The presence of a rough road from the first day makes this walk tough. The path is steep and covered in scree, dust, and rocks. In fact, the first day of the walk takes you across a narrow ledge on a 60-degree rock wall. And the complexities keep growing. Until you reach the final high summit ridge. The path also passes past blooming trees and lovely meadows. Kedartal (also known as Shiva's lake) is a glacier lake located at a height of 4,750 metres in India's Garhwal area of the Himalayas. It is connected to Kedar Ganga via a few stream crossings. The lake is supplied by snowfall from Mt. Thalay Sagar (6,904 m), Mt. Meru (6,672 m), Mt. Bhrigupanth (6,772 m), and other neighbouring peaks, and is the source of Mt. Kedar Ganga, which is considered Shiva's gift to Bhagirathi in Hindu mythology (a source-stream of the Ganges). Kedartal, located 17 kilometres from Gangotri, is a famous hiking location. Starting at Gangotri, the journey entails a difficult rocky ascent down the small Kedar Ganga canyon to Bhojkharak, which is 8 kilometres distant. The road winds through beautiful Himalayan birch woods, but it is rendered dangerous in parts by falling boulders, high altitude, and steep ascents. The lake blends in perfectly with the surrounding surroundings. It's like a lotus growing in the mud! Except for the muck, there are towering black-white mountains here.
Early morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri. Situated on the bank of roaring Bhagirathi, this town is famous for its Gangotri Dham one of Chardham. The drive to Gangotri is beautiful and along the Bhagirathi river. Arrive Gangotri and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Hotel
Morning after breakfast trek to Bhoj Kharak. The steep ascent to Bhoj Kharak starts as we leave the camp. After an hour climb we travers kedar gorge to reach Bhoj kharak. The entire trek is along Kedar Ganga , through fir (cedus ) and Bhoj (birch) trees. The bark of birch was used as paper for ancient manuscript in Inida. Arrive Bhoj Kharak and camp. Overnight: Tents.
Today we leave the tree line and trek through a long meadow with Bhrigupanth peak in backdrop. Arrive and camp near the gushing stream in the meadow. Overnight: Tent.
Today the trek is very steep and through boulders and stones. After 3-4 hrs walking on difficult terrain we reach Kedartal . Arrive and camp. Enjoy an excellent sunset on Thaleysagar peak with its reflection in the lake. Overnight: Tent
Early morning witness special sunrise on the peaks and lake. After breakfast trace your steps back to Bhoj kharak. Lunch at Kedarkharak. Arrive Bhoj kharak and camp. Overnight: Tent
Early morning start trekking down to Gangotri . Witness evening prayer at Gangotri temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganges. Overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast drive towards Dehradun. Lunch at Uttarkahsi. Upon arrival in Rishikesh transfer to Hotel.
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