SOURCES OF THE GANGES INDIA TOUR PACKAGE

Overview

Sources of the Ganges Tour Package Itinerary : Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Chirbasa – Bhojbasa – Tapovan

In Skanda Purana mentions Haridwar to the Himalayas is called Kedarkhand (Garhwal region) and the area from Nanda Devi Mountain to Kalagiri is called Manaskhand (Kumaon region). The Gangotri Region – Many glaciers edge their way into the Gangotri region from all sides. Enjoy panoramic views over oak and cheer forests to the lofty peaks of the Himalayas.  At GAUMUKH (Cow’s Mouth) ,one can observes the source of the holy Ganges, emerging from the depths of glacier, and the shape of the ice formation’s like a cow’s mouth. Proceeding southwards along the Gangotri glacier one can see peaks of Bhagirathi, Satopanth . A pleasant trek along Bhagirathi, leads through a dense forest of oak trees grilled by lush vegetation and natural beauty.  On arrival your camp site is ready with tea. Explore area, Dinner/Overnight Camping.  TAPOVAN is base camp for several peaks of Gangotri region.. Beautiful view of: Shivling, Thaley Sagar

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DELHI – HARIDWAR - RISHIKESH

From Delhi Drive or take morning Shatabdi to Haridwar, your luggage, camping gear will be transported to Haridwar, where a vehicle will receive you at The station, drive to Rishikesh. Lunch / Rest. Late noon visit Beatles Ashram, Laxman Jhula. Dinner / Overnight hotel.

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RISHIKESH – UTTARKASHI

After breakfast leave for Uttarkashi. Check in at the hotel, rest. Visit Vishwanath Temple, NIM. Dinner / Overnight hotel.

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UTTARKASHI - GANGOTRI

Morning getting ready with the ground team to load all camping stuff to start our journey To beautiful GAUMUKH!! (90 km/ 3 hrs / the road follows Bhagirathi River upstream to Harsil, and meets at Bhairon Ghati. Once reached at Gangotri, Check in Guest House + Lunch. Evening explore Ganotri, visit its Dham.Dinner/ at Guest House.

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FIRST DAY OF TREK STARTS FROM GANGOTRI - CHIRBASA

A pleasant trek along Bhagirathi, leads through a dense forest of Chir trees. Girled by lush vegetation and natural beauty. On arrival your camp site is ready with tea. Explore area, Dinner/Overnight Camping. Beautiful view of: Shivling, Thaley Sagar peaks.

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CHIRBASA - BHOJBASA AT 3792M

Leaving after breakfast for Bhujbasa, with an excursion to Gaumukh and back: Camping. As the valley curves through dense forest to Bhujbasa, once we reach, lunch and move 6 km / 3 hrs trek to GAUMUKH – Source of The Ganges, we have clear view of Bhagirathi Peak (6856M), back to camp at Bhujbasa for Dinner / Overnight. CAMPING

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BHOJBASA – TAPOVAN

Start early morning Gradual ascent for 2.5 hrs, another 2 hrs glacier walk followed by 1 hr of moderate ascent, with the final last walk of 1.5 hours is a steep ascent. Once we reach Base Camp of Shivaling Peak- Tapovan: Camping.

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TAPOVAN

FREE Day to explore base camp by clicking many snow covered peaks from here. You may find Sadhu meditating on a glacier for hours. Dinner / Overnight at Tapovan: Camping

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TAPOVAN - BHOJBASA

Descend to Bhujbasa. Refill your water bottles at streams along the trail. On reaching Bhujbasa, free time to Share your clicked pics with other team members. Meals / Overnight Camping.

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BHOJBASA – GANGOTRI

Descend to Gangotri (7 hrs to reach Gangotri). Check in at the Guest House. Free time, you can move around Gangotri town. Dinner / Overnight at Guest House.

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GANGOTRI - UTTARKASHI

After lunch, vehicles will be waiting to drive us to Uttarkashi. Evening visit Kuteti Devi Temple, bazar. Dinner/ Overnight at hotel.

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UTTARKASHI – HARIDWAR – DELHI

Drive to Haridwar, stop for lunch at Rishikesh, after lunch transfer to Haridwar station for train to Delhi.