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21 days or 25 days |
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Source Of the Ganges |
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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 takes its source in this remote massif, 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-day 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-hour drive to Gangotri, where the second part of the trek starts. Near Gaumukh, close to the Source of the Ganges, you will experience the strange view of half-naked saddhus in the lotus position, meditating on the bank of the bubbling stream pouring out the glacier. Further up, Tapovan is a grassy area with numerous brooks, surrounded by snowy peaks. 22-day trek: It is a round-trip itinerary starting in Kedarnath, along the sacred Baghirathi river, then heading west, through dense forests and grassy areas. The nothern part of the itinerary will offer magnificent views of several high altitude lakes. |
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21 days Trek |
Difficulty |
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Maximum altitude: 4450 m |
Day
01 |
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered
to your hotel. (Hotel B&B) |
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Day
02 |
Delhi
Haridwar - Rishikesh by bus (5h). |
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We
will go on a sightseeing tour of Haridwar, which is an important
pilgrimage place. Arrive Rishikesh and chechinto the hotel. Overnight
at Rishikesh. |
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03 |
Rishikesh Gaurikund (2000m) by bus (9h). |
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Day
04 |
Gaurikund Kedarnath (3600m) in 6h. |  |
This
is a steep climb where we will walk with hundreds of pilgrims from
all over India. The forest slowly gives way to splendid views of
Mount Kedarnath (6940m). |
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Day
05 |
Seightseeing in Kedarnath | |
Kedarnath
is one of the most important Indian pilgrimage places. The temple,
built in the 8th century and dedicated to the goddess
Shiva, is magnificently surrounded with snow-capped peaks. |
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Day
06 |
Kedarnath Gaurikund in 4h. | |
Day
07 |
Gaurikund Maggu (3050m) in 6h. |
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After
a 4-km drive to Sonprayag, we trek upwards through dense forest. |
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Day
08 |
Maggu Panwali Khanta (3150m) in 5h. | |
After
a short climb, we follow a pleasant trail over a flat area, and
descend towards the meadows of Panwali Khanta. |
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Day
09 |
Panwali Khanta Ghuttu (1600m) in 6h. | |
We
climb up to Khinko La (3500m), then descend through a magnificent
tropical forest and rice-fields. |
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Day
10 |
Ghuttu Baghi Chatti (2600m) in 5h. | |
We
continue our way through forest and rice-fields to a ridge trail.
From the top, the view towards Mount Garhwal is quite impressive. |
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Day
11 |
Baghi Chatti Budakedar (1530m) in 4h. |
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An
easy day, all-downward, through fields and forests. |
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Day
12 |
Budakedar Belak Khal (2750m) in 6h. | |
The trail
passes through a succession of tiny villages: Agund, Jhala and Pangrana.
Magnificent high-alpine panorama. |
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Day
13 |
Belak Khal Lata (1700m) in 3h Gangotri (3050m) by bus (5h). |
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We descend
towards Bhagirathi, one of the Ganges tributaries. Afterwards,
we drive the 80 km to Gangotri, a famous place of pilgrimage. |
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Day
14 |
Gangotri Bhojbasa (3800m) in 5h. | |
We progress
along a picturesque trail, congested with porters, mules, pilgrims
and mobile traders. From Raj Ghat, the glacial valley gets wider,
and soon we can see the Bhaghirati massif, which rises above 6500m. |
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Day
15 |
Bhojbasa Gaumukh (3900m) - Tapovan (4450m) in 4h. | |
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. |
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Day
16 |
Tapovan Bhojbasa in 3h. | |
| In the morning, we lazily enjoy the charms of this magic spot. In the afternoon we descend towards Bhojbasa. | ||
Day
17 |
Bhojbasa Gangotri in 4h. | |
| We visit temples of Gangotri in the afternoon. | ||
Day
18 |
Gangotri Uttarkashi (bus) in 6h. | |
Day
19 |
Uttarkashi Delhi (bus) in 12h. (Hotel B&B) | |
Day
20 |
At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B) | |
Day
21 |
Tranfer to airport and fly back home. | |
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25 days Trek |
Difficulty |
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Maximum altitude: 4450 m |
Day
01 |
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered
to your hotel. (Hotel B&B) |
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Day
02 |
Delhi
Haridwar - Rishikesh by bus (5h). |
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We
will go on a sightseeing tour of Haridwar, which is an important
pilgrimage place. |
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03 |
Rishikesh Ghuttu (bus) in 6h. |
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Day
04 |
Ghuttu Reeh (2130m) in 4h. | |
The
trail climbs steeply through dense forest. We establish our
campsite on the banks of the Bhilanaganga. |
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Day
05 |
Reeh Gangi (2500m) in 4h. | |
The
climb continues northwards, through woody areas. |
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Day
06 |
Gangi Bhelbagi (3200m) in 5h. | |
| We have fantastic views of the surrounding peaks. | ||
Day
07 |
Bhelbagi Khatling Glacier (3700m) Masertal lake (4000m) in 6h. |
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Magnificent
panorama of the surrounding peaks. |
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Day
08 |
Masertal Vasukital lake Kedarnath (3600m) in 5h. | |
This
is quite a spectacular mountain stage, with beautiful views
of the lake. |
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Day
09 to Day 23 |
Same stages as for the 21-day program, starting
on Day 05 (visit Kedarnath).
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We
climb up to Khinko La (3500m), then descend through a magnificent
tropical forest and rice-fields. |
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Day
24 |
At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B) | |
Day
25 |
Tranfer to airport and fly back home. | |
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