Nandanvan Trek
Glacial plateau trek starting from Dehradun leading across Gangotri glacier snouts directly beneath Bhagirathi massifs.
Overview
Moderate to Difficult
4,400m (14,430ft)
7 Days
May - June, Sep - Oct
4-8 People
UttarakhandExpedition Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Drive from Dehradun to Gangotri town.
Day 2: Gangotri to Bhojwasa (14 km / 6 hrs)
Trek along Bhagirathi river gorge.
Day 3: Bhojwasa to Gaumukh & Nandanvan (9 km / 6 hrs)
Cross Gangotri glacier moraine to reach Nandanvan (4,400m).
Day 4: Nandanvan Base Plateau Exploration
Close view of Bhagirathi I, II, III and Shivling.
Day 5: Nandanvan to Bhojwasa (9 km / 5 hrs)
Re-cross glacier moraine to Bhojwasa camp.
Day 6: Bhojwasa to Gangotri (14 km / 5 hrs)
Descend to Gangotri town.
Day 7: Gangotri to Dehradun (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Return drive to Dehradun ISBT.
Participation Requirements
- ✓Prior trek experience
- ✓High altitude endurance
What’s Included
- ✓Dehradun transport
- ✓Camping tents
- ✓Meals
- ✓Guide team
- ✓Permits
What’s not Included
- ✗Personal porter
Expedition Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Drive from Dehradun to Gangotri town.
Day 2: Gangotri to Bhojwasa (14 km / 6 hrs)
Trek along Bhagirathi river gorge.
Day 3: Bhojwasa to Gaumukh & Nandanvan (9 km / 6 hrs)
Cross Gangotri glacier moraine to reach Nandanvan (4,400m).
Day 4: Nandanvan Base Plateau Exploration
Close view of Bhagirathi I, II, III and Shivling.
Day 5: Nandanvan to Bhojwasa (9 km / 5 hrs)
Re-cross glacier moraine to Bhojwasa camp.
Day 6: Bhojwasa to Gangotri (14 km / 5 hrs)
Descend to Gangotri town.
Day 7: Gangotri to Dehradun (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Return drive to Dehradun ISBT.
