Duration: 21 Days / 20 Nights
Camel Safari: 15 Days
Grade: Moderate
Highest Point: Tapovan (4,400 meters)
Best Season: May-June & September-October
Destinations: Delhi – Rishikesh – Gaurikund – Gangotri – Tapovan – Rishikesh - Delhi

Trip Profile
This trip will be carried out in two phases. The first phase starts from Gaurikund and passes through the spiritual heartland of the subcontinent taking a very old pilgrim route from Kedarnath (the site of ancient Kedarnath temple) to the source of holy Ganges river Gangotri. You continue the trek from Sonprayag through Panwalikanta to Buddha Kedar while ascending and descending through picturesque villages, terraced fields and alpine meadows. You finally descend to the Malla road head, completing the first phase of your trek and from here you are transferred by road to Gangotri - the most scenic pilgrimage site in the Garhwal Himalayas.

The second phase of the trek starts by walking through the lush rhododendron forests and alpine pastures to visit Gaumukh (meaning cow snout). It is here that the Ganges River gushes out from the glacier snout overlooked by Shivling (6,543m), a majestic spire of rock and ice, after crossing the rubble strewn glacier slopes that lead to the vast meadow at Tapovan. After spending a couple of nights in this fabulous location and excursions to the nearby Kedar Dome and Meru glacier, retrace your steps to Gangotri and drive back to Delhi via Uttarkashi, Rishikesh and the magnificent pilgrimage town of Haridwar.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
The trip starts from Delhi where you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi - Rishikesh
Travel by road to Rishikesh. Check into hotel and later that day take a sightseeing tour of Rishikesh.

Day 03 Rishikesh - Gaurikund
In the morning drive to Gaurikund, the starting point of the trek.

Day 04-12 Gaurikund - Kedarnath - Sonprayag-Panwalikanta - Belak – Lata (Malla) road head.
The first phase of the trek will begin from Gaurikund and come to an end at Lata (Malla).

Day 13 Transfer from Malla to Gangotri
Drive from Malla to Gangotri by car/bus to start the second phase of the trek.

Day 14-18 Gangotri - Tapovan - Gangotri
The second phase of the trek begins: Gangotri to Tapovan and back to Gangotri.

Day 19 Gangotri to Rishikesh
Transfer by road from Gangotri to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is located at about 1,360 feet above sea level and is believed to have accommodated yogis and sages who lived and practiced penance here. Rishikesh represents the gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh. The spectacle of the Ganges rushing through the Himalayan foothills is an awesome sight. Several temples dot the banks of the Ganges at Rishikesh.

Day 20 Drive from Rishikesh to Delhi
A short 4-5 hour drive to New Delhi.

Day 21 Delhi - Onward Destination
Transfer to airport to board flight home.

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