Gangotri - Gaumukh Tour

( 7 Days / 6 Nights ) - Tour Package

Travel Packages Gangotri - Gaumukh Tour

Destination Covered

Delhi - Rishikesh - Gangotri - Gaumukh

Package Tour Detail

Best Season : May to October
Altitude : 3940 m
Grade : Moderate
Time : Feb to November
This trek is best recommended for adventure lovers fond of rock - climbing, boulder - hopping and glacier traversing. It is also a treat for nature lovers due to the range and diversity of plant and animal life. Herds of Bharal (blue mountain goat) are often spotted on these mountain ridges. Abundance of silver birch has given birth to the name Bhojkharak, while Chirbasa is also called because of the clumps of blue pine in the region.

Day Wise Breakup

Day 1 - Delhi - Rishikesh

Arrive early morning to Airport, pick up from Airport and Drive 5 - 6 hrs. to our Rafting Camp in Rishikesh, Lunch at camp, drive 12 Km for rafting to Brahampuri, If time permits Aarti at Parmarth Ghat at RamJhula sightseen RamJhula / Luxmanjhula, Bonfire at camp, dinner, overnight in tents.

Day 2 - Rishikesh - Gangotri

Early Morning breakfast drive to Gangotri. Comfort stop at Gangnani hot springs. Those who want can have a quick refreshing bath in the pool \ shower. Arrive Gangotri and transfer to hotel. Visit Gangotri temple for Aarti, evening prayer dedicated to goddess Ganges. Dinner and overnight hotel.

Day 3 - Gangotri - Bhojwasa Trek

Morning after breakfast trek to Bhojwasa. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi River. Arrive at Bhojwasa and camp. An easy walk (14 Km trek). We progress along a picturesque trail initially passes through dense deodar forests before emerging into the wide unforested valley. It then carries on to a small isolated forest of pine at Chirbases, literally the abode of pines.

Overnight : Tent Afternoon free to explore the area and to enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 4 - Bhojwasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan - Bhojwasa

Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. After breakfast trek to Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges. 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 (6540 m), Meru (6660 m) and the Bhaghirati massifs (above 6500 m) is stunning. It is not surprising that saddhus chose this area to meditate in summer time.

Overnight :Tent Explore the area and trek to Bhojwasa. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 5 - Bhojwasa - Gangotri Trek : 4 - 5 Hrs.

Morning after breakfast trek down to Gangotri. Meals and overnight hotel.

Day 6 - Gangotri - Rishikesh Drive : 8 - 9 Hrs.

We take the early morning car to Rishikesh. We stop for a refreshing hot water bath at the Gangnani hot springs, Packed lunch enroute. Arrive Rishikesh. Overenight at Rishikesh.

Day 7 - Rishikesh - Delhi Drive 5 - 6 Hrs.

Early Morning breakfast drive to Delhi. Tour terminates upon arrival at Delhi.

Contact Detail

Uttara Tourism

Contact Person :- Mr Mrs. Anju Anand
Jassa Ram Road Shivmurti Streat, Haridwar, Uttaranchal, India - 249401
Web Address :- http://www.uttaratourism.com

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