BE Sun Travels,Sources of Ganges Trek,Sources of Ganges Trekking,Ganges Trekking Tour

Package 1: 11 days

Activities: 04 day trek / 03 nights in camp / 07 night in hotel

Best Season: May - Oct

Day 1: Arrive - Delhi
You will be met by our representative, on your arrival at the international airport, following which you will be taken to your hotel where you can have your dinner, relax, and retire for the day.

Day 2: Delhi-Rishikesh:
After having your breakfast, drive to Rishikesh( 225 km), via Haridwar. Rishikesh has been given the moniker 'Gateway to Himalayas', and is also one of the foremost centers for Yoga and Meditation in India. Once in Rishikesh, you will not be able to escape the aura of spirituality that envelops this town. Following lunch, your afternoon can be used to visit a variety of Temples and Ashrams. In the evening enjoy the 'Ganga Aarti'. Return to the hotel, have dinner, and retire for the day.

Day 3: Rishikesh-Utttarkashi
After a fortifying breakfast, embark on a drive of 155 km to reach Uttarkashi situated at a height of 1150 m. Uttarkashi is the home to 'Nehru Mountaineering Institute', one of India's leading Mountaineering Institutes. On arrival, check-in at the Resort. After having your lunch, you spend the afternoon sightseeing Uttarkashi. Return to the Resort, have your dinner and retire for the day.

Day 4: Uttarkashi-Gangotri
Following breakfast, drive to Gangotri (90 km) situated at a height of 3048 m. Gangotri, finds a prominent place in Hindu Mythology, as the place where the Goddess Ganga descended on earth from heaven. The trail for trekking in the Gangotri Valley starts from here. The temple of Goddess Ganga is a must-see. At the end of the day you can retire in the tourist lodge.

Day 5: Gangotri - Bhojbasa
After having your breakfast, follow the river Bhagirathi on its right bank, with an upward trek of 14 km taking you to Bhojbasa. Bhojbasa gives you a grand view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. We camp here for the for the night.

Day 6: Bhojbasa-Gaumukh-Tapovan
After having your breakfast start the trek to Tapovan via Gaumukh. In order to reach the large high altitude meadow of Tapovan, you traverse the Gangotri glacier. Tapovan also serves as the base camp for climbing Mt Meru and Mt Shivling. A tented camp will be your accommodation for the night, and you can retire to it after having your dinner.

Day 7: Tapovan-Bhojbasa-Chirbasa
Post breakfast, begin trekking to Chumi Napko. This 14 km trek will take around 4-5 hours. A steep climb, at a short distance from the camp, and then a gradual descent takes you to Chumi Napko. Lunch will be served on arrival. Tents will be provided for your night stay. After dinner, retire for the day.

Day 8: Chirbasa-Gangotri-Uttarkashi
After the morning's breakfast, begin a 9 km return trek to Gangotri. After lunch, drive back to Uttarkashi. Check-in at the resort, have your dinner and retire for the day.

Day 9: Uttarkashi-Rishikesh
After having breakfast, begin the drive back to Rishikesh. Have lunch and spend a leisurely afternoon. Check-in at the hotel. Retire for the night after dinner.

Day 10: Rishikesh-Delhi
After breakfast start your return journey, stopping at Haridwar on the way to visit temples and the famous Har-ki-pauri. After lunch, resume your journey to Delhi. A hotel has been arranged for your overnight stay, where you can have your dinner and retire for the day.

Day 11: Depart Delhi:

Spend the day at your leisure. You also have the option of a sightseeing tour of Delhi. After lunch, a transfer to the international airport has been arranged for your onward destination