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A five hour drive (225 km) from Delhi brings you to Rishikesh, gateway
to the Garhwal Himalayas and first recipient of the torrential Ganga
in the plains. Check in at the tourist bungalow at the edge of the
forest not far from the sacred banks of the Ganga, where you watch
the sun dip with the sound of conch shells wafting in the air as devout
Hindus immerse themselves inthe holiest of all rivers.
Feel the bracing mountain air as you ascend the mighty Himalayas over
a winding road to Devprayag (72 km), confluence of the Alakananda
and Bhagirathi, two major tributaries fed by the vast snow fields
high above as they wend their way through rocky boulder strewn gorges
and lush green valleys, a river-runners paradise! Splash down into
the Ganga in your inflatable rafts with your expert river guide for
the thrill of a lifetime : the adrenaline rushes through your veins
as you roller- coast, shooting wild rapids and cataracts of the roaring
river alternating with moments of tranquillity while floating serenely
on placid stretches between densely forested shores echoing with the
sounds of the jungle. Camp tonight by the riverside on a sandy cove.
The river engulfs you once again this morning after a hearty breakfast.
Beach your raft for lunch before hitting the wildest section that
plummets you down to Rishikesh in one breathless rush! Tonight lose
yourself in contemplation of mighty mother nature. Dinner and overnight
at the tourist bungalow, Chila.
Drive
up to the sacred shrine of Gangotri via Uttarkashi. Far below the
Bhagirathi ribbons through its steep sided valley with a majestic
backdrop of snowclad mountains.
Tonight at the tourist bungalow, Gangotri. (10,300 ft)
Begin
your trek toward Gaumukh, traditional source of the Ganga, halting
overnight at Bhojbasa. You are accompanied by an expert mountain guide,
high altitude porters andcook.
You trek through virgin forests of pine and birch Camp overnight at
Bhojwasa.
Trek 7 kms to Gaumukh before pitching camp at 15,500 ft. You are surrounded
by some of the highest mountains in the world, pristine and awe-inspiring.
Here you become one with nature... overawed by the mighty grandeur
of the Himalayas.
A 6 km trek brings you to Nandanvan providing fascinating views of
Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshana, Thelu peaks and Kedar dome. Overnight
camp in alpine style tents. 
A
glacier crossing and traversing a rocky facefor
6 km brings you to Tapovan, a lush green meadow grazed by bharal -
blue mountain sheep. A very ideal camping site one is loath to leave!
Descend to Bhogwasa where you camp tonight with a wonderful feeling
of elation.
Trek the last leg of your journey to Gangotri from where you take
the transport to Rishikesh. A last night in the mountains as you celebrate
your adventure in the Himalayas.
Depart for Delhi by road this morning reaching in time for lunch.
Disperse. Adventure
tours are dependent on prevailing conditions of the natural environment
and subject to suitable adaptations and changes.
The above itinerary is a typical one and priced at the rate of USD
85/- per day per person ex-Rishikesh, for a minimum of 4 persons,
which includes expert guides, porterage, all meals and tentage.
Transfers will be extra depending on the mode of transport: car/bus.
Transfers by private car/jeep ex Delhi will cost USD 25/- per person
per day including detention for the period of the trek.
Similar itineraries can be executed depending on individual requirements
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