Join us on an exciting trek to the Ganges Glacier, source of the mighty Ganges River high in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas.

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Source of Ganges Trek ::-->> Places Cover up on tour ::--> Rishikesh - Gangotri - Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan - Chirbasa - Uttarakashi

As the source of the Ganga (Known as Bhagirathi until it reaches Devprayag ), gangotri is one of the holiest places in India. Infect, the physical source of river is 19 kms further north at Gaumukh. This 18 century temple is dedicated to Goddess ganga. It is located near a sacred stone where king Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva. Tapovan, have a sceneic beauty. It is the base camp for the Mt. Shivling. Mountaineers have their first base camp in Tapovan. The view of Bhagirathi's group of peaks & Shivling is magnificent. The alpine green meadow & a stream flowing down the Tapovan has also something special in it.

Day 01 : Drive to Gangotri (310 kms.), Hot lunch enroute. Dinner & overnight stay in hotel ( 3142mts.).

Day 02 : 14 kms. trek to Bhojbase ( 3792 mts.), with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camps.

Day 03 : 9 kms. trek to Tapovan ( 4625 mts.) via Gaumukh (4000 mts.), with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camps.

Day 04 : Rest.

Day 05 : 14 kms. trek to Chirbase ( 3400 mts.), via Gaumukh, with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camps.

Day 06 : 9 kms. trek to Gangotri ( 3142 mts.), with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camps.

Day 07 : Drive back to Rishikesh.

Sources of Ganges Trek - Sources of Ganges Trekking - Sources of Ganges Trekking Tour ::--Option 2 Till Gangotri - Tapovan - Nandanvan trek 

The Source of Ganges Trekking
The Holy River Ganges is the most sacred river in the Hindu religion and its source at Gomukh on the Gangotri glacier and many other peaks. Gomukh is one of the holiest places for Hindu pilgrims who come here to witness the birth of Mother Ganga. The trek takes you to Gomukh (cows mouth), the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier.

Source of Ganges Trek Itinerary:

Day 1 : 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: GANGOTRI / BHOJBASA (3650mt) TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
bhojwassa_trekMorning 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/ CHIRBASA 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP :
Early morning enjoy the sunrise on high peaks , After breakfast trek to down to Chirbasa. Arrive Chirasa and camp. Meals and overnight camp.

Day 08: CHIRBASA / 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 09: UTTRAKASHI/ RISHIKESH 6-7 HOURS :
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute, Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrivel at Rishikesh.

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