Trek to the Source of Ganga Tour

Package Overview

Dodital is a Freshwater Lake in Uttarakhand, India, Situated At a Height of 3,024 Metres (9,921 Ft). According to One of the Popular Legends Lord Ganesha Chose this Place as His Abode. There is also a Temple Devoted to Lord Ganesha Here. Another Name for this Lake is 'dhundital' Meaning Ganesh Ka Tal or Lake of Ganesha. We Approach Dodital Trek from Human Chatti Which is in Yamunotri Valley. Yamunotri is the Source of the Yamuna River and the Seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is Situated At An Altitude of 3,293 Metres (10,804 Ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas and Located Approximately 30 Kilometers (19 Mi) North of Uttarkashi. It is One of the Four Sites in India's Char Dham Pilgrimage.

highlights
tapovan Base Camp
view of Bhagirathi and Shivling Mountain- 6500m
gangotri Shrine- One of the Famous 4 Pilgrimages
interaction with Sadhus/ Sants and Their Lifestyle
a Great Views of Source of Ganga - Gaumukh
highest Point 4500m




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50% Advance Payment Confirms Your Booking.
We Will Transport all Your Belongings for You So that You Only have to Carry Your Day Pack with Camera, Water Bottle and Jacket.
We Serve Three Meals a Day Including Snacks and Drinks. We Provide a Variety of Tasty Healthy Food Including Indian, Chinese and Western Meals with Lots of Vegetables and Fruit.Accommodation in Rishikesh.

Personal Insurance.

All alcoholic beverages and personal expenses.

Sleeping bags can be provided at an additional cost of Rs.100 per day.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : DRIVE TO UTTARAKASHI

  Trip Starts from Rishikesh drive to Uttarakashi. It is spectacular drive which views Bhagirathi valley. Bhagirathi River is dammed at Tehri and it forms a reservoir of 22km behind the dam. It takes us 7 hours to reach Uttarakashi. Uttarakashi is a big town of this valley which supplies essential stuff to the villagers of nearby areas. Upon arrival, we check in to our room and rest of the day is spent in exploring the surrounding. Overnight at Guest house.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 2 : DRIVE TO GANGOTRI

  The Source of Ganga, Gaumukh (or Gomukh) is 18km further upstream from Gangotri. The trek to Gaumukh is gradual, and several pilgrims undertake the journey to pay homage to the river at its known source. Overnight stay at Guest House Gangotri is one of the major 4 Hindu pilgrimages of Uttarakhand, where it is believed that Ganga river originates & came first time into earth. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga - the daughter of heaven, took the form of a river to absolve the sons of King Bhagirath's predecessors, following his severe penance of several centuries. Lord Shiva received Ganga into his matted locks to minimize the impact of her fall. This small town is centered on a temple of the goddess Ganga, which was built by the Gorkha General, Amar Singh Thapa in the early 18th century.
• Day 3 : TREK TO CHEERBASA

  interact with the villagers. It takes about an hour or 2 to get to the villag
• Day 4 : TREK TO BHOJBASA

  Day starts with small uphill to the main trail and then trail gets gradual up to Gaumukh. It is about 9km and takes about 4-5 hours to reaches Bhojbabsa. Bhojbasa has a small temple there. Our camp is at Bhojbasa for overnight stay but we go up to Gaumukh for acclimatization as it is 4000m and then return to our camp. Dinner, Overnight Stay at Camp.
• Day 5 : TREK TO TAPOVAN

  Till Gaumukh, it is a well-defined trail. But after Gaumukh, it is full of boulders on Glacier. After crossing the moraine and glacier, we finally reach the place from where we leave the Gangotri glacier below and climb very steep uphill to reach Tapovan from where rises the Shivling Peak (6543m) flanked by Meru (6630m) and Kedar Dome (6808m). Tapovan is surrounded by many famous peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas. You can see the peaks of Bhagirathi & Sudershan from Tapovan, a base camp of Shivling Mountain. The view from Tapovan is definitely worth the effort. We set up camp and spend the rest of the day exploring the area. Dinner & overnight stay in tents.
• Day 6 : TREK TO CHEERBASA

  Morning after breakfast we start our 13 km trek back to Cheerbasa. On arrival, have dinner and overnight stay at Cheerbasa.
• Day 7 : TREK TO GANGOTRI AND DRIVE TO UTTARAKASHI

  Morning after breakfast trek back to Gangotri and board to our vehicles & drive to Uttarakashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
• Day 8 : DRIVE TO RISHIKESH

  Morning after breakfast it takes 7 hours to drive to Rishikesh from Uttarakashi. Lunch is served on the way. Trip ends after arrival at Rishikesh

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Road transportation from Rishikesh to Rishikesh by car.
• Accommodation in tents on twin share basis during trekking.
• All meals (Day 1 Lunch to Day 8 Lunch)
• All camping gear including tents and sleeping mattress. Kitchen and toilet tent.
• Permits and entrance fees.
• Good English speaking guide, cooks and porters, mules.

Exclusions

• Accommodation in Rishikesh.
• Personal Insurance.
• All alcoholic beverages and personal expenses.
• Sleeping bags can be provided at an additional cost of Rs.100 per day.

Price & Rates

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Village and Post Shivpuri, Distt Tehri Garhwal, Office : 16 Km Above from Rishikesh, On Nh-58. Near Shivpuri Police Chouki - 249192
• 08069247161 (Ext : 879)
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