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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
Foreigner Process
IMF peak booking registration, Inner Line Permit (if near border), and mountaineering visa.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
10,170 ft
Drive Dehradun to Gangotri (10,170ft)
Scenic drive, 8 hrs. Overnight in guesthouse.
Key Landmarks
Wilderness experience
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
10,170 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Light acclimatization walk to Chirbasa route checkpoint.
Key Landmarks
Wilderness experience
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
12,440 ft
Day Gain
+2,270 ft
Trek Gangotri to Bhojbasa (12,440ft)
Hike along the Bhagirathi river. 6 hrs.
Key Landmarks
Wilderness experience
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
13,780 ft
Day Gain
+1,340 ft
Trek Bhojbasa to Vidya Peak Base Camp (13,780ft)
Trek away from standard Gaumukh trail into side valley.
Key Landmarks
Wilderness experience
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
15,420 ft
Day Gain
+1,640 ft
Trek Base Camp to High Camp (15,420ft)
Establish high camp on rocky shelf. Gear check.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Wilderness experience
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
13,780 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit SUMMIT PUSH: High Camp to Summit (16,404ft) & back to BC
Early start at 4 AM. Scale moderately steep snow slope. Descend to BC.
Key Landmarks
Wilderness experience
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
2,000 ft
Trek BC to Gangotri & Drive to Dehradun
Retrace to Gangotri and drive back to Dehradun. 10 hrs.
Key Landmarks
Wilderness experience
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
13,780 ft
Day Gain
+11,780 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Reserved for bad weather.
Key Landmarks
Wilderness experience
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Expedition Extensions & Add-ons
Gangotri Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Vidya Peak Base Camp
Base Camp
Water
Glacial stream melt
Wind
Moderate
Night Temp
-8°C
Vidya Peak High Camp
High Camp
Water
Snow melt required
Wind
High
Night Temp
-15°C
Navigation & Route Data
Magnetic Declination
+1.5°
Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
Glacier approach is prone to crevasse shifts; route must be wanded.
Ridge section requires rope fixing and pathfinding on wind-blown snow.
Maintain compass bearings in whiteout conditions.
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