Name of the Trip : Source of the Ganges

Grade: Difficult

Number  of  Days: 09  

Number of Nights : 08

OM

2010

Jai Ganga Ma

Fixed Departures

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2010

January

February

21^st, 28^th

March

April

May

2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th

June

6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th

July

4^th

August

29^th

September

12^th, 19^th, 26^th ,

October

3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31st

November

7^th,

December

SOURCE OF THE GANGES  -  TAPOVAN TREK 

Enjoy 8 nights 9 days trip to the heart of majestic mountains, and trekking to the source of the most important river and the living Goddess of India, the Ganges. One also trek to one of the finest alpine meadows of Garhwal Himalayas, Tapovan,  the meditation ground for the Gods at the base of dream mountain "Shivling". We stay one full day in Tapovan to make exclusive walks to the base of  high peaks and to witness the out standing sun rise and sun set on Shivling and Bhagirathi group of peaks. 

We also stay in river side resort in Uttarkashi for acclimatization and relaxation

ITINERARY

DAY 01. RISHIKESH\UTTARKASHI     DRIVE 5-6 HRS.    OVERNIGHT RIVER SIDE RESORT                                                                     Early morning drive to Uttarkashi. Arrive and transfer to river side  nature Resort. Remaining day to Relax and to acclimatize. Dinner and overnight rive side resort.

DAY 02. UTTARKASHI/ GANGOTRI      DRIVE: 5-6  HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.   Morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri. may make a comfort stop at Gangnani hot springs. Those who want can have a quick refreshing bath in the pool\ shower. Arrive Gangotri and transfer to hotel. Visit Gangotri temple for Arti, evening prayer dedicated to goddess Ganges. Dinner and overnight hotel.

DAY 03. GANGOTRI\ BHOJBASA        TREK: 5- 6 HRS.   OVERNIGHT CAMP         Morning after breakfast visit the famous Gangotri temple. Later we trek to Bhojbasa. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi river. Arrive Bhojbasa and camp. Afternoon free to explore the area and to enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight in tents.

DAY 04. BHOJBASA\ GOMUKH\ TAPOVAN       TREK:5-6 HRS       OVERNIGHT CAMP
 Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. After breakfast trek to Gomukh, the source of the Ganges. Explore the area and trek to Tapovan, one of the finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. Today we traverse the entire Gangotri glacier to reach Tapovan. Arrive Tapovan and camp. Dinner and overnight camp.

DAY 05.TAPOVAN:      OVERNIGHT:  CAMP  Day free to explore the area. One can read, meditate , walk to the base of high peaks and explore high altitude flora and fauna. Evening encounter the most panoramic sunset on high peaks.  Dinner and overnight camp.

DAY 06. TAPOVAN\ NANDAN VAN  TREK 2-3 HRS. OVERNIGHT:  CAMP  Morning after breakfast trek to Nandanan. Today we traverse the Gangotri Glacier to reach  Nandan van .  Arrive and camp . Meals and overnight camp.

DAY 07. NANDAN VAN / BHOJBASA      TREK : 4-5 HRS.        OVERNIGHT CAMP  Early morning enjoy the sunrise on high peaks. After breakfast  trek to down to Bhojbasa. Arrive Bhojbasa and camp.  Dinner  and overnight camp.

DAY 08. BHOJBASA\ GANGOTRI      TREK: 4-5 HRS .     OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

Morning  after breakfast trek down to Gangotri.  Meals and  overnight hotel.

DAY 09. GANGOTRI \ RISHIKESH       DRIVE: 9-10  HRS.  We take the early morning car to Rishikesh. We stop for a refreshing hot water bath at the Gangnani hot springs, Packed lunch enroute. Arrive Rishikesh.

Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.

Altitude:   Gangotri :3148 Mts. , Bhojbasa :3792mts. , Gomukh 3,898 Mts. Tapovan 4460 Mts.

Name of the Trek : Source of the Ganges Tpovan nandanvan Trek

No. of Days : 09

Options

Details of main services

Cost Per Person

Hotels Used

SRS*

Standard

Using transportation by Non AC Toyota Qualis  + Accommodation in medium budget hotels + Porter age of camping Equipment  & ration + Vegetarian hygienic meals  on the trip + Services of English Speaking guide &  cook on the trip + Trekking Permit & camping Fee on the trek . Porterage of personal Baggage on trek up to 10 Kgs

INR 44,989/-

Per Person

Utterkashi – Mahima Resort

Gangotri  - Standard Hotel Manisha

INR9989

Deluxe

Using transportation by AC Toyota Qualis Jeeps +  Accommodation in best available  hotels + Porter age of camping Equipment  & ration + Best meals options :Vegetarian hygienic meals  on the trip + Services of Good English Speaking guide&  cook on the trip + Trekking Permit & camping Fee on the trek Porterage of personal Baggage on trek up to 15 Kgs.

INR 54,989/-

Per Person

Utterkashi – River Side Nature Resort

Gangotri – Dlx rooms Hotel Manisha

INR  11,989

The Fixed Departure trips are inclusive of:

1. Twin sharing accommodation at Road heads in Guest Houses / Tourist Buglows/hotels during the entire trip. (As we give round the year business to the hotels we get very god discounted rates which are finally passed  on to the clients , as we calculate the cost of the treks on discounted rates.)

2. All meals hygienically cooked and served by our specially trained staff for westerners. (We emphasize a lot  on food and all our cooks are specially trained to provide hygienic food to westerners).

3. Transportation from Rishikesh to Rishikesh.

(We have our own brand new Cars / Tata Sumos, Toyota Jeeps & mini buses,  with hand picked drivers who have been trained to drive westerners on mountain roads).

4. Services of English speaking professional trekking guide, cook, camp staff during the entire trip. (All our trekking Guides & camp staff are from this area only and know the area very well. All trekking Guides and most of the camp staff have dome First Aid and CPR courses and do refreshing courses every year )

5. All tourist taxes during the travel.

6. Visit to all important temples and places during the entire trip.

7.Camping equipment on the trek e.g. tents, mattresses, sleeping bags etc. (We have brand new spacious tents and other trekking equipment however we recommend clients to bring personal sleeping bags). 

8. Portage of food, camping & kitchen equipment  on  the trek.

9. Portage of personal baggage on trek. ( only in Deluxe options)

10. Trekking permits and camping fees on the treks.

Cost does not Include:

1.Items of personal nature e.g. table drinks, telephones, laundry, insurance, medical services and services in unforeseen circumstances.

2.Riding ponies on trek. ( Can be arranged on actual by the guide on the trip)

3.Any other trip other than specified above.

Costs are  :

1. Subject to Government service taxes which is 2.57%   at present.

2. Net & Non commissionable

3. Valid for the Trekking season for 2010 from February  to  December