Ganges Tour

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive late evening at New Delhi International airport. Upon arrival at International Airport, you will be met by our representative, after a traditional 'Swagat' (Indian welcome consisting of garlands) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for two nights.

Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.

Day 02: Delhi
Full Day

Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.

In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.

We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 03: Delhi-Haridwar (205Kms / 05hrs)
In the morning, we will drive to Haridwar. Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand region and is located on the foothills of Shivaliks.

It is on the banks of River Ganges. The River G anges leaves the mountains and enters the plains with Haridwar being the first major town on the plains. Though the Ganges does not lose its rapids completely nevertheless it becomes very quite and calm here. The city acquires a unique charm in the evening when the ghats become breathtakingly beautiful with thousands of Diyas and Marigold floating in the waters of Ganges. We visit various places like Mansa Devi temple, Sapt Rishi, Daksha Mahadev temple etc.

Day 04: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi (175 Kms. / 7-8hrs)
Morning after breakfast start drive with packed lunch to Uttarkashi (1885 M) by covering approx 155 kms in 7 hrs. The road climbs up steadily to Srinagar and then onwards steeply.

Arrive and check into Hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight Hotel - Uttarkashi

Day 05: Uttarkashi - Gangotri (101 Kms. / 4-5hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Gangotri (4038 M) by covering approx. 101 kms in 5 hrs. En-route visit the Ganganani hot springs, There is a beautiful Gorge at Bhairav Ghati.
Arrive and check into Hotel for Lunch.
Overnight Hotel - Gangotri

Day 06: Gangotri - Bhojwasa (14Kms. / 6-7hrs)
Post breakfast we strat our trek from Gangotri we move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa, which is on the treeline.

Here we will have Packed lunch. From here we get a clear view of the Bhagirathi Peak. Beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren. Infact, it has been referred to as the Arctic Tundra by many trekkers. From Chirbasa we reach Bhojwasa ,Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Overnight Camp - Bhojwasa

Day 07: Bhojwasa - Tapovan (10 Kms / 5-6hrs)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to Tapovan (4400 M) by covering approx. 8 kms in 3 hrs.

First reach Gaumukh, the source of the river Ganges, cross the Gangotri glacier and climb steeply to reach a beautiful Meadow, Packed Lunch on the way to tapovan, Tapovan with a majestic view of Mt. Shivling Meru etc.
Arrive Tapovan, Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Overnight Camp - Tapovan

Day 08: Tapovan - Nandanvan (8 Kms/ 5-6hrs)
Post breakfast trek to Nandanvan. Enroute we cross Gaumukh - Gangotri Glacier with packed lunch.
Dinner and overnight in camps.
Overnight Camp - Nandavan

Day 09: Nandan van - Bhojwasa (12 Kms/ 6-7hrs)
Post breakfast trek to Bhojwasa, with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camps.
Overnight Camp - Bhojwasa

Day 10: Bhojwasa to Gangotri (14 Kms/ 6-7hrs) / Harsil (25 Kms/01hr)
Morning after breakfast start trekking with packed lunch to reach Gangotri by covering approx. 14 kms in 4 hrs. From Gangotri drive to Harsil by covering approx. 30 kms in 1 hr.
Arrive and overnight stay at Hotel. Dinner and Overnight.
Overnight Hotel- Gangotri

Day 11: Harsil / Haridwar ( 240 Kms. / 10 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Haridwar with packed lunch.
Arrive Haridwar by late afternoon and and check in at your hotel, In the evening perform the Aarti on Har Ki Pauri.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Overnight Hotel - Haridwar

Day 12: Haridwar - Delhi (200Kms / 4-5hrs)
After breakfast we visit Har ki pauri and then go to Chandi Devi by Cable car After lunch we proceed to Delhi. Tour concludes. T4U thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to International Airport to catch the flight back home.