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NIM & WFR Certified
Micro Expeditions
Strict Max 12-15 Trekkers
All Permits Managed
Forest & Wildlife Clearance
Transparent Pricing
No Surprise Add-on Fees
Expedition Telemetry
Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile
Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index
Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)
North-Westerly Breeze
Mild acclimatization required
Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required
5-Day High-Altitude Outlook
Safety Protocol 4B Active
High altitude moraine crossing requires twice-daily pulse oximeter monitoring. Effective O2 saturation drops significantly above 14,000 ft.
High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab
Interactive barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.
Relative to Sea Level
Standard 1013 hPa
Minimum Required
Affects Digestion & Heat
Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)
Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.
Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.
Expedition Overview
An extraordinary high-altitude glacial crossing in Gangotri National Park. Camp directly beneath the vertical granite walls of Mount Shivling (6,543m) and the Bhagirathi sister peaks.
Fixed Departures
| Dates | Availability | Price / Person | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2027 - 22 May 2027 | Available (6 seats) | ₹15,500 | |
| 10 Sept 2027 - 17 Sept 2027 | Only 2 seats left | ₹15,500 |
Daily Itinerary Log
Day 1 Dehradun to Gangotri
3,100 m · 240 km trek
Dehradun to Gangotri
Drive past Uttarkashi and Harsil valley to the holy town of Gangotri.
Day 2 Acclimatization day at Gangotri
3,100 m · 2 km trek
Acclimatization day at Gangotri
Acclimatization walks and visit to Gangotri temple.
Day 3 Gangotri to Chirbasa
3,580 m · 9 km trek
Gangotri to Chirbasa
Trek through pine forests following the Bhagirathi river.
Day 4 Chirbasa to Bhojbasa
3,775 m · 5 km trek
Chirbasa to Bhojbasa
Short trek through birch (Bhojpatra) groves to Bhojbasa.
Day 5 Bhojbasa to Tapovan via Gaumukh
4,463 m · 9 km trek
Bhojbasa to Tapovan via Gaumukh
Witness the holy snout of Gaumukh and conquer the steep moraine ridge to Tapovan.
Day 6 Tapovan exploration & return to Bhojbasa
3,775 m · 9 km trek
Tapovan exploration & return to Bhojbasa
Wake up to unforgettable sunrise views of Mt. Shivling before descending.
Day 7 Bhojbasa to Gangotri
3,100 m · 14 km trek
Bhojbasa to Gangotri
Trek back along the river gorge to Gangotri.
Day 8 Gangotri to Dehradun
640 m · 240 km trek
Gangotri to Dehradun
Return drive to Dehradun.
Included
- Alpine dome tents, sub-zero sleeping bags & kitchen setup
- All meals and high-altitude nutritional rations
- Gangotri National Park special permits & eco fees
- Certified High Altitude Mountain Guides (WFR certified)
Excluded
- Transport from Dehradun to Gangotri (can be added)
- Backpack offloading
- Personal trekking gear and crampons
Logistics & FAQs
Basecamp Routing: Gangotri, Uttarakhand
Nearest Airport
Dehradun Jolly Grant (260 km)
Nearest Railway
Dehradun Railway Station (242 km)
Early morning mountain buses and private cabs depart from Dehradun / Rishikesh to Uttarkashi and Gangotri.