Trekking 2025 & 2026
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Yoga Trekking Source of the Ganga – Dusara Yoga Trek

An epic journey  to the heart of majestic Himalaya mountains, and trekking to the source of the most important river and the living Goddess of India, the Ganges. Driving to the road to Gangotri Shrine, one of the four most important and a must do pilgrimage for a Hindu.  We join the pilgrims on their life time Journey to the source of the Ganga. We camp in Bhojbasa  to spend the night & witness the outstanding  sun rise and sun set on Bhagirathi group of peaks.  We continue our journey to the glacial source “ Gomukh” .

DAY 01. ARRIVE RISHIKESH. OVERNIGHT SATTYA YOGA RETREAT TAPOVAN.
Arrive Haridwar Railway Station / Dehradun Apt / HARIDWAR/ RISHIKESH Drive 01 hr
Arrive & Met upon arrival & drive to Rishikesh Arrive & transfer Sattya Yoga Retreat. Check in.
Early Evening visit the Ghat’s s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti “The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges” ” the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. When global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above we trace ours steps back to the Retreat. Briefing on the trip followed by dinner.

DAY 02. RISHIKESH\UTTARKASHI     DRIVE 5-6 HRS.    OVERNIGHT RIVER SIDE Resort 

Early morning a cup of morning nectar Herbal Tea followed by Sattya Yoga Session. Wash & change followed by breakfast. Meet the crew and drive to Uttarkashi. Stopover on the way for lunch. Arrive and check into hotel. Evening visit the famous Vishwanath Temple and the town market. Evening Mediation session followed by Dinner. Overnight hotel.

Day 03. UTTARKASHI/ GANGOTRI      DRIVE: 4 – 5  HRS. OVERNIGHT HOTEL.  

Early morning a cup of morning nectar Herbal Tea followed by Sattya Yoga Session. Wash & change followed by breakfast. After Breakfast  drive to Gangotri. Will  make a comfort stop at Gangnani hot springs. Those who want can have a quick refreshing bath in the hot pool\ shower. Arrive Gangotri and transfer to hotel.

Rest of the day to be taken easy for acclimatisation. Visit Gangotri temple for Arti, evening prayer dedicated to goddess Ganges. Evening Mediation session followed by Dinner. Overnight hotel.

 DAY 04. GANGOTRI\ BHOJBASA        TREK: 5- 6 HRS.   OVERNIGHT CAMP

Early morning a cup of morning nectar Herbal Tea followed by Sattya Yoga Session. Wash & change followed by breakfast.Morning after breakfast visit the famous Gangotri temple. Later we trek to Bhojbasa. The entire trek today is along the roaring Bhagirathi river. Arrive Bhojbasa and camp. Afternoon free to explore the area and to enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Evening meditation.  Dinner and overnight in tents.

DAY 05. BHOJBASA\ GOMUKH/ BHOJBASA / CHIRBASA TREK: 6-7 HRS OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks with a cup of morning nectar Herbal Tea followed by Sattya Yoga Session. Wash & change followed by breakfast. After breakfast trek to Gomukh, the source of the Ganges. Explore the area. One can also trek little towards Tapovan, one of the finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. Explore the area and trek down to camp. Evening meditation. Dinner and overnight Tents.

DAY 06. CHIRBASA \ GANGOTRI/ UTTERKASHI TREK: 3-4 HRS Moring enjoy the breath taking sunrise on high peaks. Morning session followed by breakfast. Get ready trek down to Gangotri.
GANGOTRI \ UTTERKASHI DRIVE: 4-5 HRS.
After lunch Drive to Utterkashi. We stop for a refreshing hot water bath at the Gangnani hot springs, lunch enroute. Arrive Utterkashi . Check in to hotel. Evening Meditation Session followed by Dinner. Overnight hotel.

DAY 07. UTTERKASHI \ RISHIKESH DRIVE : 5-6 HRS . OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Tour Terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
You can stay longer or get transferred to Dehradun Airport to board the flight for onward destination.

Best Time : May to End june & Mid September to Mid October,
Altitude: Gangotri :3148 Mts. , Bhojbasa :3792mts. , Gomukh 3,898 Mts. Tapovan 4460 Mts.

This is a proposed itinerary and can be changed as per the weather conditions and circumstance.

Cost:  USD 1399 Per Person

Cost: USD 1399 Per Person

The package costs are inclusive of :
1. Twin sharing accommodation as per the itinerary. Single room can be provided on a supplementary cost.
2. All meals during the entire trip- from lunch on day 01 till lunch*on day 08.
3. Transportation from Rishikesh to Rishikesh by Toyota jeeps
4. Services of English Speaking trekking guide during the entire trip.
5. Portage of 01 piece of personal rucksack (10 Kgs) on the trek.
6. Trekking permits & fees on the trek.
7. Portage of camping equipment, food, kitchen equipment on trek.
8. All tourist taxes on the trip.
9. Visit to the entire place as per the itinerary.

The Package costs Do Not Include:
1. Items of personal nature e.g table drinks, telephone, insurance, medical services, evacuation and services in landslides & unforeseen circumstances.
2. Riding ponies on the trek.
3. Services other than specified above.

The Package costs are :
1. Subject to government service tax, which is at present 5%
2. Nett & non-commissionable.
3. Valid for the trekking season of 2025 & 2026. from March to November.

P.S. : A Medical Fitness Certificate is required for this trek.

Please add a day In Rishikesh before the trip to get the same if the guest is not bringing the same from.

Water on the trek:  we carry ample of bottled water in the jeep which can be used for the driving days. For the trek we use boiled stream water,  which is equally good or some time better.

Your accommodation in Rishikesh before & after the trek:  We have our own best located guest house in Rishikesh , which you can use before and after the main trek. Please visit us to get the details www.highbank.in

Your Travel to Rishikesh –  As we have a fleet of cars & jeeps, we shall be happy to provide you pickups from Delhi & Dehradun Airport. We shall  also help you arrange you flight or train tickets from Delhi to Haridwar & Dehradun.

First Aid on the trek: we carry a good first Aid Kit on the trek, however it is recommended to carry your own specific requirements.

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations Pvt. Ltd

The pioneer Adventure Tour operator in Himalayas for individuals & groups

About us

Garhwal  Himalayan Explorations is a pioneer company specialized in trekking, rafting, Yoga Retreats, & Yatra (Pilgrimage) tours in Uttarakhand. Handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to Uttarankhand (Garhwal) Himalayas for trekking, rafting, pilgrimage, yoga retreats   & special interest tours. Started in 1989  GHE has its own fleet of brand new cars, jeeps, and mini buses with latest world class rafting & trekking equipment and above all team of 55 professionals, working day & night to give you a memorable trip.

GHE has its own hotels & best located guest houses camps & Retreats, and do not sublet its clients to other operators.  GHE has 

• World Class Trekking & rafting equipment.
• High Bank Peasants Cottage : Best located hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh www.highbank.in
• Ganga Nature Camp – Rafting Beach at Brahmpuri.
• High Bank Himalayan Retreat On the Ganges – Eco Resort Shivpuri where luxury is blended with pure nature www.himalayanretreat.in
• Himalayan Heights – High Himalayan camp amidst thick cedar forest with breathtaking view of 180

   Degrees view of the Himalayan peaks.

• Fleet of brand new cars and jeeps.
• Sattya Yoga – Retreats, Courses & teachers training. www.sattyayoga.in
• Above all -Team of dedicated experienced professionals working with the company for more than 24 years.