Trek-to-the-source-of-the-Ganges

Trek to the source of the Ganges
Duration 16 Days

Places covered: Delhi, Haridwar, Uttarkhasi, Gangotri, Chirbasa, Gaumukh Meadows, Tapovan, Rishikesh

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The Ganges, probably the world’s most revered river, flows across the sweltering plains of northern India to the Bay of Bengal, but its source is high in the Himalaya, amongst the snows and glaciers close to the Tibetan border. This trek begins at Gangotri, one of the four 'dhams' or pilgrimage sites in the Garhwal Himalaya and follows a well-used trail through rhododendron forests and alpine pastures to Gaumukh, the 'Cow's Snout'. This is the physical source of the Ganges, where it emerges from the grey-blue ice of the Gangotri glacier. Shrouded in legend and folklore and flanked by an impressive concentration of 6000m peaks, it is here that the holy river Ganges begins its long journey to the sea. The setting and views are inspirational and there is time to explore this mountain wonderland as we climb to Tapovan, a high altitude meadow dominated by the distinctive towering walls of Shivling and the Bagirathi group of peaks. An unusual and fascinating trek into the heart of the Himalaya.

Day 1 Arrive Delhi.

Day 2 By train to Haridwar, one of the seven sacred Hindu sites.

Day 3 Drive to Uttarkhasi on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.

Day 4 Spectacular mountain drive to Gangotri, one of the four holy 'dhams' and start of the trek.

Day 5 Follow the course of the river valley to Chirbasa.

Day 6 Trek through forests and meadows to Gaumukh, the source of the River Ganges.

Day 7 Free to acclimatise, relax and enjoy the magnificent mountain landscape.

Day 8 -

Day 9 Cross the large terminal moraine field to the high altitude meadow at Tapovan (4350m) below Shivling (6543m) and Bhagirathi 1(6856m).

Day 10 Return along the river valley towards Chirbasa.

Day 11 An early start for Gangotri and the drive to Rishikesh.

Day 12 By road to Delhi.

Day 13 End Delhi.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
6 nights camping, 5 nights hotels/guesthouses
Food included except in Delhi, Uttarkashi, and Rishikesh
Accommodation in hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis.
All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in hotels
7 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 4350m; average 3550m. Grade B.
Group & staff
min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
Any airfare or airport tax

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