Gangotri Yamunotri Gaumukh

Tips for Travellers for Planning their Tour

Night halt Plan
2 Nights stay in Barkot.
1 Night stay in Gangotri
2 Nights stay in Bhojbasa
1 Night stay in Uttarkashi

Inclusions
- MAP Plan (Breakfast and Dinner)
- Transportation as per itinerary by - AC/Non AC Car
- Trekking Guide (For Gaumukh)
- Trek Entry Fee
- Trekking Permits
- All program according to itineraries on full board (on way to Gaumukh)
- All land transfer as per above on the given Itinerary
- Transport cost may vary depending upon the number of persons or group size.
- Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel/camp/guest house availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
- Minimum 4 Person required to confirm the booking.

Exclusions
- 5% GST Extra
- Any portage at hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
- Costs and expenses for medical treatment in case of evacuation or in case of any medical condition or emergency or otherwise for any reason.
- Room service, Telephone calls and Laundry
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle
- Entry fees for Forest/Temples/Park/Monuments and Activities like Cable Car, Ropeway, Helicopter Services or wherever applicable.
- Travel Insurance or any other kind of insurance (Trekkers are advised to obtain applicable insurance on their own).
- Activities like Porter, pony, horse, Cable Car, Helicopter Services or wherever applicable.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Price Include
- Hire charges for mules if hired by trekkers for personal luggage or personal ride.
- Any kind of personal expenses.

Itinerary

Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot (184 Kms approx. 6.5 hours drive)
Morning start drive Haridwar to Barkot via Dehradun Drive to barkot, arrive in Barkot check in hotel dinner overnight stay.

Day 2: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot 6ksm Trek and 36kms drive each side
Morning breakfast drive to Hanuman Chatti, from here you have to take local jeeps for Janki chatti (It helps to reduce the trek upto 8 kms), and  start trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Hanuman chatti. There after drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3: Barkot to Gangotri (200 Kms approx 7 Hours drive)
After breakfast we drive to Gangotri. Arrival at Gangotri, take a Holy Dip in the sacred Ganges and visit Gangotri Temple, Perform Puja. Dinner & Night stay is at hotel in Gangotri.

Day 4: Gangotri to Bhojbasa Trek (14 Trek 3792 mts/12440 ft)
Morning after Breakfast Trek to Bhojbasa. Stay in Ashram or Tent. Overnight stay is at hotel in Bhojbasa.

In the morning meet our trekking guide and start your trek towards Bhojwassa via Chirbasa (3600mt). From Gangotri we move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa, which is on tree line. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi River. Beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. In fact, it has been referred to as Artic Tundra by many trekkers. From Chirbasa we trek further to Bhojwassa, the entire trail passes through dense forest

Day 5: Bhojbasa to Gaumukh Trek (4.5kms oneside 3890 mts/12760 ft) Back Bhojbasa

Early in the Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. After breakfast trek to Gomukh (3890mt), the source of the Ganges. Gomukh is where the water of Ganga trickles down from the glaciers. The sages called it 'Gomukh', because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow's mouth. Explore the area and trek back to Bhojwassa for overnight stay.

Gomukh : The Gomukh glacier is the source of Bhagirathi (Ganges) and is held in high esteem by the devout that do not miss the opportunity to have a holy dip in the bone chilling icy water.

Day 6: Bhojwassa - Gangotri (14kms Trek 4-5 hrs) - Uttarkashi (95 kms/3-4 hrs)
Morning after Breakfast get ready for trek down to Gangotri and from here drive to Uttarkashi. Arrive in Uttarkashi check in hotel. In the evening, visit Lord Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay is at hotel in Uttarkashi.

Day 7: Uttarkashi to Haridwar (200kms approx)
After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival at haridwar tour end.