Gaumukh Trek
Duration: 08 Days\07 Nights
The trek follows the Ganges to its source at Goumukh, the snout of river Ganges. Move along the beaten track towards Bhojbasa, enroute passing Chirbasa. From Chirbasa the terrain becomes desolate and barren. In fact, it has been refered to as the Arctic Tundra by many trekkers. The trek offers enchanting views of Mt. Shivling & Bhagirathi group of mountains.
Day 01: Delhi - Rishikesh
Morning leave Delhi to reach Rishikesh by evening. On arrival Check-in at the hotel . Evennig at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast drive further 155 kms to reach Uttarkashi. On arrival welcome tea/coffee and allotment of the tents. After lunch relax at the resort. Evening take up a short hike on the nearby mountain. Dinner & Overnight at the resort.
Day 03: Uttarkashi - Gangotri
Morning after breakfast drive (95 Km / 2-3 Hrs) to Gangotri (3048 m) passing through Harsil a scenic settlement of the Budhist people and a 354 feets high span bridge at Bhairav ghati. Upon arrival, check in the Hotel. Rest of the day to relax and get acclimatised. Visit Gangotri temple in the evening for aarti. Lunch, Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 04: Gangotri - Bhojbasa
Morning after an early breakfast and with packed lunch start trekking (14 Km / 4-5 Hrs) to Bhojbasa (3658 m) following the river Bhagirathi. From Bhojbasa you can have majestic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and stay at the camp.
Day 05: Bhojbasa - Goumukh - Bhojbasa
Morning after breakfast trek (8 Km / 3-4 Hrs) to reach Goumukh, the source of river Ganges. One can have a wide view of the peaks in this region.Return trek to Bhojbasa (9 Km / 4-5 Hrs). Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 06: Bhojbasa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi
Morning after breakfast, trek down to Gangotri (14 Km / 3-4 Hrs) with packed lunch. On arrival drive (95 Km / 2-3 Hrs) to Uttarkashi. Take a sightseeing tour of Uttarkashi - visit Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Vishwanath temple this temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The main attraction of this temple is the Shivling which is 60 cm high & 90 cm circumference).
Day 07: Uttarkashi - Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive back to Rishikesh. Check in hotel and dinner & overnight stay Rishikesh.
Day 08: Rishikesh - Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the airport.
