Best of the Season – Trekking 2008

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Gangotri Temple

Mt. Shivling

On the trek

Badrinath Temple

Connecting the two holy shrines of Gangotri and Badrinath, this trail traverses from one glacier to the other to cross the high pass of Kalindi 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.
 

Itinerary

Day 01: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi 150 Km. Overnight Hotel
Leave for Uttarkashi (1150 mt), which takes 5-6 hrs. Arrive Uttarkashi and transfer to Hotel. Uttarkashi is also the  training centre  for  many mountaineering and trekking expedition in Gangotri area. Overnight Hotel

Day 02 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri : Drive : 4-5 Hrs. Overnight hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to reach Gangotri via Harsil approx 25 km before Gangotri (3050 mt) by covering approx 95 km in 4-5 hrs. On arrival check into Hotel / Tourist Banglow.
There is a beautiful Gorge at Bhairav Ghati over which there is a steel gurder bridge. Gangotri is the place where the Goddess Ganga descended on Earth from Heaven. Evening visit the  Gangotri temple of Goddess Ganga where thousands of devotees throng to pay homage to her.  . Witness the special Ganga Arti in the temple.  Overnight  Guest house.

Altitude : Gangotri (3000m).

Day 03 : Gangotri - Trek to  Chirbasa to Bhojbasa  Trek  5-6 hrs Overnight tents.

Morning after breakfast trek to Bhoj basa. The entire trek is along the  roaring Bhagirathi river. Reach the campsite of Bhojbasa(3800m), home of birch (now only a few left in the much denuded area) and setup camp. Evening walk to one of the high points  closeby is recommended for better acclimatization. Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight camp.

Altitude : Bhojbasa (3800m)

Day 04: Bhojbasa . Day free for acclimatization. Overnight camp.

Day 05. Trek Bhojbasa-Gomukh - Tapovan 4- 5hrs. Overnight camp.

Morning after breakfast trek to Gomukh. The entire trek is gradual ascent till Gomukh. Explore the area and continue trek to Tapovan. Trek from Gomukh to Tapovan is difficult and goes through the boulders. Later we traverse the Gangotri glacier to reach Tapovan.  Overnight camp.

Altitude: Tapovan (4450m)

Day 06: Trek Tapovan-Nandanvan 5hrs.
Traverse the Gangotri glacier and cross the Raktaban stream after an hour's walk. Another 2hrs walk brings you to the head of the Chaturangi valley. Traverse the icy glacier to reach the top. Make camp at the junction of Gangotri and Chaturangi glaciers on a green meadow.

Altitude : Nandanvan (4505m)

Day 08: Trek Nandanvan-Vasukital  6-7hrs.
Walk along a stream with views of Meru and Bhrigupanth. After 5kms, we bypass the outlet of the valley leading towards Bhagirathi and come to a deep gorge eroded by the glacier. Descend diagonally towards the snout of the lateral glacier to reach Vasukital. Camp near the lake at the foot of the North-west ridge of Vasuki Parbat.

Altitude : Vasukital (4900m)

Day 09: Trek Vasukital- Kharapathar (4450m) 4-5 hrs
This days walk is over stony rubble and crossing moraines. Camp.

Altitude : Kharapathar (4450m)

Day 10: Trek Kharapathar – Kalindikhal Base  4-5 hrs
Camp at a small campsite by the Sweta glacier

Altitude : Kalindikhal Base (5500m)

Day 11: Trek Kalindi Khal Base camp to Rajparav(4910m) 4-5 hrs
Start early in the morning to climb the Kalindi Pass (5967m). Descend over snow fields to camp.

Altitude : Rajparav(4910m)

Day 12: Trek Rajparav – Arwatal  4-5 hrs
Moving on the side of an icefall, the route descends to a small lake, Arwatal. Kamet and its neighbours are visible. Camp overnight.

Altitude : Arwatal ( 3900 Mts)

Day 13: Trek Arwatal-Ghastoli  3hrs.
Walk down Arwa nalla with its profusion of wild flowers. A leisurely day to camp at Ghastoli.

Altitude : Ghastoli (3900m)

Day 14: Trek Ghastoli-Mana (3135)-Badrinath (3100m) 5-6 hrs
and drive 2kms to the hotel in Badrinath..

Altitude : Badrinath (3100m)

Day 15: Badrinath- Rishikesh.

Drive 11 hrs. Drive to Rishikesh. Drive 12hrs. Trip & Services Ends Here.

The Fixed Departure trips are inclusive of:

1. Twin sharing accommodation at Road heads in Guest Houses / Tourist Bungalows/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 Toyota Jeeps & mini buses, with handpicked drivers who have been trained to drive westerners on mountain roads).

4. Services of English speaking professional trekking guide, cook, and 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, evacuation, damages /claims, & 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.

The above Cost is :

1. Subject to Government service taxes which are 3.09%   at present.

2. Non commissionable. 

3. Valid for the Trekking season for 2008 from February to December.

For Further Information & Bookings please contact:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations  Pvt. Ltd.
The pioneer Tour operator in Himalayas for individuals & groups

About us

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations is a pioneer company specialized in trekking, rafting, Yoga Retreats, & Yatra (Pilgrimage) tours in Uttarakhand. Handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to Uttarankhand (Garhwal) Himalayas for trekking, rafting, pilgrimage, yoga retreats   & special interest tours, GHE has its own fleet of brand new cars, jeeps, and mini buses with  latest world class rafting &  trekking equipment.

GHE has its own hotels &  best located guest houses camps & Retreats,  and do not sublet its clients to other operators.  GHE has

● World Class Rafting & Trekking equipment.
● High Bank  Peasants Cottage : Best located hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh
● Ganga Nature Camp – Rafting Beach at Brahmpuri.
● High Bank Himalayan Retreat On the Ganges - Tented resort at Shivpuri where luxury is blended with pure  nature.
● Himalayan  Heights – High Himalayan camp amidst thick cedar forest with breathtaking view of 180  Degrees view of the Himalayan peaks.
● Fleet of brand new cars and jeeps.
● Above all -Team of dedicated experienced professionals working with the company for more than 18 years.

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