21 Days Mt Gangotri Peak Expeditions Trekking Tour Uttarakhand
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Trip Overview
Embark upon a less-traveled route and experience the brilliance of the Gangotri Peak Expedition. This high altitude trek in the Gangotri Valley of Garhwal Himalayas is an extraordinary location that will give you goosebumps at every turn. Follow the trek trail and move through alpine meadows, lush valleys, dense forest, streams, and waterfalls. This trek is the perfect option for self-discovery in this isolated and less-touristy location.
Immerse in iconic views of Gangotri III, Mt. Rudugaira, and Auden’s Col with this exhilarating trek. Spend a night by the peaceful Rudugaira Lake and witness the three mountains peaks rising above the Rudugaira glacier. This is an ideal trek tour for the professional climbers that will inculcate numerous memories for a lifetime.
Highlights:
- Witness a thrilling and adventurous trek to the Gangotri Peak
- Polish your mountaineering skills and learn the basic techniques
- Enjoy scenic car drives from Delhi to Rishikesh to Uttarkashi to Gangotri and back
- Visit the India Gate, Lodhi Gardens, and Humayun’s Tomb In Delhi
- Witness Laxman Jhula, Ganges river, Shiva Mandir and the evening aarti in Rishikesh
- Have a holy dip in the hot springs of Gangnani
- Spend the night in a beautiful campsite by the Rudugaira river bank
- Experience trekking through high altitude Base Camps and climb the Gangotri Peak
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
After arrival in Delhi, we will first visit the IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation) to complete any formalities and briefings. The guests can explore the city and visit India Gate, Lodhi Garden, and Humayun’s tomb or rest for the day. - Day 2: Drive from Delhi to Rishikesh
Witness a 7-hour scenic drive from Delhi to Rishikesh, after breakfast and check-in the hotel. The guests can either rest or visit the Laxman Jhula, Shiva Mandir, and other famous attractions in Rishikesh. Enjoy the evening aarti and recreation activities, followed by an overnight stay at a hotel. - Day 3: Drive from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi
Enjoy early breakfast and begin a picturesque drive to Uttarkashi, crossing the Bhagirathi River. We will also complete all sorts of local administration and visit the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, the top mountaineering institute in India. We will spend the night in a hotel. - Day 4 : Drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri
Today we will enjoy a beautiful drive to Gangotri, which will take approximately 6 hours. Halt at Gangnani and have a holy dip in the hot springs. Continue drive to Gangotri and acclimatize for the day. - Day 5: Gangotri to Nala Camp
Today we will begin our trek to the Nala Camp and cross the Rudugaira River on the way. Follow the ascending trail to reach the beautiful campsite beside a lush meadow on the banks of Rudugaira River. - Day 6& 7: Nala Camp to Base Camp
We will trek to the Base Camp and acclimatize for 2 days. During our stay at the Base camp, we will test our technical skills, study the weather, and understand the terrain of the route. All the trekkers will be briefed about the plan and practice the following activities for two days: - Self-arrest technique
- Using fix ropes
- Attaching and detaching carabiners
- Trekking with Crampons
- Ways to tie knots
- Ascending and descending techniques
- Self-rescue techniques
- Handling common accidents
- Using Ice axe
- Day 8: Stay at base Camp; Load ferry to ABC and return
We will load ferry and transfer it to the advanced base camp. Head back to Base Camp for overnight camp. - Day 9: Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp
Vacate the Base camp and trek towards the Advanced Base Camp for setup. - Day 10: Rest Day at ABC
We will acclimatize at the Advanced Base Camp and practice a short height gain. Spend the night at ABC. - Day 11: Load ferry to Summit Camp and return to ABC
Once again we will load ferry to Summit Camp and return to ABC for overnight stay. - Day 12: Set up Summit Camp
We will leave ABC and set up the Summit Camp today. - Day 13: Attempt to the Summit
Today we will be our first attempt to the summit. If we are successful, we will head back to the Summit Camp. Overnight we will stay at the summit camp. - Day 14: Another day to Summit
This day is also reserved for the Summit Camp and we will spend the night there. - Day 15: Summit Camp to ABC
Descend to the Advanced Base Camp for an overnight stay. - Day 16: Descend to BC
Vacate ABC and descend down to Base Camp. - Day 17: Rest Day
Explore the surrounding area and spend the night at Base camp. - Day 18: Base Camp to Gangotri
Trek back to Gangotri and stay the night in a hotel. - Day 19: Drive from Gangotri to Uttarkashi
Today we will drive back to Uttarkashi and enjoy scenic landscapes on the way. - Day 20: Drive from Uttarkashi to Delhi
Travel to Delhi by road and witness a beautiful drive. - Day 21: Departure from Delhi
We will visit the IMF in the morning and complete the remaining formalities, followed by departure.
Included
- Professional High Altitude Trekking Guide with fluency in English
- Three meals a day during the trek
- Local Guide, Cooks and Helpers
- Climbing guide support to the summit
- Accommodation in tents
- Camping and trekking equipment
- Porters and Mules for carrying extra baggage
- Breakfast in Hotel
- First Aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- All Permits, government taxes etc.
- State Govt. Fees
Excluded
- Professional High Altitude Trekking Guide with fluency in English
- Three meals a day during the trek
- Local Guide, Cooks and Helpers
- Climbing guide support to the summit
- Accommodation in tents
- Camping and trekking equipment
- Porters and Mules for carrying extra baggage
- Breakfast in Hotel
- First Aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- All Permits, government taxes etc.
- State Govt. Fees
Good to Know
The trek is carried out in an environment-friendly way so that no harm is done to nature and the surroundings. The organizer of the trek offers an easy cancellation policy in case you decide to cancel the trip because of some unavoidable circumstances.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
After arrival in Delhi, we will first visit the IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation) to complete any formalities and briefings. The guests can explore the city and visit India Gate, Lodhi Garden, and Humayun’s tomb or rest for the day. - Day 2: Drive from Delhi to Rishikesh
Witness a 7-hour scenic drive from Delhi to Rishikesh, after breakfast and check-in the hotel. The guests can either rest or visit the Laxman Jhula, Shiva Mandir, and other famous attractions in Rishikesh. Enjoy the evening aarti and recreation activities, followed by an overnight stay at a hotel. - Day 3: Drive from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi
Enjoy early breakfast and begin a picturesque drive to Uttarkashi, crossing the Bhagirathi River. We will also complete all sorts of local administration and visit the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, the top mountaineering institute in India. We will spend the night in a hotel. - Day 4 : Drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri
Today we will enjoy a beautiful drive to Gangotri, which will take approximately 6 hours. Halt at Gangnani and have a holy dip in the hot springs. Continue drive to Gangotri and acclimatize for the day. - Day 5: Gangotri to Nala Camp
Today we will begin our trek to the Nala Camp and cross the Rudugaira River on the way. Follow the ascending trail to reach the beautiful campsite beside a lush meadow on the banks of Rudugaira River. - Day 6& 7: Nala Camp to Base Camp
We will trek to the Base Camp and acclimatize for 2 days. During our stay at the Base camp, we will test our technical skills, study the weather, and understand the terrain of the route. All the trekkers will be briefed about the plan and practice the following activities for two days: - Self-arrest technique
- Using fix ropes
- Attaching and detaching carabiners
- Trekking with Crampons
- Ways to tie knots
- Ascending and descending techniques
- Self-rescue techniques
- Handling common accidents
- Using Ice axe
- Day 8: Stay at base Camp; Load ferry to ABC and return
We will load ferry and transfer it to the advanced base camp. Head back to Base Camp for overnight camp. - Day 9: Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp
Vacate the Base camp and trek towards the Advanced Base Camp for setup. - Day 10: Rest Day at ABC
We will acclimatize at the Advanced Base Camp and practice a short height gain. Spend the night at ABC. - Day 11: Load ferry to Summit Camp and return to ABC
Once again we will load ferry to Summit Camp and return to ABC for overnight stay. - Day 12: Set up Summit Camp
We will leave ABC and set up the Summit Camp today. - Day 13: Attempt to the Summit
Today we will be our first attempt to the summit. If we are successful, we will head back to the Summit Camp. Overnight we will stay at the summit camp. - Day 14: Another day to Summit
This day is also reserved for the Summit Camp and we will spend the night there. - Day 15: Summit Camp to ABC
Descend to the Advanced Base Camp for an overnight stay. - Day 16: Descend to BC
Vacate ABC and descend down to Base Camp. - Day 17: Rest Day
Explore the surrounding area and spend the night at Base camp. - Day 18: Base Camp to Gangotri
Trek back to Gangotri and stay the night in a hotel. - Day 19: Drive from Gangotri to Uttarkashi
Today we will drive back to Uttarkashi and enjoy scenic landscapes on the way. - Day 20: Drive from Uttarkashi to Delhi
Travel to Delhi by road and witness a beautiful drive. - Day 21: Departure from Delhi
We will visit the IMF in the morning and complete the remaining formalities, followed by departure.
Included
- Professional High Altitude Trekking Guide with fluency in English
- Three meals a day during the trek
- Local Guide, Cooks and Helpers
- Climbing guide support to the summit
- Accommodation in tents
- Camping and trekking equipment
- Porters and Mules for carrying extra baggage
- Breakfast in Hotel
- First Aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- All Permits, government taxes etc.
- State Govt. Fees
Excluded
- Professional High Altitude Trekking Guide with fluency in English
- Three meals a day during the trek
- Local Guide, Cooks and Helpers
- Climbing guide support to the summit
- Accommodation in tents
- Camping and trekking equipment
- Porters and Mules for carrying extra baggage
- Breakfast in Hotel
- First Aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- All Permits, government taxes etc.
- State Govt. Fees
Good to Know
The trek is carried out in an environment-friendly way so that no harm is done to nature and the surroundings. The organizer of the trek offers an easy cancellation policy in case you decide to cancel the trip because of some unavoidable circumstances.