Gangotri - III

Most of the climbing community goes to the east of Gangotri, in the Bhagirathi valley, to climb peaks there, and in comparison to that, very few come to this valley.

G-III involves fixing rope, negotiating crevasses and breaking trail in deep snow. Rock is usually not encountered in this expedition. 

Getting There

One can reach Gangotri via two routes:

1. New Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri

2. New Delhi - Dehradun - Uttarkashi - Gangotri

The road via Dehradun is a bit (@ 50 km) shorter. From Delhi, Dehradun can be reached by flight, train or car.

Route

Route involves hiking into the Rudugaira valley, crossing the rudu-ganga river, and making camps at higher altitudes.

Red Tape

Climbing in this area involves taking permissions from the forest department as well as booking the peak through IMF, based out of Delhi. 

When to Climb

Usually, climbing is done from the 2nd week of May to 2 week of June, after which rains start. However, weather is highly unpredictable.

Camping

Gangotri - Naala Camp - Base Camp - ABC - Camp 1 - Summit Camp - Summit.

External Links

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