Ganges is one of the holiest river in India and its source, a sacred pilgrimage for devout Hindus. The trek follows the Ganges to its source at Gaumukh, the snout of river Ganges. Legend is that Goddess Ganga descended here from heaven after prolonged penance of King Bhagirath.

Duration      : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Max Altitude: 4570 Mts
Best Time    : May to June & Aug to Oct
Difficulty      : Moderate Trek
Places Visit : Arrive Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Chirbasa-Bhojbasa-Gaumukh- Tapovan-Kirti Bamak -Nandanvan-Gaumukh-Gangotri-Uttarkashi-Rishikesh-Delhi Dep.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi : Upon arrival at Delhi International airport, meet to our representative, transfer to your hotel, for rest of the night.

Day 02: Delhi – Haridwar-Rishikesh : After early breakfast take train to Haridwar by Dehardun Stabadi Exp. On arrival meet to assistance drive to Rishikesh Check in hotel rest of the day visit the holy city, Temples, Ghats and Ashram. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi 1150 mts: Drive 5-6 hours (175 Km): after early breakfast drive toward up hill see the panoramic views of the high mountain peaks of Garhwal. Then down to Tehri to join the Bhagirathi river valley, which we follow upto Gangotri. On arrival at Uttarkashi check in hotel for overnight. 

Day 04: Uttarkashi - Gangotri 3048 mts. Drive 5 hours (130 km): Following the torrential river up stream, the road winds up the valley past the hot sulphur springs at Gangnani, to climb steeply up a series of hairpin bends to the village of Sukki. Arrive Gangotri. Afternoon free to explore the Gangotri. Thousands of Pilgrims arrive here in summer to wash away their sins in the holy Ganga, it is said that Lord Shiva sat at the base of this fall to take the Ganga into his locks, for otherwise her descent from the heavens would have split the earth. Overnight guest house.

Day 05: Gangotri - Chirbasa - Bhojbasa 3800m mts. : An easy walk (14 Km/ 6-7 hrs trek). We progress along a picturesque trail initially passes through dense deodar forests before emerging into the wide unfrosted valley. It then carries on to a small isolated forest of pine at Chirbases, literally the abode of pines. Continue walk 06 km further to Bhojbasa. Overnight at tent or tourist rest house. (Now we need the permit for visit this region, because this is under the Nanda Devi National Park Scentuary, One month before we required the clients Pass Port Details)

Day 06: Bhojbasa - Gaumukh (3900m) - Tapovan (4450m) 4 hrs trek : From Gaumukh, source of the Ganges, the scenery is fascinating, with praying pilgrims and half-naked saddhus meditating along the banks of the tumultuous stream that pours out of the glacier. The trail crosses Gangotri moraines before reaching Tapovan and its gorgeous meadows, furrowed with streams and scattered with flowers. From here the panoramic view over Shivling (6540m), Meru (6660m) and the Bhaghirati massifs (above 6500m) is stunning. It is not surprising that saddhus chose this area to meditate in summer time. Overnight: Tent

Day 07: Tapovan - Kirti Bamak - Tapovan: 05 hrs trek: A full days walk to the Kirti Bamak glacier and to the base of peaks Kedarnath Dome 6850m, Kirti Bamak 6500 m and to a view of Shivling from the east. Return to Camp. Overnight: Tent

Day 08: Tapovan - Nandanvan (4570 m) 06 hrs trek : This Day is largely an exercise is boulder hopping. Crossing the moraine covered Gangotri glacier to Nandawan located at the confluence of the Chaturangi and the Gangotri glaciers. Literally meaning the four coloured glacier. The Chaturangi is truly multi-hued. The massive meadows of Nandavan are situated at the base of the Bhagirathi massif. The area provides excellent sightings of Bharal (blue sheep). Overnight at Tent

Day 09: Nandanvan - Bhojbasa: 05 hrs trek: Further boulder hop along the Gangotri glacier to its snout at Gangotri. Overnight at Tent

Day 10: Bhojbasa - Gangotri - 100 Km drive Uttarkashi: Trek back to Gangotri and drive to Uttarakashi. On arrival Uttarkashi transfer to hotel.

Day 11: Uttarkashi - Rishikesh 155 Km/ 5-6 hrs drive : Drive to Rishikeh 5 hours. On arrival check into hotel. Evening free for personal activities. Overnight at hotel

Day 12: Rishikesh : Full day sightseeing visit Laxamna Jhula, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Nikethan, (Ganga Arti) Ashrams and Temples. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi: Morning free. Afternoon drive to Haridwar railway station and from Haridwar catch train for Delhi. On arrival meet at the station and transfer to the hotel. For overnight. 

Day 14 : Delhi-Agra : Early in the morning take train to Agra by Bhopal Shtabadi Exp. Full day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and It-mad-Ud Daula visit. Late evening take train to Delhi back. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 Delhi Dep. : Full day Combined New And Old Delhi sightseeing, in time dep.. transfer to International airport.

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