Arrive Rishikesh/ Haridwar and we drive to Uttarkashi


Situated in the Uttarakhand state of India, Uttarkashi is the district headquarters. It is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of about 1158 meters above sea level. Uttarkashi, close to Rishikesh, is commonly known as a holy city.

Overnight stay at hotel in Uttarkashi.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Gangotri

Gangotri is a city in the Uttarkashi district of India in the Greater Himalayan Range, at an altitude of 3,100 meters. Gangotri is one of the major religious places in the Char Dham pilgrimage areas. River Ganga rises from the glacier beyond Gangotri and merges into the Alaknanda River, passing through Devprayag.


Check-in at the guest house

Acclimatization walks around Gangotri: We cross the Bhagirathi at Surajkund and start on the trail towards Kedar Taal. The intention is to climb up the route for about 2 to 3 hours and then turn back. Some climbing for 3 hours and then descend down to Gangotri.

Overnight at guest house in Gangotri.

The trek begins from today. Carrying just our essentials in a backpack
A leisurely walk of 9 km gets us to our first tented camp by the waters of Bhagirathi amongst trees of birch and pine (Chir), at Chidbasa.

Chirbasa is situated at a distance of about 9 km from Gangotri on the thick forest of tall blue cedar and pine trees. For trekkers, the route of Gaumukh-Tapovan trek starts from Gangotri, about 18 km from Gomukh. Chirbas makes an ideal mid camp.

Overnight Camping in Chirbasa.

Bhojbasa is a beautiful place of rugged areas, situated at an altitude of about 3,775 meters above sea level. The trek starting from Gangotri goes to Bhojbasa for14 km trek through rugged terrain to the Bhagirathi River.
We reach Bhojwasa and we will make an excursion to Goumukh (Snout of famous Gangotri glacier)

Return to Bhojwasa for a hot lunch.


Overnight camping at Bhojwasa.

We will walk through Goumukh again and crossing the Gangotri Glacier to its true left side
Climb up onto the alpine meadow of Tapovan (4463m / 14639ft).

Tapovan comes from the two root words tapas - meaning penance and by extension religious mortification and austerity, and more generally spiritual practice, and vana, meaning forest or thicket. Tapovan then translates as forest of austerities or spiritual practice.


Gomukh Tapovan trek is considered to be the most thrilling trek. The Gomukh glacier is one of the main water sources of the sacred Ganges. Around the glacier, one can also see the peaks of the Gangotri group and many other attractions. It is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site also. This would be a photographer?s paradise.

Overnight stay in tented camp.

After breakfast we begin our journey to Nandanvan (4500 m / 14760 ft). At a distance of 27 km from Gangotri, Nandanvan is a small plain situated on the Bhagirathi Glacier at an altitude of 4330 meters in Uttarkashi district. It is a long trek on moraine, steep ascending and descending. The Gangotri glacier has the base of the Bhagirathi Peaks, which takes about 5 - 6 hours and is also known to offer a view of the peaks from Mt.

From here we have spectacular views of Mt. Shivling and Meru.

Overnight Camping to Nandanvan.

After breakfast in the morning, we trek to Vasuki Tal.

Vasuki Tal is a high glacial lake situated at an altitude of 14,200 feet above sea level. The Himalayan flowers seen here are Brahma Kamal and others, which bloom around the lake, making it divine. This trek to Vasuki Tal is amazing. A steady climb from Nandanvan will get us to the campsite near a small lake.

Overnight camping at Vasukital.

Rest day at Vasukital.

Overnight camping at Vasukital.

After breakfast, we start our 6 km trek to Khada Pathar (5456m / 17895ft).

Crossing the Satopanth Glacier we reach Khada Pathar in approximately 4 ? 5 hrs.

Overnight camping at Khada Pathar.

After walking for 6-7 hours on the glacier we would need to camp on the glacier. This would be a long tiring day.

Overnight at camping

On a long days walk with greater views of Sweta, Chandra and many other peaks.

The Kalindikhal Pass trek is considered to be one of the toughest treks in Uttarakhand and is still widely known for its route leading to the sacred Badrinath temple. The Kalindi Khal is a high altitude mountain pass connecting Gangotri and Gastoli. is. It is considered to be the highest pass in the world and forms the most famous trekking pass of the Garhwal Himalayas.

Camp at the Kalindi Khal base.

After an early breakfast, we start our trek then start to descend to reach Rajaparav. In todays trek, we can see many peaks like Kamet (7757m), Mana (7272m).

Overnight camping in Rajaparav

After breakfast, we continue our descent with crossing Saraswati River. Arwa Tal treks through dangerous icy terrain to cross many streams. 12 km from Badrinath lies the Arwa Tal.

Overnight at Arwatal.

Today?s walk is more gradual with fantastic views of many named and unnamed rocky peaks and spires. Camp near a beautiful groundwater pool.

Overnight at camps in Ghastoli.

Our last day walk tour is mostly on army road. We can finally go to Bhima Pul and Mana village. We meet our waiting vehicle Mana. Badrinath: It is one of the four Dham pilgrimage centers in India and derives its name from the temple of Badrinath. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Overnight stay in a small & clean guesthouse / Hotel.

Early morning long drive to Rishikesh from Badrinath

Overnight stay at hotel in Rishikesh.

After breakfast, check out and end of the trip