DAY 1 : DEHRADUN - GANGOTRI (240 KMS / 4 - 5 HRS) :
Meet your trip leader at Dehradun, board the vehicle and drive to the small temple town of Gangotri, which might take you odd 8 hrs to reach. It’s a beautiful drive along Ganges and Bhagirathi. Later check in the hotel and spend the day at leisure.
DAY 2 : GANGOTRI - BHOJ KHARAK (3415M)
Post an early breakfast, we will start the trek to Bhoj Kharak, the campsite for tonight. Climbing up against Kedar Ganga, today you will hike through a birch forest with a rough terrain. Negotiating a few rock fall zones you will reach Bhoj Kharak. Have a fresh brew at the campsite and go for an acclimatization hike nearby.
DAY 3 : BHOJ KHARAK - KEDAR KHARAK (4315M)
Today you will hike through beautiful alpine meadows much above the tree line. A bit steep section will land you on the smooth slopes of these golden meadows where you can spot makeshifts of the shepherds that camp there during the season. From here you will descend down through a patch with steep gradient and loose rocks, further away from where; will be your campsite for the day. With the views of giants like Patangini Dhar, Gangotri Massif, Auden’s Col and the Jogin Group of peaks, the campsite for today is just like dream. Sip some ginger lemon tea, and relax as the stars take over the sky.
DAY 4 : KEDAR KHARAK - KEDARTAL (4750M)
This day you will walk upto the beautiful Kedartal Lake, the hike to which is again a tough one but surely interesting. Walking carefully through such terrains it will take you around 5 to 6 hrs to get the first view of this emerald lake along with the mighty Thalayasagar peak on the northern ridge. Spend the evening meditating or reading a book on the banks of the lake.
DAY 5 : KEDARTAL - KEDAR KHARAK
An extra day for rest and exploration around the lake, or can be utilized at any point and time of the trek depending on the conditions.
DAY 6 : KEDAR KHARAK - PATANGINI DHAR (5085M) - PATANGINI BASE (4045M)
This morning you will be climbing the steep terrains of the Patangini Dhar pass; this will be the highest point till now. You might need to walk in the snow on both sides of the pass; getting down the pass you will either find snow fields or alpine meadows depending on the time of the year you make this journey. Once in the meadows, relax at the campsite and enjoy the evening with a million dollar view right outside your tent window.
DAY 7 : PATANGINI BASE - GLACIER CAMP
Post a healthy breakfast you will start the hike for the day. As you start from the meadows towards the glaciers you will need to get in and out of the moraine and on to the glacier that would require a lot of effort and patience. This is the reason why only seasoned trekkers are suggested to do this trek, moraine walks are the most adventurous as well as tricky part of the trek with no chance of error in such conditions. Negotiating the physical features the mountains are offering, you reach the campsite for the day.
DAY 8 : GLACIER CAMP - AUDENS BASE (4975M)
Today you will hike till the base camp of the Auden’s Col. The hike is again through a roughly beaten trail traversing through the glacier and the snout and into the moraines. Spend the night under the stars if the weather allows as tomorrow you climb up the famous Auden’s Col.
DAY 9 : AUDENS BASE - AUDENS COL (5495M) - AUDENS BASE
Post an early breakfast you will head out for the climb of the famous Auden’s Col. The gradient rises gradually to a sweet 70 degrees if not more; as you approach the pass. The walk is pretty strenuous and one needs to keep themselves hydrated at all the times. Witnessing the Col you trace back your steps to the base and spend the evening talking about the achievements of the day.
DAY 10 : AUDENS BASE - NALA CAMP
Today you will descend down towards the Nala camp, negotiating the lateral moraines and loose rocks, gradually entering the meadows. You still are above the tree line though one can spot bushes of rhododendrons and junipers in the surrounding. Overnight in tents.
DAY 11 : NALA CAMP - GANGOTRI
This again is a gradual walk towards Gangotri, as you finish a round trip and reach back the temple town. The last section of the hike will be a bit steep descent but nothing in comparison to what you have been negotiating in past 10 days. Brace your selves at the temple for you have finished one of the most beautiful and tough trek in all of the Himalayas. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 12 : GANGOTRI - DEHRADUN
Drive / 8-9hrs - Trip End Here !
• 2 Night's Accommodation in hotel / guesthouse Gangotri or Similar (Standard Room )
• 9 Night's Accommodation in Tents , or Similar (Standard Tents) based on itinerary
• 11N Accommodation provided as well maintained rooms / Tents
• Daily Breakfast, lunch and dinner at respective hotels
• All the sightseeing and transfers includes as per the itinerary
• All the expenses related to the vehicle
• Professional Guide
• Forest entry charges (if Any)
• Bonfire in the night
• First aid kit (our guides are certified in handling first aid situations
• Good Quality Of Camping Arrangements
• Good quality of alpine tents
• Fresh and clean Sleeping bags of good quality
• Comfortable camping mattresses
• Mess Tent
• There will be 2 toilet tents (Separate for Gents and Ladies) having portable toilet seats
• GST @ 5%
• Guide & Entrance Fees
• Excluding Surcharges, if Applicable
• Rates are not applicable during Exhibition and Peak Periods.
• Hotels and Rooms rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone &etc Standard Hotel Check- in: 1400 and Standard Hotel check out: 12:00
• Peak Season & Festival Season Surcharges are Applicable; It will be changed based on the Destination
