overnight stay in the camp.
Day
15: Ghastoli - Mana Badrinath (3133m ), trek 5-6 hrs.
Trek
to Mana village 14 Km in 5-6 hours on a good pony trail. drive 2 Km to reach Badrinath. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
Badrinath
is one of the four secred shrine (char Dham ) of Hindu, situated at 3133 mtrs. Nar and Narayan mountains are on both sides
with Neel Kanth peak providing a splendid back drop. Facing the back of temple by Alaknanda river. Where there
is a hot water spring known as TaptKund. Badri Van forest of berries was once carpeted with wild berries. Badrinath temple
is dedicated to Lord Vishnu , the temple of Badrinath ji built in a 15 mtrs height in a form of cone. Overnight stay at hotel
or camp.
Day
16: Badrinath Joshimath.
Visit
the holy shrine of Badrinath and drive down to reach Joshimath 44 Km from Badrinath. Overnight stay in the Hotel. Visit Adi
guru Shankracharaya temple, Narsimha temple. Visiting these places a trip to Auli (winter sports centre and hill station
of Kumoun region. There is a lift way car at Auli. Overnight stay at hotel in Auli.
Auli
: Auli the most popular ski resorts in India and winter sports destination of Garhwal hills of Uttranchal. It provides an
excellent panoramic view of the giant mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri
Day
17: Joshimath - Rishikesh
Today
drive through Nandprayag, Karanprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag to reach Rishikesh 253 km . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day
18: Rishikesh Delhi.
Morning
after breakfast drive to Delhi by covering 230 km. 6/7 hrs. Check in hotel refresh and depart to airport to fly back
home.
