Magical Mix of Adventures at Gangotri

The Mouth of the Ganges
10 Day Programme

The River Ganges or the Ganga is the most sacred river in the Hindu religion and its source at Gaumukh on the Gangotri glacier is one of the holiest desinations for Hindu pilgrims who come here to witness the birth of Mother Ganga. Our trek takes us to Gaumukh (translates to cows mouth), the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier. At Gaumukh, blocks of glacier fall into the river and pilgrims 'cleanse themselves of their sins' in freezing water. The Gangotri glaciers melting waters form the Bhagirathi River and at this point the river sparkles and starts its rapid descent through the mountains. A combination of the trek and the Bhagirathi rafting expedition is an excellent introduction to the adventure opportunities as well the colourful culture and traditional village life of the Himalayas.

Best time : September/ October and May / June

Day 1 Arrive Leopard Beach Tented Camp

Depart from Delhi by coach for the six hour drive to Leopard Beach Tented Camp and the Himalayan foothills. The route north -east passes through Meerut and Muzaffarnagar to the sacred city of Hardwar for a first sight of the Holy Ganges. Rishikesh lies a few kms further on. The base camp, Leopard Beach Camp, is 16 km up river from Rishikesh. Afternoon at leisure / kayaking / beach volleyball . Dinner and overnight at Leopard Beach Camp.

Day 2 At Leopard Beach

At Leopard Beach Camp. Early morning a warm up trek to a nearby village. After breakfast at Leopard Beach drive for 14 kms. to Marine Drive, and raft back to the Camp. Lunch. Afternoon flip drill and training. Expedition briefing around the campfire. Overnight at Leopard Beach Camp.

Day 3 Drive to Uttarkashi

Early start for the 140 km drive up to Uttarkashi (at 1158 meters ). Arrive and check into tourist bungalow for dinner and o/n stay.

Day 4 Drive to Gangotri

Morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri. Arrive and check into tourist bungalow for dinner and o/n stay. Gangotri is at 3,048m (over 10,000 feet a.s.l) and it is best to take a day-off here to acclimatise and make preparations for the trek.

Day 5 At Gangotri

Free day at Gangotri for acclimatisation. Visit the Gangotri temple and the Ashrams in Gangotri. Short warm up trek.

Day 6 Trek to Bhujbasa

After breakfast depart for 14-km trek to Bhujbasa at 3, 800 m. The five hour trek through spectacular scenery is gradual and follows the Bhagirathi river with some spectacular mountain views.. Establish camp at Bhujbasa which has a forest of Bhojpatra trees. The paper like bark of these trees was used in ancient times for writing. Dinner and o/n stay in tents / tourist rest house.

Day 7 Trek to Gaumukh

After breakfast, start the two-hour trek to Gaumukh (3892 m) the mythological source of the Ganges. We have the option of carrying on to Tapovan (4463m), a grassy meadow on the eastern bank of Gangotri glacier, which is the base camp for climbing expeditions to the beautiful Shivling (6,543m), the Matterhorn of the Himalayas. Trek back to Bhujbasa after picnic lunch. Dinner and o/n in tents / rest house.

Day 8 Return to Uttarkashi

Trek back to Gangotri and drive to Uttarkashi. O/n at Uttarkashi.

Day 9 Drive to Haridwar/ Leopard Beach Tented Camp

Early Morning departure for the drive to Haridwar/ Leopard Beach Tented Camp.

Day 10 Drive to Delhi

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