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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. |
Detailed itinerary available on request |
21 days * Maximum altitude : 4450 m |
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. | 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 |
Detailed itinerary available on request |
25 days * Maximum altitude : 4450 m |
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. | 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 $ |
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