Vasuki Taal And Meru Glacier Trek

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Gangotri (3048 mts/10000 ft) - Bhojwassa (3792 mts/12440 ft) 14 kms trek/5-6 hrs)

  Start your trek towards Bhojwassa via Chirbasa (3600mt).

  From Gangotri in Uttarkashi District you will move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa, which is on tree line.

  Trek through the roaring Bhagirathi River.

  From Chirbasa we trek further to Bhojwassa, the entire trail passes through dense forest.

  Arrive Bhojwassa there is a small temple and a potential campsite near down the river.

  Experience the excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks.

• Day 2 -

  Rest & Acclamatization

  Enjoy this day by making yourself comfortable with the surrounding.

  Explore the nearby places and then devour in a wonderful dinner.

  Overnight at Bhojwassa.

• Day 3 -

  Bhojwassa - Gomukh (3890 mts/12760 ft) - Tapovan (4463 mts / 14640 ft) - 13 Kms

  Early in the Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks.

  After breakfast trek to Gomukh (3890mt), the source of the Ganges.

  Explore the area and trek to Tapovan, one of the finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area.

  The trek from Gomukh to Tapovan is ascent steep, and as we climb, the view of the surrounding peaks becomes clearer.

  Enjoy the sight of the herds of Bharal (blue mountain goats) are a common sight from here on mountain ridges. On the far side of the glacier the Bhagirathi I, II, III (6454mt), provide an equally impressive backdrop.

  Arrive Tapovan and camp.

  Dinner and overnight stay in camp.

• Day 4 -

  Tapovan – Meru Glacier - Nandanvan (4340 mts/14235/Trek 4-5 hrs)

  Start this trek early to the great Meru Glacier.

  After a brief halt to explore Meru Glacier, we trace back to Nandanvan via Gomukh glacier.

  The route from Tapovan leads from the upper section of the meadow till down and onto the glacier.

  From Gomukh turn towards Nandanvan (4340m) and steering on right one will be on top of the Gangotri glacier.

  Explore the huge crevasses gaped here and there.

  After a walking for about a kilometer there is a vertical ascent.

  Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

• Day 5 -

  Nandanvan - Vasuki Tal (4880 m/16000 ft) Trek (12 kms / 4-5 hrs) - Nandanvan

  Start from the morning trek along with Chaturangi Glacier to reach Vasuki Tal, a beautiful base for Mt Satopanth and Mt Vasuki Parbat with a small lake.

  The trek is steady upward.

  Arrive in 5-6 hours and overnight stay in tents.

  After Exploring the area, trek back to Nandanvan.

• Day 6 -

  Nandanvan - Cheerwasa (Trek 6-7 hrs)

  Early morning enjoy the sunrise on high peaks.

  After breakfast trek down to Cheerwasa.

  Arrive Cheerwasa and camp.

  Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

• Day 7 -

  Cheerwasa - Gangotri (Trek 3-4 hrs)

  After breakfast get ready for trek down to Gangotri.

  End of tour.