Best Treks from Gangotri
Nowadays, Trekking has become popular for many reasons. People want to enjoy a peaceful environment with some adventure, so here we are going to find out some of the best treks from Gangotri. However, many of the best and most adventurous treks start from Gangotri. It is in Uttarakhand and thus you can enjoy the view of the Gadwal Himalayas. Gangotri is the base camp hence many of the best treks from Gangotri are mention in this blog. Nevertheless, you can read about the treks and their details and decide which trek to choose.
- Gaumukh Tapovan Trek
This trek can be done in around 8 days. Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is included in the best treks from Gangotri because it is moderate and can be challenging. Besides it allows one to take a view of bigger summits like Mt Shivling, Bhagirathi peaks, and Medy Peak. However, this trek is one of the oldest treks so, many trekkers now want to move forward to new treks like Kedarkantha and Rupin Pass. however, they forget that old is gold.
Day 1 you have to reach Gangotri. On day 2 trek from Gangotri to Chirbasa. Day3 Chirbasa to Bhojbasa. Day 4 Bhojbasa to Tapovan. Day5 Tapovan to Bhojbasa. Day 6 Bhojbasa to Gangotri. Day7 Drive back from Gangotri to Dehradun. However, the last day is a buffer day and includes an extra day.
- Kedartal Trek with Patanginidhar
Kedartal Trek is completed in around 7 to 8 days. This trek includes many challenges and along with challenges, you will have your adventure. This trek is one of the best treks from Gangotri because it brings you close to the mountains. Nevertheless, there are only a few treks that make you feel like that. Trekkers need to prepare for this trek because you have to climb boulders and the terrain is tricky. Nonetheless, rain can make the trail slippery.
Day1 Dehradun to Gangotri. Day 2 Trek from Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak. Day3 Bhij Kharak to Kedar Kharak. Day 4 Kedar Kharak to Kedar Tal and then come back to top Kedar Kharak. Day5 Kedar Kharak to Patangini Dhar Basecamp. Day 6 Patanjini Dhar Basecamp to Patangini Dhar and then to Nala camp. Day7 Nala Camp to Gngotri. Day 8 drive back from Gangotri to Dehradun.
- Nandanvan
There is a lot of history connected to the Tapovan Nandanvan Trek. it is a route to Char Dahm Yatra. This is the most challenging trek. While covering the trail you will see the astonishing view of snow-capped peaks. Like Shivling, Bhagirathi, Meru and The. Moreover, you will see the Ganga river, lakes and glaciers.
Day 1 Gnagotri to Chirbasa. Day2 Chirbasa to Bhojbasa. Day 3 Bhojbasa to Tapovan through Gaumukh. Day4 Tapovan to Nandanvan and back to Bhojbasa. Day 5 Bhojbasa to Gangotri.
- Kalindi Kal Trek
Kalinidi Trek is one of the most difficult treks in India. Hence, it is evident that this is the best trek from Gangotri. However, Kalindi Tal route also known as Kalindi Khal Pass route connects Gangotri and Badrinath. This is known as difficult because it involves rough glaciers, and rocky routes, and trekkers have to climb on snow. Which is difficult for beginners.
That is the reason it is for experienced trekkers and not for beginners. Besides, this trek provides you with a breathtaking view of many peaks. The Himalayan range seen from this trek is; Mt Shivling (6,543 m), Kedar Dome (6,808 m), Meru (6,630 m), Bhagirathi (6,856 m), Avalanche Peak (6,413 m), Chandra Parvat (6,728 m), Nilkantha (6,506 m), Kamet (7,756 m), Abi Gamin (7,355 m) and Mana ( 7,272 m). However, this trek will lead you to a spiritual route starting from Gangotri and ending at Badrinath.
Day1 Dehradun to Gangnani. Day 2 Gangnani to Gangotri. Day3 Gangotri to Bhojwasa. Day 4 bhojwasa to Gaumukh to Tapovan. Da5 rest at Tapovan. Day 6 Tapovan to Nandanvan. Day7 Nandanvan to Vasuki Tal. Day 8 Vasuki Tal to Khara Pathar. Day9 Khara Pathar to Sweta Glacier. Day 10 Sweta Glacier to Kalinidi Khal Bsecamp. Day11 KalinidiKhal Basecamp to Raj Parav through Kalinidi Khal. Day 12 Raj Parav to Arwatal. Day13 Arwatal to Ghastoli. Day 14 Ghastoli to Mana to Badrinath. Day15 Badrinath to Dehrdaun.
- Vasuki Tal Trek
It is a high-altitude (4,800 m ) trek of the Gadwal Himalayas. Which takes 15 days to complete the trek. Moreover, This is a spiritual lake that produces magical water. Moreover, This lake is named after the king of Serpents Vasuki. However, this trek allows you to see stunning views of peaks like Mt Shivling, Bhagirathi, and Vasuki Prabta. The route of the Vasuki Tal Trek is the most beautiful as it includes fresh green meadows, dense forests, along rocky trails, and Glacial moraines. Moreover, this is included as the best trek from Gangotri because it is the most adventurous trek of Uttarakhand.
Day 1 Drive from dehradun to Ghuttu. Day2 Ghuttu to Dhu Panda. Day 3 Dhupanda to Panwali Bugyal. Day4 Panwali Bugyal to Talli. Day 5 Talli to Gangi. Day6 rest at Gangi. Day 7 Gangi to Kharsali via Biroda. Day8 trek from Kharsali to TamaKund. Day 9 Trek from Taba Kund to TamaKund however then via Khatling. Day10 KmaKund to Masar Tal. Day11 Masar Tal to Paniya Tal. Day 12 Paniya Tal to vasuki Tal. Day 13 Vasu Ki Tal to Kedarnath. Day14 Kedarnath to Rudraorayag via Gaurikund. Day 15 Rudraprayag to Dehrdaun.
- Jogin advance basecamp
It is located in Uttarakhand in the Gadwal Himalayas. It’s at an elevation of 6,465m. Jogin Adavance Basecamp provides a beautiful view of many snow-capped peaks. However, there is a proper itinerary.
Day 1 Dehradun to Gangotri. Day2 Gangotri to Bhoj-kharak. Day 3 Bhoj-kharak to Kedartal via Kedar-kharak. Day4 Adapt the weather. Day, 5 Load Ferry day to Advance Base Camp and back to Kedartal. Day 6 Jogin Advance Base Camp to Gangotri.
- Auden’s col
Auden’s Col is a difficult trek with a high altitude of 18,010 ft. However, it is a challenging trek because trekkers have to pass through glaciers and rugged terrains which can be sometimes difficult and time taking. However, you can enjoy the view of certain peaks like Gangotri Peaks, Bhagirathi Group, Kedar Dome, Rudragaira, and Jogin Group.
Day 1 arrives at Gangotri. Day2 rest day at Gangotri. Day 3 Gangotri to Nala Camp. Day4 Nala Camp – Rudugaira Base Camp. Day 5 Rudugaira Base Camp to Gangotri Base. Day6 Gangotri Basecamp to Auden’s Col Base Camp. Day 7 Auden’s Col Base Camp to Auden’s Col to Khatling Glacier. Day8 Khatling Glacier Camp to Zero Point. Day 9 Zero Point to Uddar Camp. Day10 Uddar Camp to Jungle Camp. Day 11 Jungle Camp to Gangi. Day 12 Gangi to Rishikesh. However, the last day can be a buffer day.
- Rudradera basecamp
It is one of the safest and easiest peaks in Gadwal Himalayas. The height of the mountain is less hence, it can be easy for trekkers. However, the journey starts from Gangotri and then while moving forward you will see dense forests and meadows. And Bhagirathi River.
Day 1 Dehradun to Gangotri. Day2 rest for a day in Gangotri. Day 3 Gangotri to Nala Camp. Day4 Nala Camp to Rudugaira Base Camp. Day 5 rest for a day. Day6 Load ferry to Summit Camp and come back. Day 7 Rudugaira Camp to Summit Camp. Day8 Summit attempt and back to Summit Camp. day 9 Summit Camp to Rudugaira Base Camp. Day10 Rudugaira Base Camp to Gangotri. Day 11 Gangotri to Dehradun. The last day should be your buffer day. Moreover, you should take an extra day in your planning so that some changes can be adjusted.
- Kirti glacier Trek
It is a thrilling trek of Uttrakhand with the most breathtaking views. While passing through the route trekkers can see orchards of Pine trees. Moreover, This trek is so beautiful that trekkers often get impressed by its beauty. Kirti Glacier Trek is included in the best treks from Gangotri because it is incredible.
Day 1 Dehradun to Gangotri. Day2 Gangotri to Bhojbasa. Day 3 Bhojbasa to Gaumukh and then Gumukh to Tapovan. Day4 you can have a day to rest. Day 5 Tapovan to Nandavan. Day6 Nandanvan to Vasuki Tal. Day 7 Vasuki Tal to Kirti Bamak. Day8 you can take your time and explore glaciers. Day 9 Kirti Bamak to Vasuki Tal. Day10 Vasuki tal to Nandanvan. Day 11 Nandavan to Bhijbasa. Day12 Bhijbasa to Gangotri.
All these treks are included in the best treks from Gangotri. Nonetheless, if you are planning to visit adventurous and challenging trekking locations all these treks are ideal for you. However, there are other treks too but all the ones introduced above are the most challenging.
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