Gangotri Trek
Gaumukh is where the waters of Ganga trickle down from the glaciers. The sages called it 'Gaumukh', because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow's mouth; though today it no longer appears so. From Gangotri we move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa, which is on the tree line. From here, we can get a clear view of the Bhagirathi Peak.
Beyond Chirbasa, the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. In fact, it has been referred to as the Arctic Tundra by many trekkers. From Chirbasa, we reach Bhojwasa. Gaumukh Glacier is just four kilometers ahead. To reach Nandanvan, we need to take a detour from Bhojwasa.The first glimpse of Shivlinga Peak from here, is like an ice-cream cone rising towards the sky. Nandanvan is another's day-trek ahead.
From Gaumukh to Tapovan the ascent is steep, and as we climb, the view of the surrounding peaks becomes clearer. They appear to be just a stone's throw away. Nandanvan situated at the base of the Bhagirathi group of peaks, can be reached after crossing the Gangotri Glacier. It is an alpine meadow in the shadow of the Bhagirathi peaks.
This specially designed hiking and trekking tour in Gangotri Nandanvan, Garhwal Himalayas is a combined effort of a team of certified mountaineers and travel agents in India aiming at making travel economical and affordably cheap for the budget trekker walking in the Himalayas as well as maintaining quality at par with the world-class standards. We feel our job, as tour operators and trek guides, is to design treks giving our customers a memorable experience in trekking adventure.
Itinerary (Gangotri - Nandanvan - Tapovan Trek):
Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Bhojwasa - Tapovan - Nandanvan - Bhojwasa - Gangotri - Rishikesh
Altitude Nandanvan: 4337 m
Grade: Moderate
Time: Summer
Duration: 8 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day
Day 1 (Rishikesh, Garhwal Himalayas India):
Arrive Rishikesh. Meet Gypsy Feet representative. Gangotri Nandanvan Trek starts. Dinner and overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 2 (Gangotri):
Drive to Gangotri 252 kms. Hot lunch en route. Dinner & overnight in Gangotri.
Day 3 (Nandanvan / Tapovan):
On day 3 of Gangotri Nandanvan Trek, after breakfast we undertake acclimatization/load ferry trek to Nandanvan/ Tapovan (4460 m) with packed lunch. In the afternoon, return trek to Bhojwasa for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 4 (Tapovan):
10 kms trek to Tapovan with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 5 (Nandanvan):
Trek to Nandanvan 8 kms through Gangotri Glacier, with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp
Day 6 (Bhojwasa):
On day 6 of Gangotri Nandanvan Trek, we do a 12-km trek to Bhojwasa with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Bhojwasa.
Day 7 (Gangotri):
Trek to Gangotri 14 kms with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Gangotri.
Day 8 (Rishikesh, Garhwal Himalayas India):
252 kms drive to Rishikesh. Lunch en route. Arrival Rishikesh. Gangotri Nandanvan Trek concludes.
