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Source of Gange Gaumukh
Source of Gange Gaumukh Haridwar Uttarkashi Gangotri Rishikesh Ganga Arti Bhagirathi river Uttranchal Garhwal
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Source Of Gange (Gaumukh)


Ganga a holiest river drain a large portion of India , hence worshiped as mother Ganga , and rises in the icy caves of Gaumukh in the snout of the Gangotri. Groups of pilgrims and saints ( Sadhu ) can be seen to paying homage in various temple’s and on the bank of Gange .After Gangotri glacier Tapovan has attracted Trekkers since time memorial only cause of its sheer captivity beauty with Gangotri glacier and high mountains around.

You will be visiting the pilgrimage site of Haridwar ( The gate way to the God ) where Kumbha Mela is held every twelve years and Rishikesh the sanctuary of saint and Sadhu’s . evening join the Arti at Ghat , most fascinating religious ritual in the world , grand arti ( religios song to honor the Mother Ganga .

Region
Season

Duration
: Uttranchal (Garhwal)
: May-June , Sep – Oct.
: 13 days (5 days trek)

Day 1:-Arrive in Delhi
, reception in airport
Source of Gange Gaumukh

transfer to hotel.

Day 2:- Delhi- Rishikesh (340 m) 224km 5h
Transfer to railway station , train till Haridwar , visit bathing Ghat and transfer to Rishikesh .night in hotel.

Haridwar - is the gateway of pilgrimage, from time immemorial. Haridwar is one of the four pilgrim centre where Kumbha is held every twelve years. Most sacred bathing ghat is called Har-Ki- Pauri, or Brahma Kund.

Day 3 :- Explore Rishikesh : “Sanctuary of saint and Sadhu”
Rishikesh , situated on the bank of river Ganga and surrounded on three sides by Himalayan ranges is a great pilgrimage centre of India . Visit Ancients temple ‘s and Ashram. At Trivani Ghat , Evening held “Ganga Arti ”, most fascinating religious ritual in the world , grand arti ( religios song when pilgrims light a butter lamp with fresh flowers and offering to the Goddess

 
Day 4:- Rishikesh to Uttarkashi (1158 m) 160 km
Pleasant drive through several village to Uttarkashi, on arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay, evening visit ancients temples and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.

Day 5:- Uttarkashi- Gangotri (3048 m):
Drive 108Km through up-stream to scintillating river Bhagirathi. Winding shady roads swinging conifer trees and beautiful Himalayan hamlets. On arrival check in to the Tourist bungalow, evening visit Temple of Gangotri (Goddess mother Ganges),.

Day 6:- Gangotri-Bhujbassa (3792m): 14 km Trek

Source of Gange Gaumukh

Up stream to Bhagirathi river, passes through the Chir Bassa (Pine Jungle), further Bhujbassa (Birch Jungle), this trek is a beautiful feeling of spirituality. The sun kissing Himalayan peaks. all above 6000m, stand over there as a sentinels of valley of Gods, overnight at Tourist Bungalow or Camp.

Day  7:- Bhujbassa-Gaumukh (4000 m) -Tapovan (4465 m) 5h  Trek
Trek 04 km to the sources of Ganges; Gaumukh (cow’s mouth). Pilgrims come over to take holy water and holy dip in Bhagirathi river to wash their sins, Further steep trek over Gaumukh glacier to Tapovan for about 4 Kms . camp .

Day 8:- Tapovan: Explore Tapovan Trek
Full day to explore the beautiful place in the lap of Shivling peak,. This is an excellent place to feel pin drop silence of majestic Himalayas and supernatural power. One can trek towards Meru glacier, up to 5000m and visit glacier Lake. If lucky enough mountain goats can be seen as well.

Day 9:- Tapovan - Chirbassa (3600m) 12 km  5h  Trek
Trek back to Chirbassa, overnight at camp.

Day 10:- Chirbassa-Gangotru-Uttarkashi : 6 km  2h  Trek
Trek back to Gangotri, followed drive to Uttarkashi, on the way stop at Gangnani for hot spring bath, overnight camp

Day 11 :- Uttarkashi to Rishikesh 160 km
Same way back, afternoon explore Rishikesh, over night in hotel .

Day 12 :- Rishikesh to Delhi .
Transfer to Haridwar, Train to Delhi, over night in hotel. 224 km

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Day 13:- Visit Delhi, evening flight to onward destination :End of service .

Extension : one can extend their tour for rafting in Gange :1 to 3 days from day 11 onwards.








Cost Per person Cost  per  Person
Departure  For  Group Organised Departure  a  la carte
From – 12/05/08 to 24/05/08
From – 02/06/08 to 14/06/08
From – 16/06/08 to 28/06/08
From - 22/0908 to 04/10/08
From - 06/10/8 to 18/10/08
Cost – 777 euro ( Base 7 person minimum )
2 pax ----- 995 €
3 pax ----- 925 €
4/6 pax --- 837 €
7 plus ----- 777 €
Single supplement 210 €                       210 €

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Ground transport as per itinerary,

Airport transfer (domestic and international),

Twin sharing room on medium class neat and clean hotel,

Delhi on BB basis,

Rest full board,

English speaking guide

During the trek transport by pony, Mule or porters

Twin sharing spacious tent, foam mattress, dining tent, camping chair,

Kitchen team with all necessary items,

Tour leader complimentary for the group of more than 10 pax for include services

Environment fee

 

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Flight Domestic & International,

Monument fees,

Visa, airport tax,

Insurance, sleeping bag,

Food in Delhi, beverages ,

Personal exp, Medical evacuation,

Tipping, camera fee.


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