Detailed Route
Bhagirathi III Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 16 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
16 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
21,175 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 the river. 8 hrs.
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Acclimatization Gangotri
Walk to Surya Kund. Permit clearances.
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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 to Nandanvan meadow.
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Puja and Rest Day at Base Camp
Blessing ceremony. Gear check.
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Technical Training Day at Base Camp
Practice technical rock climbing and fixed rope ascent.
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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 (19,200ft)
Ascend technical mixed ridge. Carry high camp gear. Return to Camp 1.
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Move and Establish Camp 2 (19,200ft)
Climb rock chimneys and gullies to set up Camp 2.
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Staying At
SUMMIT DAY: Camp 2 to Bhagirathi III (21,175ft) & return to BC
Alpine start at 11 PM. Scale technical rock pillar and snow crest. Summit. Descend 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. 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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