Overview
Arrive at Dehradun early in the morning to participate in the Vasuki Tal trek, which takes you past the glaciers of Gaumukh and the snout of Gangotri, as well as adventurous glacier crossings, boulder hopping, and other such activities. Brace yourself before venturing to the tops of the glaciers, where you will discover the greatest views of some of the Himalayas’ most famous mountains, including Mount Shivling, Vasuki Parbat, the Bhagirathi Massif, and many more. During the expedition, you will be able to see the great Bhagirathi River on your side, cross rugged terrain, and tackle developed steeps.
Highlights
Quick Facts About Vasuki Tal Trek:
Vasuki Tal Trek Duration: 7N/8D
Maximum altitude:Â 14638Â ft.
Vasuki Tal Trek difficulty:Â Moderate
Trek distance:Â 63 Kms
Temperature: 16°C to 0°C
Best Time To go for Vasuki Tal Trek:Â April-June, August-Sept
ATM:Â You will find ATMs in Uttarkashi
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Rishikesh 234 km before Gangotri on NH58 and is well connected by railway network with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, and many other destinations to Gangotri.
By Air:
How to reach by Air- The nearest airport to Gangotri is Jolly Grant Airport which is located around at the distance of 250kms. This airport is well linked to Delhi and there are numbers of daily flights to Delhi which connects to major parts of the country.
By Road:
Gangotri can be reached only via road in a bus, privately operated jeeps, SUVs/ other vehicles. The journey from Rishikesh takes about 12 hours. Taxi/Jeeps are also available from Taxi Stations in Rishikesh, Haridwar & Dehradun. Tourist cabs are available from Dehradun/Rishikesh.