Detailed Route
Bhagirathi I Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 18 days starting from Gangotri.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
18 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
22,493 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
IMF peak booking registration, Inner Line Permit (if near border), and mountaineering visa.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Dehradun to Gangotri (10,170ft)
Drive along Bhagirathi river valley. 8 hrs.
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Acclimatization Gangotri
Short walk to Surya Kund and temple visiting.
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Trek Gangotri to Bhojbasa (12,440ft)
Trek past Chirbasa pine forests. 6 hrs.
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Trek Bhojbasa to Nandanvan Base Camp (14,400ft)
Cross Gaumukh snout and hike up to Nandanvan meadow.
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Rest & Puja Ceremony at Base Camp
traditional expedition blessing puja. Gear organization.
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Load Ferry: BC to Camp 1 (17,200ft)
Carry ropes, tents, and oxygen cylinders to Camp 1.
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Staying At
Move and Establish Camp 1 (17,200ft)
Move up to establish Camp 1 on the snowline.
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Staying At
Acclimatization Day at Camp 1
Rest day on the glacier. Monitor hydration.
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Load Ferry: Camp 1 to Camp 2 (19,500ft)
Ascend steep snow slope carrying high camp gear. Return to Camp 1.
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Trek Camp 1 to Camp 2 (19,500ft)
Move up and establish Camp 2 on the ridge.
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Load Ferry to Summit Camp (21,200ft)
Carry summit gear to High Camp, return to Camp 2.
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Move to Summit Camp (21,200ft)
Establish High Camp. Prepare ropes for summit push.
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SUMMIT DAY: Summit Camp to Bhagirathi I (22,493ft) & return to BC
Alpine start at 11 PM. Technical mixed climb. Summit. Long descent to BC.
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Weather Buffer Day 1
Reserved for bad weather.
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Weather Buffer Day 2
Second reserved buffer day.
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Trek BC to Gangotri
Descend to Gangotri village. 7 hrs.
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Drive Gangotri to Dehradun
Return drive to Dehradun. 8 hrs.
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Departure Dehradun
Depart.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Gangotri Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
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