Key Highlights
Altitude
6512M
Days
18D -17N
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Uttarkashi
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Transport
Uttarkashi
Overview
Mt. Bhagirathi 1,2,3 Expedition
Bhagirathi II is a mountain peak located in Uttarakhand, India, and is a popular destination for mountaineers. The expedition of Bhagirathi II in Uttarakhand can be a challenging and rewarding experience for those who are prepared for high altitude and rugged terrain.
To undertake the Bhagirathi II Expedition, you will need to obtain permission from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. You will also need to ensure that you are physically fit and sufficiently trained to tackle the technical aspects of climbing.
Experience in organizing and leading the operations of Bhagirathi II. They can help you with logistics, equipment and provide local knowledge and expertise.
Key Highlights
Altitude
6512M
Days
18D -17N
Uttrakashi
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Transport
Uttarkashi
Complete
Itinerary of trek
- Explore to Vishwanath Temple.
- Preparation for further move.
- Overnight stay in hotel.
- Mount Bhagirathi 2 expedition starts from the holy city of Gangotri. The drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri is a 100 km road trip through winding mountain roads. Which will pass through Harshil Valley.
- After reaching Gangotri, we will attend evening aarti at Gangotri temple. And seek blessings for the successful completion of the campaign. We will spend the night at a hotel in Gangotri
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- We will visit Gangotri on the day of Acclimatization such as Surya Kund. Pandava Gufa, Gangotri Mujem, and attend Ganga ji Aarti in the evening.
- Overnight stay in hotel.
Today is the first day you’ll be trekking for the Mt. Bhagirathi 2 Expedition. We’ll be waking up early, having breakfast, and start our trek towards Bhojwasa. The entire trek is in the Gangotri National Park.
The trek today is of gentle and easy ascent. It is a well-paved path and you will also meet several pilgrims on the way to Gaumukh and Gangotri glacier. The views of Sudarshan Parbat will accompany you soon after starting your trek. You will be trekking beside the Bhagirathi river. You can hear the gentle and meditating sound of the Bhagirathi river flowing down below.
Once you reach Chirbasa, rest and have some snacks and continue your trek towards the Bhojwasa campsite. The trail to Bhojwasa has several landslide-prone sections as well so we will need to be careful and watchful for any falling rocks.
Just before you reach Bhojwasa, you will see views of the whole valley ahead of you. This is an amazing viewpoint. Once you reach Bhojwasa, you can get the first views of Mt. Shivling. The Bhagirathi river flows just beside the campsite overnight in tents.Â
We will be trekking to Nandanvan today, the base camp for the Mt. Bhagirathi 2 Expedition. The trail to Nandanvan continues up and beyond Gaumkh, the snout of the Gangotri glacier. We’ll be crossing the moraine and glacier and continue towards the left and to Nandanvan – a beautiful meadow.
Once we reach, we’ll be resting and let our bodies acclimatize to the high-altitude environment. We’ll be spending the time discussing the climbing route and observing the features of the mountain. We’ll also have a briefing and training session in the evening to refresh the technical climbing skills.
Have your dinner and rest well for the night tents.Â
- Base camp acclimatization day.
- Overnight stay in tents.
• Altitude: 4,338m to 5,302m
• Day of load ferry
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 4,338m to 5,302m
• Stay in tents
Altitude: 5.302m to 5,992m
• Day of rope fix
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 5.302m to 5,992m
• Day of rope fix
• Stay in tents
Altitude: 5,992m to 6,512m
• Today we shall attempt the peak and then will come back to camp 2 summit camp
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 5,302m
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 5,302m
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 5,302m
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 5,302m to 4,338m
• Descend base camp
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 4,338m to 3,768m
• Descend bhojwasa
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 3,768m to 3,048m 1,158
• Descend Gangotri
• Same day drive to Uttarkashi 100 km
• Stay in Hotel
- Departure form Uttarkashi
Guidelines
Things to carry
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- Footwear: Trekking Boots (snow and water proof), normal walking boots, and floaters.
- Few pairs of warm/woolen socks.
- Luggage: Backpack (50 liters), Daypack (20-30 ltr), Duffel bag.
- Clothes: Waterproof breathable jacket & pants, Jacket (synthetic or fleece of down feather), insulated pants (Synthetic), Poncho, Sweatshirt, inner thermal (upper & lower), fleece, t-shirts, cotton trekking pants, shorts. * clothing as per the season
- Gear for Hand & Head: Liner glove, Bandanna, Sun hat, Woolen caps, Face mask etc. Accessories: Sunglasses/Goggles, anti-glare glasses, water bottle, hydra pack, Headlamp with spare bulb and extra batteries.
- Trekking Gears: Emergency tool kit.
- Protection and First-Aid: Sunscreen, toiletry kit, water purification tablets, Zip-lock bags, ear plugs, first-aid and all essential medicines.
- Camping Equipment: Sleeping bags (extreme -5 to +5 Celsius) with liner, trekking poles, etc.
- Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3, Warm shirt/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt
- Trekking Pants that are water resistant/repellent and having inside lining for extra warmth- 2
- Windproof/water resistant outer shell (jacket) of good quality with a proper hood
- Down jacket with min 600 fill power rating, Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater Thermal inner wear (upper and lower)
- Woollen cap, Inner fleece gloves, Outer water proof gloves
- Thick woollen socks and regular socks (4 – 5 pairs), Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Comfortable waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes that come with a thick sole and high ankles
- Camp shoes such as sneakers/sport shoes
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small light weight towel
- Insulated water bottle and hydration pack (optional)
- Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun away from your face, Sun glasses with UV protection and ability to cut the glare (important when traversing through snow) Sturdy walking stick / Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
- Personal toiletries
- Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
- Carry rain cover for your bags
- Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain
Mandatory Personal Medical Kit
- Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Dexamethasone – one strip
- Nifedipine – 5 tablets
- Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
- Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
- Avil 25mg – 4 tablets (allergies)
- Combiflam – 4 tablets (Pain killer)
- Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 6 tablets each (diarrhea)
- Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
- Omez/ Rantadine – 10 tablets (antacids)
- Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
- Gauze – 1 small roll
- Band aid – 10 strips
- Cotton – 1 small roll
- ORS – 10 packets
- Betadine or any antiseptic cream
- Moov spray (aches, & sprains)
- Knee cap, if you are prone to knee injury
- Anti fungal powder
During The Trek
Inclusion
Accommodation. (Guest house, Camping).
Meals while on trek (Veg).
All necessary permits and entry fees to Uttarkashi .
First aid medical kits ,stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent, toilet tent , utensils.
Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
Transport form Uttarkashi to Uttarkashi.
Mules to carry the central luggage.
During The Trek
Exclusion
Any kind of personal expenses.
Food during the transit.
Insurance.
Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
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