ABOUT GANGOTRI

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Group Size

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Maximum Altitude

3415M

Transportation

None (can be arranged at an additional cost)

Cost per person in INR

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Duration

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Gangotri Dham, located at the height of 3,415 meters (approx.) on the Himalayan range in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, holds a very special place in the hearts of Hindus. It is one of the four sacred and important pilgrimage sites of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. Amid all the natural beauty and grace which the mountains and altitude of the place affords, what makes Gangotri one of the holiest places is its intimate connection with River Ganga (the Ganges).

Ganga Maa (mother), the much revered deity of Hindus, originates from the Gangotri glacier at Gaumukh which is some 18 km from the Gangotri town. It is said that Goddess Ganga came to earth in order to wash away the sins of King Bhagirathi's ancestors. From the folds of mythology till the present time, Ganga River has always been a sacred source of purity for the mankind. Coming to Gangotri for a religious tour is not only a religious duty but a spiritual calling too.

Overview

The following is a day wise itinerary from Gangotri to Gangotri. This entire trek is fully customizable. There are small hamlets near Gangotri like Mukhwa, Harsil, Purali, Bhagori where one can get an insight into the lives of people living in these high altitudes. Should you require transport to or from Gangotri, accommodation at Rishkesh and/or Uttarkashi, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Inclusions

1) Accommodation at Gangotri on twin sharing basis
2) Gangotri national Park permits
3) All meals from Gangotri to Gangotri
4) Sleeping tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent
5) Services of an experienced trek leader.
6) Services of a cook and kitchen staff.
7) Porters carrying common trek equipment.
8) Medical kit with oxygen cylinder.

Exclusions

Transfers to/from Gangptri. It can be arranged from Dehradun at an additional cost. Please reach out to us if you need the same.
Gratuities/Tips
Your travel and medical insurance
Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, telephone, laundry, etc
Any other expenses of a personal nature
Porters for carrying personal luggage. It can be arranged at an additional cost of INR 2500 per 12kg load.
GST of 5%

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Arrival at Gangotri (3000m)

You will arrive at Gangotri Dham today and check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit the temple and witness the Ganga arati.

Day 2 :

Acclimatization Day at Gangotri

We take acclimatization very seriously and believe that it is a major contributor for the success of any trek. So today, you will acclimatize yourselves. We'll take you on a short hike to Pandava Gufa. We encourage you to walk around in and around today.

arati.