Detailed Route
Bhagirathi II Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 15 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
15 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
21,365 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. 8 hrs.
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Acclimatization Gangotri
Short walk to Surya Kund and local temple.
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Trek Gangotri to Bhojbasa (12,440ft)
Hike 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
Blessing puja for expedition. Gear check.
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Technical Training Day at Base Camp
Practice fixed rope ascents and jumar use.
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Load Ferry: BC to Camp 1 (17,200ft)
Carry equipment over moraine to Camp 1 site.
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Staying At
Move and Establish Camp 1 (17,200ft)
Trek and pitch tents at Camp 1 on the snowline.
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Staying At
Load Ferry to Summit Camp / Camp 2 (19,400ft)
Ascend steep snow slope carrying high camp gear. Return to Camp 1.
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Staying At
Trek Camp 1 to Camp 2 (19,400ft)
Move up and establish Camp 2 on the ridge.
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Staying At
SUMMIT DAY: Camp 2 to Bhagirathi II (21,365ft) & return to BC
Alpine start at midnight. Cross bergschrund, scale 45-degree snow-ice wall. Summit. Descend to BC.
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Weather Buffer Day
Reserved for bad weather.
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Trek BC to Gangotri
Retrace to Gangotri. 7 hrs.
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Drive Gangotri to Dehradun
Drive back. End of expedition.
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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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