Bhagirathi Expedition

Best Season

25 May to 30 June &
20 August to 15 October

Trip Duration

16 Nights
17 Days

Trip Difficulty

Challenging

Accommodation

Hotels in cities & Lodges during the Trek

Max. Elevation

6,512m
(21,365 ft)

Tour Overview

Bhagirathi-II is a very popular peak in the Gangotri region. This peak is climbed by many Indians and Non-Indians every year. From the top of Bhagirathi-II you can see the Shivlinga peak, Thalayasagar, Chaukhamba range, and all massifs of Bhagirathi, Chaturangi Glacier, Kalandi pass, Satopanth, Gaumukh Glacier. You can also see all of the Gangotri valley.

Bhagirathi-II is a technical peak and a challenging peak for mountaineers.

Day 01

Reporting at Uttarkashi

Day 02

Drive from Uttarkashi to Gangori, about 100Km.

Altitude 3050mtr. We will stay at a hotel and the food will be from our own kitchen.

Day 03

Gangori to Bhojwasa

After breakfast we start the trek to Bhojwasa (3820mtr). The trek will be a gradual uphill from Gangotri to Bhojwasa. It will be about 14 Km of trekking. We will provide packed lunch on the way. The trekkers would need to carry at least two litres of water in their own back packs. On the way we will find some spring water. After reaching the campsite of Bhojwasa, we will pitch our tents and can relax!

Day 04

Bhojwasa to Nandanvan

Bhojwasa to Nandanvan is approximately 12 kms. The maximum altitude for the day would be about 4312 mtr. After breakfast we will start from our camp site and trek towards Nandanvan. The day will be challenging. We will walk on the Glacier for quiet a bit. It will take us about 5-6 hours to reach our next campsite. This would be our base camp.

Day 05

Acclimatization

This will be a day to acclimatize at the base camp. We will mostly rest as well as take short walks in the surronding areas to prepare for the next day.

Day 06

Ferry the load and acclimatization day for camp–I @ 5200 meters.

Day 07

Ferry the load to Camp-I

Return back to Nandanvan for the night.

Day 08

Shift to Camp-I

Day 09

Open to route to camp-II and ferry the load to camp-II

Height 5670mtr. Back to Camp-I for the night.

Day 10

Shift to Camp-II

Day 11

Open the route to Summit

Day 12

Attempt Bhagirathi-II @ Midnight

Day 13

Reserve day

Day 14

Back To base camp

Day 15

Back To Bhojwasa

Day 16

Back to Gangotri

Day 17

Drive from Gangotri to Uttarkashi

We can do all needed travel arrangements, though mostly trekkers prefer to arrange a few things by themselves. So when you speak to us, the costs we will quote for your group would typically include and exclude the below things. That said, if you need it, we can arrange it at extra cost.

We can do all needed travel arrangements and permits.

ALL PROGRAMS MINIMUM NO. OF PAX 8
PRIOR HIKE TREK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Includes

Required mode of transports from start point of trek to end point.
Camping gear or homestay on sharing basis
Standard meals
Local English speaking experienced tour guides
Bottled water 3L per person per day

Excludes

international Airfare
Visa
Transportation from airport to trek start point
Tips
Single room supplement
Personal Gear

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