Leave early a 6 am and drive to Gobindghat via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, Nandapryag and Joshimath/ Gobindghat . Overnight in rest-house in Joshimath/Gobindghat.
Gobindghat to Ghangaia (2,950 mts.) 4 -5 hrs trek : 9 km Early morning we start from Gobindghat and drive to PULNA village and begin our trek towards GHANGARIA, via walking through the forest area and a few villages. There are numerous waterfalls and lush green landscape all around. The gradient of the trail is moderate. The 11 kms trek to reach Ghangaria takes about 4-5 hrs. overnight in the rest houses at Ghangaria.
Ghangaria to Tipra Khark Camping Ground (3,700mts.)
We start the days trek with a short ascent to the valley. Gradient is moderate and the landscape soothing to the eve. It will take about a couple of hours to reach the valley. There are unending meadows laden with varieties of alpine flowers, network of streams and big mountains all around. The prominent species are Brahma Kamal, Anemone, Grenaium, Primula, Lillium, Potentilla, Inula, Cordalis, impetienys, Saxifraga, Bistorta, Anaphalis, etc. One can spend 3-4 hrs exploring different corners & vantage points of the valley. We continue our trek to tipra kharka and reach by late afternoon.
Tipra Kharka to Bhyundar Icefall Camps (4,300mts)
This days trek involves negotiating morains and technical surfaces. The ascending path is gradual throughout, but challenging at times.
Bhyundar Icefall camps to Bhyundar Khal Base(4600mts.
The trek on the glacier continues for about 5 km. The walk is technical gears. After the glacial stretch, the path goes to the moraine continuous desending to to the campsite.
Bhyundar Khal base to Bhyundar Khal (5,100mts) to Rataban Glacier(4,600mts.)
On this day we start before sunrise. The walk again invonls technical aspects on the glacier, which continues to the pass. It is a trek of about 8 km to hte pass, which takes about 5-6 hours, with the stunning view of the greater Himalayas all around. Dinner and overnight stay in tent.
Rataban Glacier to Edi Udiyar ( 3,900 mts)
After a trek of 6 km along the valley, one reaches Edi Udiyar, with a grassy and comfortable place to set campsite.
Edi udiyar to Ghamsali (3000 mts); drive to joshimath
7-8 hrs trek : 10 km Today we’ll descend to the village of Ghamsali. The frontier villages have mostly been abandoned as villagers have been migrating to towns & cities in the foothills and the plains after the 1962 war with China brought their centuries-old border trade to a halt. These villages come up with great culture and old oral tradition. We further drive to Joshimath. Overnight stay in guest house.
Inclusions
Transport from Gobindghat to pulna & Ghamsali to Joshimath Guides & cook fees.
Rent of camping and equipment.
Forest entry charges. Potters and mules support to carry camping equipments.
Please note that personal luggage can be carried by mules o rpotters on chargeable basis.
All veg meals starting from day 2 lunch to day 8 lunch.
Exclusions
Transport from Rishikesh to Rishikesh.
Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls, etc.
Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above.
Personal luggage with mass not exceeding 12 kg per bag can be carried by poters/mules.
Terms & Conditions
Recommendations
ESSENTIALS TINGS TO CARRY
Trekking Boots : Waterproof, high ankle with good grip.
One Raincoat/Poncho
Windproof jacket
Wind & waterproof pants
2-3 t-shirts (preferably quickdry)
2 trousers ( avoid shorts,fiting denims, capris)
Warm Fleece, Alternative : a woollen sweater
Extra pair of socks
Thermal inner wears.
One pair of woollen socks
Waterproof thick gloves
Waterproof rucksack or rucksack with raincover.
Water bottle
Slippers/Sandals/ Floaters : Non slippery ï‚¢ Hat or sun protection cap.
Head torch ( hand torch would be an alternaive.
Sunglasses (It should be UV protected.) or use photo chromatic galsses.