Vidya Peak (Pt 5000) Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Vidya Peak (Pt 5000) Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

Itinerary spanning 8 days starting from Gangotri.

Standard RouteThis is the baseline pacing strategy for this expedition. Expedition leaders frequently modify rotation schedules, add reserve weather days, or adjust high camps based on real-time mountain conditions. Consult the operator's expedition dossier for their precise approach.

Duration

8 Days

Total Distance

80 KM

Max Altitude

16,404 FT

Trek Type

linear

Permits Required Before You Go

Permit Cost

3500

Foreigner Process

IMF peak booking registration, Inner Line Permit (if near border), and mountaineering visa.

Nearest Embassy Hub

New Delhi

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
7 Hrs
120 KM
drive

Camp Alt

10,170 ft

Drive Dehradun to Gangotri (10,170ft)

DehradunGangotri

Scenic drive, 8 hrs. Overnight in guesthouse.

Key Landmarks

Gangotri
Day 2
Hrs
acclimatization

Camp Alt

10,170 ft

Today's Objective

Acclimatization & Recovery

Light acclimatization walk to Chirbasa route checkpoint.

Key Landmarks

GangotriGangotri
Day 3
7 Hrs
10 KM
trek

Camp Alt

12,440 ft

Day Gain

+2,270 ft

Trek Gangotri to Bhojbasa (12,440ft)

GangotriBhojbasa

Hike along the Bhagirathi river. 6 hrs.

Key Landmarks

Chirbasa
Day 4
5 Hrs
11 KM
trek

Camp Alt

13,780 ft

Day Gain

+1,340 ft

Trek Bhojbasa to Vidya Peak Base Camp (13,780ft)

BhojbasaVidya Peak BC

Trek away from standard Gaumukh trail into side valley.

Key Landmarks

BhojbasaVidya Peak BC
Day 5
6 Hrs
12 KM
trek

Camp Alt

15,420 ft

Day Gain

+1,640 ft

Trek Base Camp to High Camp (15,420ft)

Vidya Peak BCVidya Peak High Camp

Establish high camp on rocky shelf. Gear check.

Key Landmarks

Vidya Peak BCVidya Peak High Camp

Staying At

Vidya Peak High Camp
Day 6
7 Hrs
8 KM
trek

Camp Alt

13,780 ft

Today's Objective

🏔 Summit SUMMIT PUSH: High Camp to Summit (16,404ft) & back to BC

Vidya Peak High CampVidya Peak BC

Early start at 4 AM. Scale moderately steep snow slope. Descend to BC.

Key Landmarks

Vidya Peak Summit
Day 7
5 Hrs
9 KM
mixed

Camp Alt

2,000 ft

Trek BC to Gangotri & Drive to Dehradun

Vidya Peak BCDehradun

Retrace to Gangotri and drive back to Dehradun. 10 hrs.

Key Landmarks

Vidya Peak BC
Day 8
Hrs
buffer

Camp Alt

13,780 ft

Day Gain

+11,780 ft

Today's Objective

Acclimatization & Recovery

Reserved for bad weather.

Key Landmarks

Vidya Peak BCVidya Peak BC

Expedition Extensions & Add-ons

Gangotri Heritage Walk

+1 Day

Explore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.

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Step 4: Safety & Framework

You understand the route.

Now understand the hazards, physiology, and Go/No-Go decision framework.

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