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Located in the Garhwal Himalaya region of Uttarakhand, Mt. Satopanth gets an esteemed position among the enthusiastic climbers for a technically moderate trail. Nestled at a huge elevation of 7075 meters (23212 Ft) above sea level, Satopanth expedition happens to be a formidable undertaking. Passing through the knife-sharp edges of the mountain leads the climbers to an amicable and remote area, the climbers will be blessed with the mesmerizing views of Gangotri Glacier and Bhagirathi II. We, Shikhar Travels have been handling Mountaineering Expeditions since 1980 and to date, we have successfully handled 300 expeditions to Indian Himalayas. With every passing year, Shikhar Travels has been becoming a reliable and expert partner for the mountaineers as we don't only cater to you the logistic needs but also provide expert advice of our expedition guides who have completed several Himalayan Peaks summit. You will be provided with proper climbing assistance by our highly experienced Porters and Sherpas at high altitudes. The awe-inspiring views of Mt. Shivling, Thalay Sagar, and the granite pillars of Bhagirathi III are counted as the delights of this challenging expedition. Camping at Vasuki Tal and other wonderful sites falling en-route adds more glory to Mt. Satopanth Peak Expedition. To know more about the expedition, check out the beautifully narrated itinerary
Welcome to Delhi, the capital city of India. On reaching Delhi Airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by our representative who will be assisting you at the airport and will take you to the pre-booked hotel where you will be spending an overnight stay.
Morning enjoy your breakfast at hotel and then drive to Indian Mountaineering Foundation IMF for briefing and accomplish the formalities and administrative work. Later in the after proceed to Rishikesh upon arrivall check into the hotel. Freshen up and enjoy your dinner which is then followed by a relaxing overnight stay. Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
On the third day of expedition today you will be driving towards Uttarkashi which is almost 175 Kms away from Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight stay arrangements are done at Uttarkashi by Shikhar Travels. Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Post relishing healthy breakfast, get ready to complete all the required formalities of the expedition. You will be visiting the Forest Department, Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, and Superintendent of Police to complete the needed procedures. Next you will be driving towards Gangotri which is only at a distance of 100 km from Uttarkashi. Arrangement of your dinner and overnight halt is organized at one of the best hotel in Gangotri. Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
This is the day when you will start your trekking experience by climbing up the hills to reach Bhojbasa, elevated at 3780 meters above sea level. This is going to be a 4-5 hours long trek where you will be covering a total distance of 14 km. The trail you are covering is full of mesmerizing Himalayan sights and also the awe-inspiring views of the surrounding snow-capped mountain peaks. Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Today we gradually walk up to the Gaumukh – “The source of River Ganges” a beautiful walk with views of Mt. Shivling (6543 mt) and the Mt Bhagirathi (6856). Further, proceed to little high towards Nandanvan. Across the Gangotri glacier, cutting across the glacial moraine, you shall reach the spacious alpine meadow of Nandan Van, at the juncture of Chatrungi Glacier and Gangotri Glacier and the base of Baghirathi I (6856 Mts.), II (6512 Mts.) and III (6454 Mts.). You should also have views of Mt. Kedar Dome (6,831 Mts.), Karcha Kund (6,617 Mts.), Kedarnath (6,940 Mts.) and Mt. Meru (6672 Mts.) across the Gangotri Glacier. Overnight in Tents at Nandanvan. Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Morning after breakfast start trek to Vasuki Tal (4500 M) which is base camp of Mount Satopanth (approx 10 kms / 4 -5 hrs) and it will bve our place for next 2 weeks or so. Upon arrivall set the base camp for overnight stay. Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Tentative Climbing program after base Camp from Day 8 to Day 21
There is no planned schedule for the day and you are free to relax in your comfy stay. All you will be doing today is either sleeping or exploring the areas around the base camp. You can also witness some amazing views of the snow-peaked mountains and the scenic beauty of the surrounding areas. overnight stray in tents
On the 9th day of the Satopanth expedition, you will be walking on a narrow ridge towards the Chaturanga Glacier which is surrounded by Vasuki Parbat from the right side. Capture the awe-inspiring glimpses of the majestic Satopanth Peak from the edge of the ridge. Later on, start descending towards the Sundar glacier to reach the advanced base camp.
There is no specific schedule for the day and you will only be left for acclimatization. However, it might happen that in the second half of the day, you will cover a short trekking trail to go up the hill. Reach the camping site before it gets dark and then go for a relaxing overnight sleep post savoring the delectable dinner.
Start this beautiful day with a relishing breakfast and then get ready for the first technical climb of the expedition. You will be fixing the ropes today so that it would become easier for you to climb up higher on the next day.
Your official technical climbing session starts today. After completing a short walk on the glacier, you will be negotiating a rock band and then an ice gully. After crossing a few gentle humps you will arrive a Base Camp 1 which is nestled at an elevation of almost 5800 meters above sea level.
Enjoy your morning meal first and then get ready to climb up a certain height and then before it gets dark return to campsite 1 for dinner and overnight halt.
This day is for rest day and load ferry to Camp 2
Today we will trek from camp 1 to preset Camp 2.
Get yourself geared up for a short steep walk to reach the lesser-known ‘knife ridge’. You are advised to go for a pre-fixing rope activity as this would help you for a further journey. Once you have crossed the bridge, you will arrive at the sharp icy face of the mountain from where you can see the entire hilly area. Pitch your tent just above the hanging glacier
Today, you will be attempting the peak in the first half of the day, and later in the afternoon move back to camp 2 for the overnight halt and scrumptious dinner.
Two days reserve for summit insace of bad weather.
It will take almost 2 complete days to descend from Camp 2 to the base camp of the expedition. Enjoy the meals offered at the camps and tents and stay energized throughout this descending activity. Meals: From day 8 to day 21 high altitude food.
After getting up from a sound sleep, freshen up and enjoy treating your morning meal. Pack your bags as this is the time to trek towards Bhojbasa. On reaching the day destination, set up a camp for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Post completing the first meals of the day, start trekking down to Gangotri from Bhojbasa. Once you reach Gangotri, you will start the drive towards Uttarkashi. Upon arrival check in the resort/hotel for overnight stay. Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
After finishing breakfast, start driving towards Rishikesh, the yoga capital of India. Check into the hotel room after completing the required formalities and then Later in the evening, visit Ram Jhula for Ganga Arti. back to hotel for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
After finishing the morning meal, drive towards Delhi, and then on your arrival, check into the hotel room for dinner which is then followed by a relaxing overnight stay. Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
After completing the morning meal, get ready to visit IMF for debriefing. For the rest of the day, you are free to spend your time the way you want. Complete the check-out formalities to board the flight for your onward journey towards home. Meal : Breakfast
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