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The Source Of The Ganges |
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A A journey through the spiritual heartland of the subcontinent to the source of the Ganges |
Ref: EX-TGS
15 days
from £1385 (minimum 6 passengers)
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A journey through the spiritual heartland of the subcontinent to the source of the Ganges
The Ganges flows across the sweltering plains of northern India to the Bay of Bengal, but its source is high up in the Himalaya amongst the snows and glaciers close to the Tibetan border. The trek start point, Gangotri, is the most picturesque 'dham' or pilgrimage site in the Garhwal Himalaya, and the walk passes through rhododendron forests and alpine pastures to visit Gaumukh, the 'Cow's Snout', the physical source of the Ganges. Shrouded in legend and folklore and flanked by an impressive concentration of 6000m peaks, it is here, from beneath the grey-blue ice, that the holy river Ganges begins its long journey to the sea. The setting and views are inspirational and there is time to explore this mountain wonderland, dominated by the distinctive towering walls of Shivling and the Bagirathi group of peaks.
Trip Profile:
7 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 4350m; average 3550m. Grade B.
Group & Staff:
min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation:
8 nights camping, 4 nights hotels/guesthouses.
Food:
included except in Delhi, Uttarkashi and Hardwar.
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Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Delhi, drive or train to Hardwar, one of the seven sacred Hindu sites.
| Day 3 | Drive to Uttarkhasi, a centre for yoga studies, on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.
| Day 4 | Spectacular mountain drive to Gangotri, one of the four holy 'dhams' and trek start point.
| Day 5 | Follow the course of the river valley to Chirbasa.
| Day 6 | Trek through forests and meadows to Gaumukh, the source of the River Ganges | Day 7 | Free to acclimatise, relax and enjoy the magnificent mountain landscape.
| Day 8 | Cross the large terminal moraine field to the high altitude meadow at Tapovan (4350m) below Shivling (6543m) and Bhagirathi 1(6856m).
| Day 9 | As above | Day 10 | Return along the river valley to Gangotri via Chirbasa.
| Day 11 | As above | Day 12 | Leave the high Himalaya and drive to Hardwar.
| Day 13 | Train or drive to Delhi. | Day 14 | Depart Delhi.
| Day 15 | London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 24 Apr 05 | *£1385 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Optional single hotel and tent supplement £120
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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A A journey through the spiritual heartland of the subcontinent to the source of the Ganges
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