Bhagirathi II Expedition
Mountaineering expedition starting from Dehradun to Bhagirathi II (6,512m).
Overview
Very Difficult
6,512m (21,358ft)
18 Days
May - June, Sep - Oct
4-6 People
UttarakhandParticipation Requirements
- ✓Mountaineering course
- ✓Ice & rock climbing skills
What’s Included
- ✓Dehradun transport
- ✓IMF permits, high-altitude gear, meals
What’s not Included
- ✗Personal gear
Expedition Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Drive from Dehradun.
Day 2: Gangotri Acclimatization
Equipment check.
Day 3: Gangotri to Bhojwasa (14 km / 6 hrs)
Trek to Bhojwasa.
Day 4: Bhojwasa to Nandanvan Base Camp (4,400m) (9 km / 5 hrs)
Establish base camp.
Day 5: Base Camp Setup & Mountain Puja
Set up base and mountain puja.
Day 6: Load Ferry to Advance Base Camp (ABC 5,100m)
Transport ropes and tents.
Day 7: Establish Advance Base Camp (ABC)
Move up to ABC.
Day 8: Fixing Ropes on Ridge Wall
Rope fixing on 60-degree wall.
Day 9: Establish Camp 1 (5,800m)
Set up high camp.
Day 10: Load Ferry to Camp 1
Carry food and oxygen.
Day 11: Move to Camp 1 for Summit Window
Occupancy at Camp 1.
Day 12: SUMMIT PUSH: Camp 1 to Bhagirathi II Summit (6,512m) & Return
Reach 6,512m summit.
Day 13: Reserve Summit Day 1
Weather contingency.
Day 14: Reserve Summit Day 2
Weather contingency.
Day 15: Descend Camp 1 to ABC
Descend to ABC.
Day 16: ABC to Nandanvan Base Camp
Pack down ABC.
Day 17: Nandanvan to Gangotri (22 km / 7 hrs)
Descend to Gangotri.
Day 18: Gangotri to Dehradun (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Return drive to Dehradun.