| Gangotri Nandanvan Tapovan Trek |
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| (Rishikesh-Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Bhojwasa-Tapovan-Nandanvan-Bhojwasa-Gangotri-Rishikesh ) |
| Grade : High Altitude - Mild Trek |
| Season : Apr-Nov |
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| Duration : 8 Days |
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| Gaumukh is where the waters of Ganga tricke 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 doesn't appear so. From gangotri we move along the beaten track towards chirbasa, which is on the tree line. From here we get a clear view of the Bhagirathi peak.beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes reall desolated 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 Shivling from here, is like an ice-cream cone rising towards the sky. Nandanvan is another day's-trek ahead. From Gaumukh to Tapovan the ascent is steep, and as we climb, the view of the surrounding peakes becomes clearer. They appear to be just a stones throw away. Nandanvan is situated at the base of the Bhagirathi group of peaks, and can be reached after crossing the gangotri glacier. It is an alpine meadow nestling in the shadow of the Bhagirathi peaks. |
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| Accessibility : Air-Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant 18 Kms. Rail-Nearest Rail head is Rishikesh. 24 km is Haridwar and 45km Dehradun Road-Well connected by motorable road, from Haridwar, Dehradun 45 km and New Delhi 225 km |
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| Day 1 : Rishikesh |
| All the participants are requested to assemble at GMVN -Tourist Rest House, Muni-ki-Reti, Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight at TRH Muni-ki-Reti, Rishikesh. |
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| Altitude : 356 |
| Temp : Max 41oC Min 35oC |
| Accommodation : AC, DLX, EXE, DORM |
| Description : Rishikesh is the base for Chardham Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. |
| Local Sites : Triveni Ghat, Laxman Jhoola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev |
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| Day 2 : Gangotri |
| Drive to Gangotri 252 kms.Hot lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at TRH Gangotri. |
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| Altitude : 3048 |
| Temp : Max 15oC Min 0oC |
| Accommodation : DLX, ORD, DORM |
| Description : Ganga is descending from heaven to earth here,it is in the midst of giant Deodars and Conifers nestles the Tiny settelment of Gangotri from Gaumukh to Deoprayag, Ganga is known as Bhagirathi, and through all these pages she has been so addressed . On the right bank of the river is the holy temple of Ganga,whilst on the left bank there are few Ashrams, Hindus from all over the world shown undying faith in these shrines. The temple of Ganga was origanally constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa of Nepal. The word Gangotri exudes peace and Divine love, it means that Ganga is descending from Heaven to Earth at this spot,Hundreds of years back, the entire stretch of land from Gaumukh to Gangotri was covered with Glaciers and Ganga emerged at this place. |
| Local Sites : Gaurikund fall, Devghat, Bhagirath Shilla and Patangana |
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| Day 3 : Bhojwasa |
| 14 kms trek to Bhojwasa with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at TRH Bhojwasa. |
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| Altitude : 3792 |
| Temp : Max 24oC Min 2oC |
| Accommodation : ORD, DORM |
| Description : The base point of Gaumukh Glacier(The source of Holy river Ganga). |
| Local Sites : Visit Gaumukh |
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| Day 4 : Tapovan |
| 10 kms trek to Tapovan with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -4463 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Meadows of Tapovan ( Meditation Ground), a green lush valley in summers confined by the many named and unnamed peaks of Garhwal Himalayas. Herds of Bharals(Blue Mountain Goats) on mountain redges is a common sight from here. |
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| Day 5 : Nandanvan |
| Trek to Nandanvan 8 kms through Gangotri Glacier,with packed lunch.Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -4500 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Nandavan is the base camp of Bhagirithi peaks. From here one can view the majestic Shivling peak. |
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| Day 6 : Bhojwasa |
| 12 kms trek to Bhojwasa with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in TRH Bhojwasa. |
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| Altitude : 3792 |
| Temp : Max 24oC Min 2oC |
| Accommodation : ORD, DORM |
| Description : The base point of Gaumukh Glacier(The source of Holy river Ganga). |
| Local Sites : Visit Gaumukh, Nandanvan, Tapowan |
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| Day 7 : Gangotri |
| Trek to Gangotri 14 kms with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in TRH Gangotri. |
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| Altitude : 3048 |
| Temp : Max 15oC Min 0oC |
| Accommodation : DLX, ORD, DORM |
| Description : Ganga is descending from heaven to earth here,it is in the midst of giant Deodars and Conifers nestles the Tiny settelment of Gangotri from Gaumukh to Deoprayag, Ganga is known as Bhagirathi, and through all these pages she has been so addressed . On the right bank of the river is the holy temple of Ganga,whilst on the left bank there are few Ashrams, Hindus from all over the world shown undying faith in these shrines. The temple of Ganga was origanally constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa of Nepal. The word Gangotri exudes peace and Divine love, it means that Ganga is descending from Heaven to Earth at this spot,Hundreds of years back, the entire stretch of land from Gaumukh to Gangotri was covered with Glaciers and Ganga emerged at this place. |
| Local Sites : Gaurikund fall, Devghat, Bhagirath Shilla and Patangana |
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| Day 8 : Rishikesh |
| 252 kms drive to Rishikesh.Lunch enroute. Arrival Rishikesh.Tour concludes |
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| Altitude : 356 |
| Temp : Max 41oC Min 35oC |
| Accommodation : AC, DLX, EXE, DORM |
| Description : Rishikesh is the base for Chardham Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. |
| Local Sites : Triveni Ghat, Laxman Jhoola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev |
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