QUICK OVERVIEW
Date
May 4 - 12
Arrival Airport
Dehradun ( DED )
Accommodation
Tents & homestay
Duration
8 nights
Meals
All meals
Group size
12-14
SHORT ITINERARY:
DAY 0 : ARRRIVE AT DEHRADUN AIRPORT BY AFTERNOON
People who are flying in to Dehradun reach today. If you are flying to delhi, then reach tonight by 7pm to delhi and take an overnight bus. Hotel stay in DDN for today can be booked together for all if told in advance.
DAY 01 : MEETUP IN DEHRADUN BY EARLY MORNING
Time taken: 10 hours drive from Dehradun to Gangotri temple. We start around 7am from Dehradun
DAY 02 : GANGOTRI TO CHIRBASA
Altitude: 10,055 ft (3,065 m) to 11,761 ft (3,585 m) Time taken: Trek for 6 hours, 9 km. Trek gradient: Moderate. Initial 300 m steep ascent followed by a very gradual ascent .
DAY 03 : CHIRBASA TO BHOJBASA
Altitude: 11,761 ft (3,585 m) to 12,450 ft (3,795 m) Time taken: 3 hours, 5 km .Trek gradient: Moderate. Initial 100 m ascent to get back on the trail. Very gradual ascent all the way to Bhojbasa
DAY 04 : BHOJBASA TO TAPOVAN VIA GAUMUKH
Altitude: 12,450 ft (3,795 m) to 14,202 ft (4,329 m) Time taken: 7 hours, 9 km . Trek gradient: Difficult. Gradual ascent for 2.5 hours. 2 hours glacier walk followed by 2 hour of moderate and steep ascent.
DAY 05 : TAPOVAN DAY HIKE
Today we will walk towards the base of Mt.shivling , explore few high altitude lakes around and return to camp . We might even meet few mountaineers who are about to climb shilling .
DAY 06 : TAPOVAN TO CHIRBASA
Altitude: 14,202 ft (4,329 m) to 11,761 ft (3,585 m) Time taken: 8 hours, 14 km Trek gradient: Difficult. Continuous descent, large sections of which will be on scree upto Gaumukh.
DAY 07 : CHIRBASA TO GANGOTRI
Altitude: 14,202 ft (4,329 m) to 11,761 ft (3,585 m) Time taken: 8 hours, 14 km Trek gradient: Difficult. Continuous descent, large sections of which will be on scree upto Gaumukh. Today is the day you can take a bath
DAY 08 : GANGOTRI TO DEHRADUN
There are 2 options for tonight:
1. Book an overnight bus from Dehradun to Delhi on May 12 and take a morning flight from delhi.
2. Stay with the group for tonight in Dehradun and take a flight on May 13.
Hema Nair
It was our first morning in Tapovan, The land crisp and white with freshly fallen snow. The rest of the team were heading off for a day trek to the Meru base, but I chose to stay back because that had always been my goal. Vyshakh was very understanding about it - that's how he is. If safe and possible, he always lets you do your thing. Once alone, I made myself a day pack and set off on my own. I met Mouni Baba, an ascetic who lives in the mountains. He spoke very little in a voice soft from disuse and I was full of wonder at the life he was leading. He told me to go to a temple nearby, and so walked through the snow and rock for another half a kilometre.
It was nothing more than an outcropping of rock with a Shivling and a Trishul on it. Some coloured ribbons from a time long past were tied to the Trident and fluttered in the wind. Standing there looking at the majestic mount Shivling rising to the sky behind it, I had an indescribable feeling - intense and choking. I felt tears breaking fee and I just let it flow down my face. Was it a spiritual high? Or was it for the sheer magnificence of the nature laid out in front of me and my utter insignificance in the scale of it? I don't know.I sat there alone and in complete silence with my mind blank and my eyes drinking in that sight.
The shivling, those mountains and the clear blue sky.
I will always be indebted to Vyshakh for giving me the gift of that moment.
Kripa Lakhani
Be it road trip or trekking this guy does it perfectly. His itinerary always something new and interesting. Caving or rafting or jungle walks.
Started with trekking with him, where he had perfect combination of discipline and fun, which could help me complete my first high altitude trek to Chandrashila. He takes care of every tripper personally and encourages everyone to finish the trek. Always seen a pleasure in his eyes when everyone could complete his itinerary.
From Chandrashila to Tapovan to ABC we have come long way in trekking front, which could have been done only because of the guy in orange jacket!!
Don’t have a second thought if you planning your first trek or weather you are regular trekker, it would be your best experience.
SLOTS AVAILABLE :
GROUP TRIP DATES:
FLIGHTS CONSIDERATION :
Onwards : May 4 | Evening to DED
Outwards : May 13 | Morning from DED
COST ( excluding 5% GST )
Rs. 18,500 / person ( Before April 5 )
Rs. 19,500 / person ( After April 5 )
You are loosing Rs.500 by not referring this trip to your friend ( Refer to 2 friends who might join you & all of you gets Rs.500 off each while you book together )
HOW TO BLOCK A SLOT ?
Step 1 : Block the slot
You can block the slot by paying a token amount of 10,000 INR for this trip either by UPI , credit card/ EMI or by Bank transfer.
Be Proud Of You. A Trip Is Gift To Self. When Was The Last Time You Gifted Yourself ?
Step 2 : Refer 2 people to get a Discount
You are loosing Rs.500 by not referring this trip to your friend ( Refer to 2 friends who might join you & all of you gets Rs.500 off each while you book together )
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. TRANSPORTATION : Dehradun to Dehradun
2. ACCOMMODATION : 2 night in lodges in Gangotri and 5 days in tents.
3. MEALS DURING TREK : Breakfast, Lunch , tea & Dinner
4. We will provide you with good veg Food
5. All Trek Permit en Route
6. Trekking equipment : Tent, Sleeping Bag
7. A Trained Mountaineer to guide you.
1. Mineral Water or any other room service
2. Hotel stays in Dehradun
3. Cab charges in Dehradun
4. Camera Charge
5. Cost of any Extra Day
6. Any expenses due to deviation from itinerary
- Before 45 days of trip, there will be 10% cancellation charge.
- Before 30 days and within 44 days of arrival, there will be 25% cancellation charge.
- Before 15 days and within 29 days of arrival ,there will be 50% cancellation charge.
- Within 14 days of trip there will be 100% cancellation charges.
All this been said if you or me can find a replacement for the slot. I will be happy to refund the entire amount. 🙂
*Mandatory: Original ID Proof
Clothes: 2 Fleece jackets, 3 Synthetic / cotton pants,4 sleeves tees, Sunhat, Woollen head-scarf/ muffler, Towel, 2 pairs of thermals, 1 down jacket ( zero degrees equivalent ), Waterproof jacket or poncho.
Shoes & socks: High ankle shoes, cotton socks
Skincare essentials: Sunglasses with UV protection, Lip balm Cold cream, Sunscreen lotion)Other accessories: LED Torch/ headlamps (If already bought
Most people come alone for my trips. About 25% of the people bring a friend or partner.Honestly It really doesn't matter. I have seen on all the batches I have lead. Most people really gel with everyone, even the ones who thought wouldn't gel up, surprise themselves always with the way they got comfortable with everyone.
Each trek/ trip is rated according to the number of days we spend outdoors . If you aren't sure where to start, go with an easy trip or trek.
For trips,
I dreamed of trips where we could go out hike , get exhausted , come back to hotel and have a great evening. This is exactly why some of my trips have Day hikes in it. It is a perfect chance for people who have never hiked in their entire life. Don't worry, We are there :).
For treks,
you can start with Sandhakphu or Chandrashila . You can also benchmark yourself for the treks.
- If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 3-3.5 km , then you can go ahead with an easy trek
- If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 3.5-4 km , then you can go ahead with an moderate trek
- If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 4-5 km , then you can go ahead with an difficult trek
If you have never done a high altitude trek, then start with a easy or Easy- moderate trek. That way you will understand how your body reacts to high altitude and you can check you cardio strength too.
Usually, most batch sizes are between 12-20 people who are aged between 16-38. Most people come alone or with a friend. The trip would feel like you are travelling more with college friends than strangers. We tend to do more outdoorsy things than regular trips .
For example : If we find a very pretty waterfall/ a beautiful sunset / Rainbow on the way. We would stop the vehicle right away to catch the beauty of it.
We usually sleep very late on these trips as we play a lot of group games and most people feel they will miss the precious time with the group members and decides to stay awake.
Here are few places you can read more about the brand and trips
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