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India is a kaleidoscope of colours, customs, costumes and cuisines. You can scale the mighty Himalayas, journey across the Thar Desert, get a tan on the sunny beaches, sight the majestic tiger and will still need an entire lifetime to explore the unique plurality of this land.
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Great Indian Outdoors - Gangotri-Goumukh Trek |
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Day 1: |
Arrive Delhi |
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Day 2: |
Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh |
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Day 3: |
Rishikesh - Gaurikund |
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Day 4: |
Gaurikund - Kedarnath |
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Day 5: |
Kedarnath - Gaurikund |
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Day 6: |
Gaurikund - Maggu |
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Day 7: |
Maggu - Panwali Khanta |
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Day 8: |
Panwali Khanta - Ghuttu |
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Day 9: |
Ghuttu - Baghi Chatti |
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Day 10: |
Baghi Chatti - Budakedar |
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Day 11: |
Budakedar - Belak Khal |
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Day 12: |
Belak Khal - Lata - Gangotri |
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Day 13: |
Gangotri - Bhojbasa |
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Day 14: |
Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan |
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Day 15: |
Tapovan - Bhojbasa |
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Day 16: |
Bhojbasa - Gangotri |
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Day 17: |
Gangotri - Uttarkashi |
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Day 18: |
Uttarkashi - Delhi |
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This is an indicative itinerary which can be fully customised for you
Celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion, the Garhwal Himalayas are said to be the "Abode of the Gods". The river Ganges takes its source in this remote massif, at the sacred shrine of Gangotri, and rushes down to the plains in a torrential fury. Very few trekkers follow this itinerary which will lead to one of the most important spots of Hindu spirituality, where you will experience a strange atmosphere of religious fervour.
18-day trek: From Kedarnath, where hundreds of pilgrims arrive from all regions of India, the path proceeds at first along the sacred Bhagirathi river, then through dense forests and grassy areas as far as Lata. From there it is a 5-hour drive to Gangotri, where the second part of the trek starts. Near Gaumukh, close to the Source of the Ganges, you will experience the strange view of half-naked saddhus in the lotus position, meditating on the bank of the bubbling stream pouring out the glacier. Further up, Tapovan is a grassy area with numerous brooks, surrounded by snowy peaks.
22-day trek: It is a round-trip itinerary starting in Kedarnath, along the sacred Baghirathi river, then heading west, through dense forests and grassy areas. The nothern part of the itinerary will offer magnificent views of several high altitude lakes.
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