Trekking

Gangotri-Badrinath Trek

This trek Connects the two holy shrines, Gangotri and Badrinath, this trail traverses from one glacier to the other to cross the high pass of Kalindikhal just under 6000m. The walk is mostly over the moraines and the snow fields with deep crevasses and gives great opportunities to view the high altitude wildlife and camp by some small glacial lakes.

This trek is for the most adventurous and fit trekkers only who possess a fundamental ability of high altitude trekking and mountaineering. It is a rare experience indeed. This trip involving visit to two of the most important pilgrimage for Hindus in India, Trekking to the source of the most important living goddess of India and to the heart of Great Himalayas to the base of highest peaks and negotiating high passes.

Gangotri-Badrinath Trek Itinerary :

Day 01 : Rishikesh to Uttarkashi ( 1885 mts ) :
Take early breakfast & drive for 145 kms to UttarKashi. O/N Guesthouse.

Day 02: Uttarkashi to Gangotri (3040 mts ) :
This we will drive into Higher reaches of Himalayas, The drive from Uttarkashi to gangotri is around 100 kms & takes 5 hrs. O/N guesthouse.

Day 03 : GANGOTRI (3040 m) :
Its a Day free for Exploring Gangotri & Planning our further trek. O/N Guesthouse.

Day 04 : Gangotri to Bhujbasa ( 3650 mts ) :
This is first day of our trek to Bhojbasa, It's well defined pilgrimage route of 14 kms, Its a 5 hrs of walking to the source of Holy Ganges, Our trek will take us through Chirbasa known for it Chir Forest. This day we will have a majestic view of Mount Shivling & Mount Meru. O/N camps.

Day 05: Bhujbasa to Gaumukh (3900 m) to Tapovan ( 4,463 mts ) :
Its a great day of trekking from Bhojbasa to Tapovan, Its a trek of 12 kms that takes around 5 hours ,enroute will come to Gaumukh Glacier which is source of Holy Ganges, Once can see Bhagirathi peak & later a steep climb will take us to Tapovan, which the base of Mount Shivling , Mount Meru. Tapovan is open grassland & is a Ideal place for camping. O/N camps.

Day 06: Tapovan to Kalindi pass (5947 mtrs) Nandan Van (4500 mts) :
We start our trek from Tapovan to Nanadan van, Its a Challenging day of 10 kms , we will walk along the left banks of Gangotri Glacier. O/N Camps.

Day 07: Nandanvan to Vasukital ( 4890 mts ) :
On this day we will trek on the steedy asend of 4 hrs to Vashukital , we will walk along the Chaturangi Glacier. O/N camps at Vasukital..

Day 08: Vasukital to Khara Pathar ( 5456 mtrs ) :
We start our early trek & walk for 5 hrs to Khara Pathar, which is known for its sheer rock face. O/N camp.

Day 09: Khara Pathar to- Kalindikhal Base :
This the tough day of the trek, Its a walk of 10 kms from Khara Pathar to Kalindikhal base, trek offers viwe towering Sweta Glacier , Satopanth peak ( 7075 mts ) & Chandra parvat ( 6739 mts ). O/N Camps.

Day 10: Kalindikhal Base to Rajparav (4910 mts ) Via Kalindi pass (5947 mtrs) :
After early breakfast we start our trek to Rajparav , Its a demanding day of trek with crossing ice falls & climbing slopes. Its a 6 hrs trek via Towering Kalindi Pass (5947 Mts ). O/N

Day 11: Rajparav to Arwatal (3910 mts ) :
Start your trek from Rajparav to Arwatal , its a 13 kms trek which take 6 hrs. O/N camps.

Day 12: Arwatal to Gastoli (3795 mts ) :
Take early breakfast & trek to Gastoli which is 16 kms from Atwatal. Enroute we will cross Border police check point. Its a 7 hours trek. O/N camps.

Day 13: Ghastoli to Mana to Badrinath (3133mts ) :
Its the last day of our trek , during which we will cover 14 kms to Mana Village which is road head & Later drive to Badrinath, which is India's one of the most Important Pilgrimage & it the part of one of four most important shrines in Himalayas. O/N guesthouse.

Day 14: Arwatal to Gastoli (3795 mts ) : Take early breakfast & trek to Gastoli which is 16 kms from Atwatal. Enroute we will cross Border police check point. Its a 7 hours trek. O/N camps.

Day 14 -15:
Badrinath to Joshimath to Rishikesh.