Trekking Gangotri Nandavan Uttaranchal - Famous Pilgrimage Trek, Uttaranchal Himalaya India

Celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion, the Garhwal Himalayas are said to be the "Abode of the Gods". The river Ganges takes its source in this remote massif, at the sacred shrine of Gangotri, and rushes down to the plains in a torrential fury. Very few trekkers follow this itinerary which will lead to one of the most important spots of Hindu spirituality, where you will experience a strange atmosphere of religious fevour.
From Kedarnath, where hundreds of pilgrims arrive from all regions of India, the path proceeds at first along the sacred Bhagirathi river, then through dense forests and grassy areas as far as Lata. From there it is a 5 hour drive to Gangotri, where the second part of the trek starts.

Near Gaumukh, close to the Source of the Ganges, you will experience the strange view of half-naked saddhus in the lotus position, meditating on the bank of the bubbling stream pouring out the glacier. Further up, Tapovan is a grassy area with numerous brooks, surrounded by snowy peaks. It is a round-trip itinerary starting in Kedarnath, along the sacred Baghirathi river, then heading west, through dense forests and grassy areas. The northern part of the itinerary will offer magnificent views of several high altitude lakes.

Duration :	21 Days Tour
Trekking Season :	November to April, though Decembe to January cna be very cold.

Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh (Drive)
Morning drive to Haridwar 300Km/5hrs, it is an important pilgrimage place. Half day city tour, evening free for leisure & pleasure and over night stay.

Day 03 Gaurikund :
Morning drive to Gaurikund (2000m) by bus(9hrs) & over night stay.

Day 04 Gaurikund - Kedarnath (3600m)
This is a steep climb, where we will walk with hundred of pilgrims from all over India. The forest slowly gives way to splendid views of Mount Kedarnath (6940m).

Day 05 :Trekking in Kedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the most important Indian pilgrimage places. The temple, built in the 8th century and dedicated to the goddess Shiva, is magnificently surrounded with snow-capped peaks.

Day 06 : Kedarnath - Gaurikund

Morning proceed for Gaurikund 4hrs & over night stay.

Day 07: Gaurikund - Maggu (3050m)
After a 4-km drive to Sonprayag, we trek upwards through dense forest.

Day 08 : Maggu - Panwali Khanta (3150 M)
After a short climb, we follow a pleasant trail over a flat area, and descend towards the meadows of Panwali Khanta.

Day 09 : Panwali Khanta - Ghuttu (1600m)
We climb up to Khinko La (3500m), then descend through a magnificent tropical forest and rice-fields.

Day 10 : Ghuttu - Baghi Chatti (2600m)
We continue our way through forest and rice-fields to a ridge trail. From the top, the view towards Mount Garhwal is quite impressive.

Day 11: Baghi Chatti - Budakedar (1530m)
An easy day, all-downward, through fields and forests.

Day 12 : Budakedar - Belak Khal (2750m)
The trail passes through a succession of tiny villages: Agund, Jhala and Pangrana. Magnificent high-alpine panorama.

Day 13 : Belak Khal - Lata (1700m)- Gangotri (3050m)
We descend towards Bhagirathi, one of the Gange’s tributaries. Afterwards, we drive the 80 km to Gangotri, a famous place of pilgrimage.

Day 14 : Gangotri - Bhobasa(3800m)
We progress along a picturesque trail, congested with porters, mules, pilgrims and mobile traders. From Raj Ghat, the glacial valley gets wider, and soon we can see the Bhaghirati massif, which rises above 6500m.

Day 15 : Bhojbasa- Gaumukh (3900m) - Tapovan (4450m)
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 (6540m), Meru (6660m) and the Bhaghirati massifs (above 6500m) is stunning. It is not surprising that saddhus chose this area to meditate in summer time.

Day 16 : Tapovan - Bhojbasa
In the morning, we lazily enjoy the charms of this magic spot. In the afternoon we descend towards Bhojbasa.

Day 17 : Bhojbasa - Gangotri
We visit temples of Gangotri in the afternoon & evening free for excersion and over night stay.

Day 18 : Gangotri - Uttarkashi

Morning drive to Uttarkashi (6hrs) evening free for sightseeing & over night stay.

Day 19 : Uttarkashi - Delhi

Morning proceed for Delhi (12hrs). Arrived Delhi late evening transfer to the hotel & overnight stay.

Day 20 : Delhi
Day free for leisure & pleasure. Over night stay in the hotel.

Day 21: Return back to home
Transfer to airport and fly back home

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