Trekking Expedition in India

Package Overview

Here is a trek that takes you half way round Garhwal from the Bhagirathi Valley to the Alaknanda Valley. A trip only for those who have done high altitude treks before; its very mention gives a thrill to even the most seasoned of climbers.

The trek starts from Gangotri and takes you through Nandavan, the base of the Bhagirathi peaks, a place that offers an unparallel view of the Shivling Peak.

Area: Garhwal Himalayas.
Duration: 16 Days.
Altitude: 5500 m/18040 ft.
Grade: Alpine to Tough.
Season: July - Sept.

The trail moves on to Vasukital (4900 M). With towering peaks all around the lake, its surface shimmers like a pearl and is the source of the Vasuki Ganga that drains into the Mandakini. We proceed to cross the Kalindikhal pass (5968 M), a tough climb from where you feel that there is little else left to be see. It is as if you are a part of this majestic setting of snow peaks. The trail then descends to Arwatal and to Mana the last village on the Chinese frontier. The trek fittingly ends at Badrinath with a visit to the holy temple.14-1131-03

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi

  Up on arrival at Delhi Airport met our representative and the transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 2 : Delhi - Rishikesh (227 kms/6-7hrs)

  Morning after breakfast drive (227 km) to reach Rishikesh. Stop at Haridwar for sightseeing of Ganga Ghats & Temples then proceed to Rishikesh. Arrive & check in at the hotel. Evening free in Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 3 : Rishikesh - Uttarkashi (170 kms/ 4-5 hrs)

  Morning after breakfast proceed for Uttarkashi (1150 mt), which takes 5-6 hrs. Upon arrival check-in at Shikhar Nature Resort. After lunch visit NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) Institute & Museum.

  • Themes Mountaineering
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch
• Day 4 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri (3048 m/ 10,000 ft) Drive (95 kms).

  Morning after breakfast drive to reach Gangotri via Harsil (approx 25 km before Gangotri (3048 mt) by covering approx 95 km in 4-5 hrs. On arrival check-into Hotel / Tourist Banglow.
  
  Gangotri: The shrine of Gangotri is situated at an elevation of 3200 m surrounded by deodars and pines. The original temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa. Every year people from all around the world visit this shrine. A number of ashrams and Dharamshalas are located on the other side of the river. It is believed that Raja Bhagirath used to worship Shiva on a slab of rock "Bhagirath Shila" situated near the temple.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 5 : Gangotri - Bhojbasa (3792 m/12440 ft) Trek (14 kms /5-6 hrs).

  Morning after early breakfast start first days trek to Bhojbasa following the river Bhagirathi on right bank by covering approx 14 kms in 4-5 hrs. Trek is full of fascinating Himalayan sights and you can have beautiful views of snow clapped peaks around. Upon arrival at Bhojbasa, set up camp for overnight stay.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 6 : Bhojbasa - Nandanvan (4337 m/14230 ft) Trek (6 kms / 3-4 hrs).

  Morning trek 4-5 hrs to reach the beautiful base of Bhagirathi group of peaks, Nandanvan. The trek crosses Gangotri Glacier. From here view the Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshan, Thelu peaks and Kedardome. Overnight stay in tents.
• Day 7 : Nandanvan - Vasuki Tal(4880 m/16000 ft) Trek (6 kms / 4-5 hrs).

  Morning trek along with Chaturangi Glacier to reach Vasukital, a beautiful base for Mt Satopanth and Mt Vasuki Parbat with a small lake. The trek is steady upward. Arrive in 5-6 hours and overnight stay in tents.
• Day 8 : Vasuki Tal - Khara Pathar (Suralya Bamak) (5480 m/17975 ft) Trek (6 kms/3-4 hrs).

  Morning after breakfast start trek to Suraiaya Bamak (Khara Pathar) with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. Camping on Moraine.

  • Themes Camping
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch
• Day 9 : Khara Pathar - Kalindikhal Base (5500 m/18040 ft) Trek (8 kms / 4-5 hrs).

  Morning after breakfast trek 10 Km to reach Kalindikhal Base (Sweta Glacier) (5500 mt). Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 10 : Kalindikhal Base - Raja Parav (4910 m/16105 ft) Trek (12 kms / 6-7 hrs).

  Mornings after breakfast proceed your trek (12 km) to Kalindi Pass (5947 mt). Spend some time at the spot and then trek down to Rajparav for dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 11 : Raja Parav - Arwatal

  Morning after breakfast proceed your trek to reach Arwatal (3910 mt) 13 km from Rajparav. Overnight stay in the camp.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 12 : Arwatal - Ghastoli (3796 m/12450 ft) Trek (16 kms / 5-6 hrs).

  Morning after breakfast proceed your trek to reach Ghastoli (3796 km), which is 16 Km from Arwatal. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 13 : Ghastoli - Mana - Badrinath (3096 m/10155 ft) Trek (18 kms / 5-6 hrs).

  Morning after breakfast start trek to Badrinath situated on the bank of Alaknanda, standing like twin sentinels over the valley are the Nar and Naryana peaks, and in the distance soars the resplendent Neelkanth peak. A seven hrs walk brings you to Mana Village, the last village before the border, where you break for lunch. Later a 2 kms drive brings us to town of Badrinath. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon visit the temple of Badrinath. Return to hotel for Dinner & Overnight.
  
  Badrinath, Badrinath Temple is the abode of Lord Vishnu. It is situated at an altitude of 3130 m at the banks of Alaknanda. In the backdrop, is the Neelkanth mountain peak situated between the twin peaks of Nar and Narayan. The name is derived from wild berries called Badri. Adi Shankarcharya established the idol of Vishnu in the temple. Near the temple is a hot water sulphur spring, Tapt Kund.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 14 : Badrinath - Joshimath

  Early in the morning visit the temple. After breakfast drive to Joshimath.
  
  Joshimath. Morning after breakfast drive down to reach Joshimath 44 Km from Badrinath. Overnight stay in the Hotel Dronagiri.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 15 : Joshimath - Rishikesh

  Morning after breakfast drive (257 km) down to reach Rishikesh. On arrival check-in the Hotel for overnight stay. In the evening after wash and change visit Laxman Jhula, Thirteen storied temple, Geeta Ashram, Parmarth Niketan and later join the Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat. Latter return back to the Hotel for overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Triveni Ghat
• Day 16 : Rishikesh - Delhi

  Morning after breakfasts drive to Delhi (227 km). lunch enroute. Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to airport for onwards journey.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch

Package Start From

• Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

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