NANDANVAN VASUKITAL TREK

NANDANVAN VASUKITAL TREK

India, Uttarakhand


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This high altitude trek in the Gangotri National Park takes us to touching distance of the most iconic peaks of the Indian Himalayas – Shivling, Bhagirathi, Meru, Satopanth, Manda, Chautrangi, Chandra etc. It wouldn't be wrong to say that this trek has some of the most spectacular campsites in the Garhwal Himalaya, each of them offering views of mountains towering over 2000m / 6600ft above you. You also get to trek on the Gangotri Glacier & visit Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges. Walking beside the Chaturangi Glacier (Chaturangi means '4 coloured') is a special feeling and camping by the Vasuki Tal is an icing on the cake! 

Suitable to be done in Spring & Fall seasons, this is a perfect trek to experience the aura of the mountains in Garhwal Himalaya.

Itinerary

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We arrive in Dehradun in the morning, load our stuff and hit the road towards Uttarkashi. It’s a fairly long drive in the mountains so we will take our breakfast and lunch on the way to our guest house in Uttarkashi.
Another long day on the road today, as we drive to the roadhead to Gangotri. Gangotri is a sacred place for the Hindus, as it is the source of the River Ganga, and consequently visited by hordes of pilgrims. Not surprisingly, and like any pilgrimage town in India, Gangotri is now a very busy place. We visit the temple and take the blessings from the local priest. Today is a short trek of about 4 hours, as we start walking towards Gaumukh (the snout of the Gangotri glacier). We get the first glimpse of the very impressive Bhagirathi group of peaks. We camp at Chirbasa (meaning home of pine in the local language), just next to the raging Bhagirathi river
Another short day today, as we make the short two hour walk to Bhojbasa. Remember & note that we will take each day easy with proper rest with less altitude gain. Bhojbasa, in local dialect means the home of Birch tree, although very few are left in the area now due to rampant deforestation.
We continue walking along the Bhagirathi river, till we reach Gaumukh, the snout of the Gangotri glacier. Here we stop for a break as we watch the holy river gush out of the snout of the glacier. Then we walk up on glacial moraine as we make our way to the meadows of Nandanvan, at the base of the Bhagirathi peaks. Nandanvan is also a magnificent viewpoint of the majestic Shivling peak -the Matterhorn of the Himalayas, Meru, Kedardome & Kedarnath peaks.
To aid acclimatisation, we spend a day in the serene surroundings of Nandanvan. After a relaxed morning, we go for a short walk to gain some height and then return for a hot lunch at our camp.
We start the day by walking along a gentle stream with views of the Meru and Bhrigupanth. After about an hour and half, we reach a deep gorge eroded by the Vasuki glacier. We descend diagonally into the glacier and then after a short climb we can see the Vasuki tal. A short descent of 10 mins brings us to our base camp, at the foot of the north-west ridge of the Vasuki Parbat, which feeds the lake.
We retrace our steps back towards Gangotri & camp enroute at Bhojbasa.
Trek back down to Gangotri and drive to Uttarkashi and enjoy the pleasures of civilised world as you remember the trek back from the wild. Overnight at Hotel / Guest House
One last day of driving through winding roads. We drop you off at the Airport or Railway station and bid adieu. Trip ends!

Trip Cost

73900 / 1150  

DEHRADUN TO DEHRADUN , TWIN SHARING

Payment Schedule

20000 / $400 - Booking Amount

TRIP COST INCLUDES
  • - Transport from Dehradun airport to Dehradun airport by NAC SUV car / Tempo Traveler
  • - Transport for staff & camping equipment
  • - Twin sharing Guest House accommodation for 02 nights in Uttarkashi  as per itinerary on full board
  • -  All Camping fees & Gangotri National Park Entry fees
  • -  All meals from Dehradun airport till we drop you back to Dehradun airport
  • -  Best variety of meals during the camping
  • -  Porterage for personal baggage (15kg per person) all camping equipment and fuel & food supplies
  • -  Services of a highly experienced & qualified crew - English speaking professional Guide, Cook & a kitchen assistant
  • -  GST (Subject to change as per Govt policies) 
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
  • -  Any airfare or travel cost coming to Dehradun and back.
  • -   Sleeping Bag & items of personal clothing (Goose down sleeping bag available at a rental of INR 2000 for the whole trek)
  • -  Any costs arising from early departure from the trek
  • -  Expenses of personal nature like beverages, insurance, tips etc
  • -  Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control
Cancellation terms

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.

 

• More than 45 days prior to departure - we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.

• Less than 45 days prior to departure - 25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.

• Less than 30 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.

• Less than 21 days - the entire amount would be forfeited. 

 

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely. 

Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.

What to expect

A trip graded as a Moderate Trek takes you to high altitude regions - above 3000m / 10,0000ft and will involve considerable altitude gain over the course of the trek. Altitude will have an effect, hence one would need to be careful about acclimatization. Moderate treks will have multiple days which involve considerable amount of ascents and descents  and would require walking for more than 6 hours. There might be a day or two of camping in relatively high altitudes above 4000m / 13,000ft. A typical trek will last around a week to ten days depending on the region and is a good step-up for people who have completed a beginner trek.

Good fitness level is needed to enjoy this trip. Some training up before the trip would help. Prior trekking experience is desirable.

Bhagirathi massif as seen from Bhojbasa Campsite Meru - The Sharks Fin mountain seen on the way to Nandanvan near Gaumukh Nandanvan Campsite with Shivling towering on the right, Kedardome is seen on the left View of Shivling from the tent Walking towards Vasuki Tal Vasuki Tal with Bhagirathi massif seen above Walking a little ahead of Vasuki Tal, Vasuki Parbat in the background If you are lucky to experience snowfall at Vasukital, here is how it looks! Vasuki Parbat towering over the VasukiTal campsite

Nandanvan Vasukital Trek Photo Album​ 2017-18

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