Rishikesh / Uttarkashi

(Altitude 1200m)

After breakfast drive to Uttarkashi – A major town in Northern Garhwal is a stopover point on the way to Gangotri Temple. A distance of 185 km will be covered in about 5/6 hrs. Check in to hotel on arrival. Evening visit local market and famous Kashi Viswanath Temple. Overnight in hotel.

Uttarkshi / Gangotri

(Altitude 3050m)

Leave for Gangotri – A famous Hindu shrine in at an altitude of 3048m. It is a myth that sage Bhagirathi did severe meditation to pleased Goddess Ganges here, so River Ganges started flowing. The River is known as Bhagirathi until it reaches Deopryag. The temple was originally constructed by Gorkha commander Amar Singh Thapa in the 18 century. Nearby is the rock on which Shiva is said to have received the Ganges in his matted locks. After arrival check in to hotel. Evening explore the surroundings.Overnight in hotel.

In Gangotri

Full day sightseeing of Gangotri area and acclimatization. Visit Suraj kund, Gauri kund, Bhim cave, Ganga temple, worship in temple etc.  Packing and preparation for trek. Overnight in hotel.

Gangotri / Bhojbasa 

 (Altitude 3800m.Trek14km)

After breakfast trek starts to Bhojbasa (3800m) with packed lunch. This trek follows the right river bank and scenic view of some snow caped mountains like Mt Bhagirathi I, II and III, Mt. Sudarshan etc. After 9 km trek we will  arrive  Chirbasa which is on the tree line. From here we can have a clear view of the Bhagirathi group of peaks. Beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. In fact, it has been referred to as the Arctic Tundra by many trekkers. 5 more km continue walk will take us to our camp area Bhojbasa . A distance of 14 km will be covered in about 5-6 hrs. Overnight in Tent.

Bhojbasa / Gaumukh/ Tapovan 

4500m

From Bhojbasa 4 km ahead is Gaumukh – Is where the waters of Ganges trickle 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 no longer appears so. Today we can get the first glimpse of Mt Shivling, like an ice-cream cone rising towards the sky. After a short break at Gaumukh we start our further trek to Tapovan. We walk 2 hrs in Gangotri glacier, one has to very careful for open crevasses and loose boulders while crossing the glacier. After crossing the glacier we would take a break just next to the river Amar Ganga which looks which turned into a gorgeous water fall. 1 more hour steep climbing to get  Tapovan. After this tiring walk one will feel so satisfied when Mt. Shivling 6545m welcome here. Where ever you turn your face snow capped mountains like Mt Meru, Mt Vasuki, Mt Bhagirathi and more are smiling with you. Camp site is next to river Amar Ganga and just below of Mt Shivling. Dinner and overnight stay in tent.