Shivling is one of the most photogenic mountain of India.  It often offers tantalising pyramical views – be it sunrise, day light or sunset views.  Often nicknamed as Matterhorn of India.  Shivling falls in Gangotri glacieres.  Its Base Camp is established in Tapovan which is often visited by many trekkers because Tapovan offers an ampitheatrical views of peaks of Kedardome, Bhagirathi Khrchakund etc.   We trek through Gangotri Temple and Gaumukh, the source of river Ganga.  On this trekking trail we come across many Indian pilgrims which gives us an opportunity to know about the highest respect that pilgrims have for this sacred river Ganga.  Shivling offers many routes from very technical to less technical.  The traditonal route is from west side of Shivling.

For more details of the trekking trails kindly see in the map on Garhwal

DELHI
Arrival in Delhi and transfer to Hotel. Combined sightseeing of Old and  New  Delhi. Visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid , Qutab Minar, Shanti van, Raj Ghat , and pass through  India Gate and Parliament House and President’s Estate. 

DELHI / RISHIKESH(340 M)
Drive 225 Km/6 hrs. Rishikesh, situated on the banks of holy river Ganga, is a great pilgrimage center of India. We witness Ganga Artee (worshiping  holy river Ganga) in the evening which is a very soul soothing ceremony just before darkness falls. Overnight in guest house/hotel. 

RISHIKESH / UTTARKASHI (1158 M)
Drive 148 km/5 hrs.  Afternoon small acclimatisation walks through the bazaar and river bank of Bhagirathi. .Uttarkashi is a town situated on the bank of Bhagirathi river  with some ancient temples. O/N in simple Hotel.  

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UTTARKASHI / GANGOTRI (3140 M)
Drive  95 km/5 hrs to Gangotri. En route we stop at hot water spring at Gangnani known for its curative value. In the evening visit Gangotri, holy temple of Ganga and witness prayers of  hundreds of pilgrims with echoing conch cells and bells in the Silent Valley of Gangotri. O/N in  Simple  Hotel. 

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GANGOTRI
 Day free for acclimatisation.  Overnight in Hotel 

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GANGOTRI / BHOJBAS (3792 M)
Trek to Bhojbas ( 149 km/6 hrs). The trek starts from Gangotri with an easy ascend. All along the route we enjoy  the enchanting  views of Bhagirathi and other peaks. As we   approach Gaumukh we can see the glorious peak of Shivling. O/N Tents.

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BASE CAMP (4900M)
Day free for setting up the Base Camp and acclimatisation. Overnight in Tent. 

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BASE CAMP / ABOVE BASE CAMP/BASE CAMP
Start climbing up to Shivling peak.  There are three more Camps to be set up in between the summit.  Overnight in Tents.   

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BASE CAMP / BHOJBAS (3792 M)
Wind up the Base Camp and return trek Trek to Gangotri .  First day we trek down to Bhojbas.  Overnight in Tent.

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BHOJBAS / GANGOTRI/UTTARKASHI (1158 M)
Trek further down to Gangotri ( 14 km./4 hrs.) and then drive to Uttarkashi ( 95  km/5hrs.). Uttarkashi is a town situated on the banks of Bhagirathi river with some  ancient temples.  Drive along Bhagirathi river offers us a beautiful view of the river and sometime we also see  glimpses of Himalayan Peaks.  O/N Simple Hotel. 

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UTTARKASHI / RISHIKESH (340 M)
Drive to Rishikesh(148 km/6hrs).  En route  we witness Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river merging together to form a mighty Ganga which is on its 2500 km long journey to Bay of Bengal emptying out in Calcutta. Overnight in Hotel. 

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RISHIKESH / DELHI
Drive 225 km/ 6 hr back to Delhi.  Overnight in Hotel. 

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DELHI/AGRA / DELHI
Day free. Transfer to international airport as per flight back. 

DELHI/DEPARTURE
 Departure from Delhi.