Overview
Gangotri is also a stop on the ‘Chota Char Dham’ pilgrimage route. Aside from religious beliefs, if you are an avid nature lover, this journey will provide you with a combination of spiritual fulfillment and immediate pleasure of your better senses. Proper hygiene and sanitation are maintained throughout the day as part of the daily hygiene regimen to provide the highest care and personal safety of the visitors.
Cross the Gangotri glacier and arrive at Tapovan, which is recognized for its picturesque environment. The magnificent Bhagirathi group of peaks including Neelkanth Peak may be seen from here. The Gangotri hike takes you through pine forests and flowery valleys.
The Gangotri glacier is one of the principal sources of the holy river Ganges, and there are several mythical traditions related with the Ganges’ origin and fall.
This journey visits several such locations, beginning with the spiritual city of Rishikesh, widely known as the “Gateway to the Himalayas.” After arriving in Uttarkashi, the starting point for many trekking trips, you will arrive at Gangotri. The Gangotri trek begins here and takes you via Bhojbasa as you walk beside the Bhagirathi River.
Total Trekking Distance:Â 47Â km (approx.)
Maximum Altitude:Â 4,400m
Temperature Range: May to June: 11 to 23-degree; October to December: 3 to 19-degree
Travel by road from Haridwar to Uttarkashi (1,150 m) (195 km/7-8 hours).
Drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri (3,048 m) (90 km/3-4 hours by road)
Trek from Gangotri – Bhojbasa (3,658 m)
Trek from Bhojbasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan (4,400 m)
Trek from Tapovan – Bhojbasa – Chirbasa (3,300 m)
Trek from Chirbasa – Gangotri, drive from Gangotri – Uttarkashi (90 km)
Drive from Uttarkashi to Rishikesh/Haridwar
In the morning, you will be transported to Rishikesh/Haridwar.
This incredible Gangotri Gaumukh trek will come to a conclusion with your arrival.
Know Before You Go for Gangotri Trek
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