• Day 0: Delhi - Rishikesh
• Day 1: Rishikesh - Harsil Valley - Bagori village
• Day 2: Harsil Valley - Gartang Gali - Gangotri
  
• Day 3: Harsil Valley - Tehri Lake - Rishikesh - Delhi

Day 0: Delhi - Rishikesh

• Arrive at pickup point of Delhi at 9:30 p.m Start your overnight journey to Rishikesh.

Day 1: Rishikesh - Harsil Valley - Bagori village

• Arrival at Rishikesh in early morning and drive to Uttarkashi. Visit the Vishwanath temple.
• Drive to Bagori Village (80 Kms) and spend afternoon at Bagori Village. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dharali/Jhala

Day 2: Harsil Valley - Gartang Gali - Gangotri

• Wake up early morning and drive to View Point Swami Sundrananda view point, Lanka bridge , Gartang Gali, Gangotri Temple.
• Overnight stay at Hotel in Dharali /Jhala.

Day 3: Harsil Valley - Tehri Lake - Rishikesh - Delhi

• Wake up early morning and start drive to Tehri lake.
• After visiting Tehri Lake continue your journey to Rishikesh.
• Arrive Rishikesh at 6 p.m and Depart for Delhi.
• Reach Delhi and conclude your trip.

How to Reach Gangotri & Harsil Valley Tour?

You can start your journey to Gangotri & Harsil Valley Tour from either Rishikesh or Delhi:

By Air:

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, about 25 km from Rishikesh. There are daily flights from Delhi to Dehradun.

By Train:

If starting from Delhi, you can take an overnight train to Dehradun.

• Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
• Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure - 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)

By Bus:

Rishikesh is well connected to Delhi by road, and there are frequent bus services between the two cities. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Delhi to Dehradun and then proceed to Rishikesh.

Once in Rishikesh, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus to reach Gangotri & Harsil Valley Tour.

Inclusions:

Stay

Comfortable Stay on a Double, Triple, Quad sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels/tents.

Meals

Breakfast (from Day 2 to Day 3)

Dinner (from Day 1 to Day 2)

Transfers

Group transfers for sightseeing in a taxi/SUV/Tempo traveller depending on group size.

Driver

An experienced driver will accompany you during the tour.

Sightseeing

Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary.

Trip leader

Experienced trip leader will accompany you during the tour.

Exclusions:

1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

What to Carry

• Camp shoes such as sneakers/sport shoes
• Raincoat / Poncho
• Small lightweight towel
• Insulated water bottle and hydration pack (optional)
• Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun away from your face, Sunglasses 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 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

Cancellation Policy:

Customer is suppose to make a full payment in advance for the confirm bookings.

If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

In case of unforeseen weather conditions or Government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However, a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.

Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation Policies mentioned on the website & are Irrespective of the date of booking.

Note: After the said time the Trek Shrek would not be entertaining any cancelation and no amount would be refunded whatsoever.

Important Notes

• Participants are requested to follow the timing in the program. In case any services are missed due to delay in departure, the company will not be responsible for any refund.
• Trek Shrek reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance (e.g., weather conditions, political conditions) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
• All travelers are requested to carry a copy of a medical certificate with them.
• Any costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances and reasons beyond our control, such as change in flight and train schedules, cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomena, landslides, roadblocks, etc., are to be borne by the client directly on the spot.
• Climatic conditions in high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
• Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.

Trekking Gear

1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
2. Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1
5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

Footwear

1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

Clothing

1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2
2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
5. Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
10. Woolen cap. Qty-1
11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

Toiletries

1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)
2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1
3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
2. Plate. Qty- 1
3. Spoon.Qty-1
4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

Miscellaneous

1. Camera (Optional)
2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Fitness For Trekking

Tips to get fit for Trekking

Experiencing trek is almost everyone's passion or dream. But before starting or planning for a hike, you must be aware of the during and post-trek pain of your body. It is essential to be strong enough to enjoy your whole trek without any disruption of body ache. One book or decide several months before going on a hike, so you have a significant amount of time exercising your body and training it to become flexible for the trek.

Following are some advantages of training yourself before trek:

• It fosters aerobic fitness.
• It improves blood circulation and breathing functions as well.
• It makes the heart strong, preventing it from any problem.
• It helps in toning legs.
• Muscles get build-up which is very beneficial.

Therefore, one must do practice to gain all these benefits. It is not only for the trek but for lifetime fitness also.
Let's have a look at some factors which must be kept in mind to practice before trek:

Importance of Stretching

It helps the body become flexible and allows you to move your body in any direction you want quickly. It helps make the joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees stronger to prevent any mishappening. It provides much relaxation to your body and relieves the pain. And if you are going on a trek, it is essential to practice stretching way before your hike. It will help you in moving to the higher altitudes region more efficiently.

Sleep like baby

It is always said that one must sleep like a baby. It means sleep without any worries. This makes you have an adequate amount of sleep which is a significant factor in daily life. So, practice it daily and also before your trek. Try to make yourself comfortable to sleep at higher altitudes.

Good Shoes-Good Trek

It is so evident that one has to walk and only walk while Trekking, so it is far more essential to have a good pair of trekking/hiking shoes. Practice walking by wearing your boots before the trek to make yourself used to them. You may opt for an option to keep an extra pair in your bag while trek to help yourself in the opposite condition.

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