Source Of Ganges Trek Uttarakhand Himalaya
Trip Duration :- 10 nights / 11 days
The Holy River Ganges is the most sacred river in the Hindu religion. Gaumukh ( Cow’s mouth) from where the Ganges originates is one of the holiest places for Hindu pilgrims who come here to witness the birth of Mother Ganges. True or not Gaumukh with its icicle Gangotri glacier is a challenge for every trekker and adventurer, most of who like to go beyond the Gaumukh point to camp right at the base of The Shivling Peak from where one also gets to see a magnificient view of Bhagirathi Peaks. The beautiful meadows of Tapovan is a delight to visit as you have the Shivling peak (6,543 m) – the Matterhorn of India, rising high on one side flanked by Meru and Kedardome and the peaks of Bhagirathi on the other side.
- Trek Grade :- Moderate
- Highest Point :- 4500m ( Tapovan )
- Highest Camping Point :- 4500m ( Tapovan )
- Best Time To Go :- Mid April to June & September to Mid Nov.
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
One of the most impressive alpine meadows located in Uttarakhand, the Uttarakhand Himalaya ranges are the most impressive part of the Himalayan valleys.
"Gaumukh" is where the water of Ganges trickles down from the glaciers. The sages called it "Gaumukh", because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow’s mouth, though today it is no longer appears so. It is the source of river Ganges. An arduous trek along the Gaumukh glacier leads to the scenic beauty of Nandanvan-the base camp of Bhagirathi peaks, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding Shivaling peak. Meadows that encircle the base of Shivling peak.
Day Itnery
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Day 01 : RISHIKESH/UTTARKASHI DRIVE 6-7HRS OVERNIGHT GUEST HOUSE
Morning after break fast drive to Uttarkashi. Lunch enroute. On the way stop at zero point to see the view of Tehri Jheel, Arrive Uttrakashi and transfer to the guest house. Remaining day to relax and to acclimatize. At evening visit to Vishwanath temple, Meals and over night in guest house. Uttrakashi is the principle town in Garhwal region. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is situated here. It is also the gateway to many mountaineering and trekking expedition in Gangotri area. -
Day 02 : UTTRAKASHI/ GANGOTRI DRIVE 4-5 HOURS OVERNIGHT GUEST HOUSE
Morning after break fast drive to Gangotri. May make a comfort stop at Gangnani hot spring. Those who wants can have a quick refreshing bath in the pool. Arrive Gangotri and transfer to hotel.Visit Gangotri temple. Evening prayer dedicated to goddess Ganges, Meals and over night hotel. -
Day 03 : GANGOTRI
The Day is spent exploring this place of pilgrimage. 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. Dinner and over night in hotel. -
Day 04 : Day 04- GANGOTRI / BHOJBASA (3650mt) TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast trek to Bhojbasa. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi river. The wide trail initially passes through dense deodar forests before emerging into the wide unforest valley . Arrive Bhojbasa and camp. Afternoon free to explore the area and evening enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks Dinner and overnight in camp. -
Day 05 : BHOJBASA/GAUMUKH / TAPOVAN 4-5 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. After break fast trek to Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges. Explore the area and trek to Tapovan. One of the finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. Today we traverse the entire Gangotri glacier to reach Tapovan. Arrive Tapovan and camp, Dinner and overnight camp. -
Day 06 : TAPOVAN OVERNIGHT CAMP
Day free to explore the area, one can read, meditate, walk to the base of high peaks and explore high altitude flora and fauna. Evening encounter the most panoramic sunset on high peaks. Meals and overnight camp. -
Day 07 : TAPOVAN/ NANDANVAN 5-6 HOURS
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), Meals and overnight in camp. -
Day 08 : NANDANVAN/BASUKI TAL /NANDANVAN 7-8 HOURS OVER NIGHT CAMP
A full Day walk to the picturesque Vasuki Tal. The trail follows a grassy ridge running parallel to the Chaturangi glaciers, across a small glacieroded valley to Vasuki tal. It then continues along the lateral moraine of the Chaturangi glacier to views of Mt. Satopanth. Return to camp. Meals and overnight camp. -
Day 09 : NANDAN VAN /BHOJBASA 4-5HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
Early morning enjoy the sunrise on high peaks , After breakfast trek to down to Bhojbasa. Arrive Bhojbasa and camp. Meals and overnight camp. -
Day 10 : BHOJBASA / GANGOTR / UTTRAKASHI 7-8 HOURS OVERNIGHT GUEST HOUSE
Morning after breakfast trek to down to Gangotri. Latter drive to Uttrakashi, Enroute stop at Gangnani for a refreshing bath. Arrive Uttrakashi and check in guest house. Meals and overnight guest house -
Day 10 : UTTRAKASHI/ RISHIKESH 6-7 HOURS
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute, Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrivel at Rishikesh.
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
Source Of Ganges & Shivling Base Camp
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