Day 3: Uttarkashi (1,158m/3,809ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Drive (approx. 7hrs) from Mussoorie north on a beautiful ridge road through Devdar and Dhanolti groves, and then along the banks of the Bhagirathi River to the holy town of Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is a famous destination for pilgrims going to Gangotri and an important center for yogis and sadhus.
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Day 4: Uttarkashi
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Group will walk to main temple in Uttarkashi (5km) and return to Guesthouse after darshan.
Overnight in guesthouse
Day 5: Gangotri (3,048m/10,000ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Drive 5 hours to Gangotri, halting on the way at the hot springs of Gangnani, where we will take a soak. The road to Gangotri was built by the Border Road Organization as it goes to Nelang Pass bordering Tibet. On this drive, we will pass through absolutely breathtaking landscape. Once at Gangotri, you may visit the famous temple of the Goddess Ganga, which is open from May to November, due to heavy snowfall. There is a settlement around the temple mainly consisting of ashrams.
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Day 6: Bhoj Kharak (3,780m/12,436ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
The day begins with a steep hike through fir forests before traversing the Kedar Gorge to reach camp. We will trek 8km (5-6 hrs) as we follow the Kedar Ganga (Lord Shiva's contribution to Bhagirathi), all the while enjoying the thundering sound of the river emerging from Kedartal.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 7: Kedar Kharak (4,270m/14,050ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
We will trek 4km (4-5 hrs) passing through a beautiful birch (bhoj) forest, before departing from the tree line and arriving at camp. The Bhrigupanth peak provides a nice backdrop as we make our way across the long meadow, where the shepherds come to graze their sheep and goats. The day is short in distance, but it has its steep sections, so pace your self.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 8: Kedartal (4,912m/16,160ft)
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
The 5km (4-5 hrs) trek up to Kedartal is considered to be laborious, and crosses very difficult terrain of boulders and stones. It is a maze of rocks and relatively easy to get turned around, but if you look closely you will see little cairns that have been placed on the route to the lake. Kedartal is one of the most enchanting glacial lakes with the majestic Thaleysagar looming up behind it. Thaleysagar, a quartz mountain, is also known as Sphatik (quartz) and is truly a delight to see at sunset!
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Day 9: Bhoj Kharak
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Be sure to get up extra early to catch the magnificent sunrise and reflections off of the lake and surrounding peaks! Today we will trek 9km (5 hrs) back down to Bhoj Kharak, with the awe inspiring memory of Kedartal still etched in our mind.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 10: Uttarkashi
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Trek 8km (3 hrs) back down to Gangotri, have final darshan with Swami Sundaranad and drive (4-5 hrs) back to Uttarkashi.
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Day 11: Uttarkashi
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Rest day to be used however you like. A trip to the NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) Museum and campus can be arranged for those who are interested.
Overnight in guesthouse
Day 12: Mussoorie
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Pack up and depart by 10:00 for the drive back to Mussoorie.
Check in at guesthouse
Day 13: Mussoorie
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
Spend day relaxing and gathering things for return home. We will enjoy an evening celebration to end our journey together.
Overnight in guesthouse
Day 14: New Delhi
Morning yoga at 6:30 before breakfast
We will say our goodbyes and depart for Delhi. Most flights leave between midnight and 2:00AM, so you can rest for a while at the Radisson Hotel and wash up before going to the airport.
Cost per person: US $3,900 based on a 4 person group, US $3,400 based on a 6 person group.
(Prices are subject to change, contact us to confirm quote or to arrange for a private trek quote)
Price Includes: daily yoga instruction, roundtrip ground transportation from Delhi, accommodations and meals while not in Delhi; and equipment such as: two-person tents, dining tent, foam mats, stools and all cooking and kitchen gear; all trekking expenses, support crew and sightseeing within the tour program; professional guides and escorts throughout the trip; all admissions and special service charges as per itinerary.
Price Excludes: international flight and airport taxes; visa and passport fees; medical and trip cancellation insurance; accommodation while in Delhi; any personal expenses such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, gratuity for our crew and any personal medical expenses; personal camping gear such as: sleeping bags, sleeping pads etc. are not included.
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