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SOURCE OF GANGA TREK
Source OF Ganges Trek – Gangotri : Gaumukh : Nandanvan : Tapovan
Source of Ganges trek (Gaumukh : Tapovan : Nandanvan
trek) :
Region : Garhwal Himalayas - Uttarakashi.
Duration : 8 /10 days
Altitude : Max.4500m.
Grade : Moderate
Best Season : May / June / August / September/October.
Place covered : Rishikesh : Uttarakashi : Gangotri : Gaumukh :
Tapovan : Nandanvan
GANGOTRI : GAUMUKH : TAPOVAN : NANDANVAN : TREKKING
Along the right bank of bhagirathi stands the shrine of
Gangotri dedicated to the Goddess. Perched at a height of 3042m; it was
constructed in the early 18th century by a Gorkha Commander, Amar Singh
Thapa. Now it's a famous pilgrimage center. The picturesque pilgrimage in
the hinter lands of the Himalayas.From Gangotri the trek takes you to 'Gaumukh'
(translates to cows mouth), the mythological source of the river Ganges,
which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier. The Gaumukh Glacier is the
source of Bhagirathi (Ganga) and is held in high esteem by the devouts who
do no miss the opportunity to have a holy dip in the bone chilling icy
water. It is 18 kms from Gangotri. This trek combines the experience of
mountain climbing, rock climbing, boulder-hopping and glacier traversing.
The trek is not a very rigorous one and is easily negotiable by non
mountaineers too. From Gangotri the trail move along the beaten track
towards Chirbasa, which offers a clear view of the Bhagirathi Peak. Beyond
Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate - in fact, many trekkers refer
to it as the "Arctic Tundra". From Chirbasa it's on to Bhojwasa. Gaumukh,
the source of the sacred river Ganges, is just four kilometers ahead. From
Gaumukh to Nandanvan, one traverses along the Gangotri and Chatturangini
glaciers. Pitch a camp at the junction of chatturangini and Bhagirathi
gangotri glaciers. From Nandanvan, view the Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshana,
thelu peaks and Kedar Dome. From Gaumukh to Tapovan the ascent is steep
before arriving at the lush green meadows of tapovan,. It is an alpine
meadow nestling in the shadow of the Bhagirathi peaks. From here, the
Shivlinga Peak looks like an ice-cream cone rising towards the sky.
There are ideal spots for camping which are also base camps for Bhagirathi,
Shivling, Meru, Kedardom and many other peaks the Garhwal Himalayas.
Enjoy the 8 - 10 days trip to the heart of majestic mountains, and trekking to the source of the most important river and the living Goddess of India, The Ganges. We make exclusive walks to the base of of high peaks and to witness the out standing sun rise and sun set on Shivling and Bhagirathi group of peaks. One joins Indian pilgrims doing their pilgrimage to the source of Ganges and encounters Babas & Sadhus on trek, some of them living round the year in difficult cold conditions doing yoga, meditation and other spiritual practices.
Can't find a perfect holiday package.
