TREK TOWARDS RIVER GANGES
Haridwar, India
Best time to travel: September/ October and May/ June
Day 1: ARRIVAL DELHI
Upon arrival at Delhi’s international airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you with the arrival transfer and check in formalities at the hotel.
Day 2: DELHI CITY TOUR
After breakfast proceed for Full day sightseeing tour of Delhi explore the Qutab complex which houses India's biggest single tower Qutab Minar and the 4th century rust free Iron Pillar; drive past the Mughal citadel named Lal Qila (Red Fort); and Lutyens Delhi with its tree lined boulevards leading to the British Viceroy's Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) now the official residence of the President of India, the secretariat, India gate and Parliament House. Also visit the grand Jama Masjid and Humayun's Tomb– the only monument ever built by a queen in memory of her beloved king husband ,which was an inspiration for several other monuments, such as the incomparable Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day 3: DELHI – HARIDWAR (By: Train) HARIDWAR- SHIVPURI (By: Surface)
Today in time transfer to railway station to board train for Haridwar
Departure: Delhi At: 0650 Hrs By: Dehradun Sh Express
Arrival: Delhi At: 1130 Hrs
Upon arrival in Haridwar you will be driven towards Shivpuri Enroute visiting ashrams and temples in Haridwar city. Upon arrival in Shivpuri you will check in at camps later proceed for lunch.
Rest of the day is at leisure, dinner and overnight at the camps / Tents on the banks of River Ganga
Day 4: SHIVPURI
Today after breakfast proceed for a rafting trip, return back to the camp for lunch, rest of the day is at leisure for own independent activities.
Overnight at the Camps / Tents in Shivpuri
Day 5: SHIVPURI- UTTARKASHI (By: Surface)
Today after breakfast you will be driven towards the trek start point at Gangotri. Today's drive entails the 140 km drive up to Uttarkashi (1158m).
Arrive and check into tourist bungalow for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: UTTARKASHI- GANGOTRI (By: Surface)
Today morning after breakfast you will be driven to Gangotri. Gangotri is at 3,048m and it is best to take a day-off here to acclimatize and make preparations for the trek.
Upon arrival in Gangotri check into tourist bungalow for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: GANGOTRI
After breakfast visit the Gangotri temple and the Ashrams in Gangotri, followed by a short warm up trek.
Rest of the day is free at Gangotri for acclimatization
Overnight at the hotel
Day 8: GANGOTRI- BHUJBASA (Trek)
After breakfast start the trek for 14-km trek to Bhujbasa at 3,800m. Establish camp at Bhujbasa.
The Dinner and overnight stay in tents / tourist rest house.
Day 9: BHUJBASA- GAUMUKH- BHUJBASA (Trek)
After breakfast, start the two-hour trek to Gaumukh (3892m) the mythological source of the Ganges.
We have the option of carrying on to Tapovan (4463m), a grassy meadow on the eastern bank of Gangotri glacier, which is the base camp for climbing expeditions to the beautiful Shivling (6,543m), the Matterhorn of the Himalayas.
Trek back to Bhujbasa after picnic lunch. Dinner and o/n in tents / rest house.
Day 10: BHUJBASA- GANGOTRI (Trek) GANGOTRI- UTTARKASHI (Surface)
After breakfast, trek back to Gangotri and drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight in Uttarkashi.
Day 11: UTTARKASHI- SHIVPURI (Trek)
Early Morning you will be driven to Shivpuri, Rest of the day is at leisure and Overnight at the beach Camps.
Day 12: SHIVPURI- HARIDWAR (Surface) HARIDWAR- DELHI (Train)
After leisurely breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed for the sightseeing of Rishikesh visiting different Ashrams and temples, later you will be driven towards Haridwar railway station to board train for Delhi
Departure: Haridwar At: 1815 Hrs By: Dehradun Sh Express
Arrival: Delhi At: 2245 Hrs
Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer and check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: DELHI- DEPARTURE
Today in time departure transfer for International airport of Delhi to board flight for onward destination
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