Tapovan Nandanvan Trek

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TREK TO TAPOVAN NANDA

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COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS

We travel through the hallowed lands of Haridwar, Rishikesh,Uttarkashi and reach Gangotri, our starting point of the trek. Passing

through Chidbasa and Bhojbasa, we trek up the Gaumukh glacier to

finally reach Nandanvan, a fine high altitude alpine meadow. Our campat Nandanvan enables a spectacular view of Mt. Shivling, one of the

most intriguingly shaped mountains of the world. The historic BhagirathiRiver roars by as we explore this region

About The Tour

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Total DurationTour Starts

Style of tourPhysical Challenge

Max Altitude Best SeasonStay (nights)

Food

Travel

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11 nights / 12 days

Ex – Haridwar

Treks & Walks

4500 m / 14760 ft

May to June & September

Hotel – 05; Camping – 06

Hotel: Bed & Breakfast ba

All meals included.

In small vehicles / coach

group size



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Brief Itinerary Day 01

Day 02

Day 03Day 04

Day 05

Day 06

Day 07

Day 08

Day 09

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Arrival Haridwar. Transfer to Rishikesh

Rishikesh – Gangotri

Rest day in GangotriGangotri – Chidbasa

Chidbasa – Bhojbhasa

Bhojbhasa – Tapovan

Tapovan – Nandavan

Rest day at Nandanvan

Nandanvan – Bhojbasa

Bhojbasa – Gangotri

Gangotri – Rishikesh

Rishikesh – Haridwar



Our trips are not 'Been There Done That' but 'Been There Lived That!'

Day 01: Arrival Haridwar; drive to Rishikesh

(356 m / 1168 ft; 25 kms; 30 mins)

Upon arrival in Haridwar, drive to Rishikesh. Check into a hotel.

Overnight at a hotel.

Day 02: Haridwar / Rishikesh to Gangotri via Uttarkashi

(3140 m / 10299 ft; 250 kms; 9 - 10 hrs)

After breakfast we depart for Gangotri via Uttarkashi. Our base for this

trek is a small, clean hotel in Gangotri. Gangotri is a tiny settlement with

a beautiful temple of Ganga.

Day 03: Acclimatization day at Gangotri

Our stay and long walks in Gangotri will help us to acclimatize for thehigher heights of Tapovan!

Day 04: Gangotri to Chidbasa

(3792 m / 12438 ft; 9 km; 4 hrs)

The trek begins. Carrying just our essentials in a backpack, a leisurely

walk of 9 km gets us to our first tented camp by the waters of Bhagirathi,

amongst trees of birch, at Chidbasa. Overnight camping.

Day 05: Chidbasa to Bhojbhasa

(3993 m / 13100 ft; 5 km; 2 hrs)

After breakfast we wind up camp and proceed to

Interacting with pilgrims - our companions on thi

experience in itself! The first glimpse of Mt. Sh

breathtaking! We further do an acclimatization w

(4100m / 13448ft) and come back to Bhojbhas

Overnight camping.

Detail Itinerary


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Day 06: Bhojbhasa – Tapovan

(4463 m / 14639 ft; 6 hrs)

We start our trek to Tapovan. On reaching Gaumukh we start our climb

to Tapovan crossing the Gangotri glacier. After a good trek of two hours

we hit the alpine meadow of Tapovan (4463m / 14639ft) .Overnight

camping

Day 07: Tapovan to Nandavan

(4500 m / 14760 ft; 5 to 6 hrs)

After breakfast we start our trek to Nandanvan (450

base of the Bhagirathi peaks across Gangotr

approximately takes 5 – 6 hrs. From here we have glo

Shivling and Meru. Overnight Camping.

Day 08: Rest day at Nandanvan


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Day 09: Nandanvan to Bhojbasa

(5 hrs)

Trek back from Nandanvan to Bhojbasa. Overnight camping.

Day 10: Bhojbasa to Gangotri

(5 to 6 hrs)

Trek down to Gangotri. Overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 10: Gangotri – Rishikesh

(8 to 9 hrs)

Drive back to Rishikesh. Overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 11: Drive to Haridwar. Final Departure.

Post breakfast, transfer to Haridwar to board the train for Delhi.

End of arrangements…

1. Accommodation:

Rishikesh & Gangotri: In a hotel on twin sharing

basis

On the trek: In camping tents on twin / triple shar

all meals

2. Travel:

Trek transfers in vehicles / coach depending on the

3. Others:

Local guide on the trek

Necessary porterage and equipment on the trek

Cost Includes

Cost Per Person (Ex - Haridwar)Classic Category Indian National

Group Size

2 Pax Rs. 67500/-

3 - 5 Pax Rs. 59500/-

6 - 9 Pax Rs. 48500/-

> 10 Pax Rs. 43500/-

Single Supplement(Available on hotel stay only)

Rs. 5500/-


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1. Govt. Service Tax as applicable

2. Travel expenses to Haridwar & back.

3. Food expenses during travel between two destinations and during stay

in Gangotri & Rishikesh.

4. Charges for „personal‟ porters hired over and above the porters /

mules hired for our trek.5. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation

etc.

6. Tips to the camping staff, porters & guide.

7. Any extra costs incurred due extension / change of the itinerary due

to natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown etc.

factors beyond the control of “Countryside Outdoor Programmes Pv t.

Ltd.” and its associates.

8. Items not specified in “Cost Includes”.

1. Delays are expected on account of roadblock & w

Our effort will be to continue with the trip as p

make you as comfortable as possible. But in such

have to compromise on the campsite / hotels

situations then & there.

2. The itinerary should be viewed as ideal & we may spot changes due various reasons.

3. The distances & altitude mentioned in the above

best of our knowledge & information; marginal va

distances & altitudes is possible.

4. Prices subject to change depending on the ava

transport, etc.

Our effort is to give a clear idea about various aspe

avoid any misunderstanding during the tour. We reqread the general information and booking condition

Cost Excludes General Notes

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