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Celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion, the Garhwal Himalayas are said to be the "Abode of the Gods". The river Ganges has its sources in these mountains, at the sacred shrine of Gangotri and rushes down to the plains in a torrential fury. Very few trekkers follow this itinerary which will lead to one of the most important spots of Hindu spirituality, where you will experience a strange atmosphere of religious fervour.

18 days trek. From Kedarnath, where hundreds of pilgrims arrive from all regions of India, the path proceeds at first along the sacred Bhagirathi river, then through dense forests and grassy areas as far as Lata. From there it is a 5 hours drive to Gangotri, where the second part of the trek starts. Near Gaumukh, close to the Source of the Ganges icy water coming out of the glacier, you will experience the strange scenery of half naked saddhus in deep meditation. Further up, Tapovan is a grassy area with numerous brooks, surrounded with snowy peaks.
22 days trek. The itinerary is a round trip starting in Kedarnath, along the sacred Baghirathi river, heading then west, through dense forests and grassy areas. The northern part of the itinerary will offer magnificent views of several high altitude lakes.

Detailed itinerary available on request

21 days   *   Maximum altitude : 4450 m

. Start Altitude Duration Stop Altitude
Day 01 Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)
Day 02 Delhi . 8 h Haridwar (visit), Rishikesh (train & bus) .
Day 03 Rishikesh . 9 h Gaurikund (bus) 2000 m
Day 04 Gaurikund 2000 m 6 h Kedarnath 3600 m
Day 05 Visit Kedarnath
Day 06 Kedarnath 3600 m 4 h Gaurikund

2000 m

Day 07 Gaurikund 2000 m 6 h Maggu 3050 m
Day 08 Maggu 3050 m 5 h Panwali Khanta 3150 m
Day 09 Panwali Khanta 3150 m 6 h Ghuttu 1600 m
Day 10 Ghuttu 1600 m 5 h Baghi Chatti 2600 m
Day 11 Baghi Chatti 2600 m 4 h Budakedar 1530 m
Day 12 Budakedar 1530 m 6 h Belak Khal 2750 m
Day 13 Belak Khal 2750 m 3 h
5 h
Lata (trek)
Gangotri (bus)
1700 m
3050 m
Day 14 Gangotri 3050 m 5 h Bhojbasa 3800 m
Day 15 Bhojbasa 3800 m 4 h Gaumukh,
Tapovan
3900 m
4450 m
Day 16 Tapovan 4450 m 3 h Bhojbasa 3800 m
Day 17 Bhojbasa 3800 m 4 h Gangotri 3050 m
Day 18 Gangotri 3050 m 6 h Uttarkashi (bus) .
Day 19 Uttarkashi . 12 h Delhi (bus) .
Day 20 At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B)
Day 21 Tranfer to airport and fly back home.
Rates
Price per person (in US dollars) according to the number of persons in your group.
. 2 to 5 persons 6 to 9 persons more than 9 persons
Camp trek 882 $ 781 $ 684 $
Options at the end of this page
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Detailed itinerary available on request

25 days   *   Maximum altitude : 4450 m

. Start Altitude Duration Stop Altitude
Day 01 Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)
Day 02 Delhi . 8 h Haridwar (visit), Rishikesh (train & bus) .
Day 03 Rishikesh . 6 h Ghuttu (bus) .
Day 04 Ghuttu . 4 h Reeh 2130 m
Day 05 Reeh 2130 m 4 h Gangi

2500 m

Day 06 Gangi 2500 m 5 h Bhelbagi 3200 m
Day 07 Bhelbagi 3200 m 6 h Khatling Glacier,
Masertal lake
3700 m
4000 m
Day 08 Masertal lake 4000 m 6 h Vasuki Tal,
Kedarnath
.
3600 m
Days 09 to 25 Same stages as 21 days program, starting on Day 05 (visit Kedarnath).
Rates
Price per person (in US dollars) according to the number of persons in your group.
. 2 to 5 persons 6 to 9 persons more than 9 persons
Camp trek 1049 $ 928 $ 813 $

Options
(valid for the 3 treks)

2 days tour to Agra and Fatehpur Sikri:
*  Less than 3 persons: 127 $ per person.
*  3 persons or more: 110 $ per person. 
In the price are included air conditioned car transfers, tour of Agra
(Taj Mahal) and Fatehpur Sikri with an English speaking guide and one night bed & breakfast in Agra.

1 supplementary day in Delhi:
*  Bed & breakfast: 34 $
* Bed & breakfast + sightseeing: 60 $   

1 extra trekking day: according to the number of members.

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