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The Ganges plunges from the glacial ice at
Gangotri. The spectacular setting of this most holy site is dominated by two
major mountains in the Garhwal Himalaya - Shivling and the Bhagirathi Peaks.
Bhagirathi II is one of the major peak among the Bhagirathi groups of peaks in
garhwal himalaya, Bhagarathi I & III are others. This peak is accompanied by
nearby towns like Agastyamuni by Ravi Rawat, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag. The snowy
peak, Bhagirathi II (6512m) was first climbed by Austrians Edi Ellmauthaler and
Toni Messner in 1933.
The trek to Nandanvan is exciting through Gangotri and Bhujwasa and here the
climbers can halt for a brief time. Base camp at Nandanvan is a beautiful
meadow, lush with Alpine flowers. You find the amazing sight of Shivling and the
Bhagirathi mountains from this camp at Nandanvan. After getting one
acclimatized, the climbers move ahead to establish the second camps at an high
altitude. The initial two hour trek across alpine meadows and sandy flats is
deceptively easy towards the base camp which we set for the further
acclimatization.The route follows 1000 meters of vertical granite followed by
another 200 meters section of mixed rock and ice and a top part of steep ice.
Spending time hanging on the wall is thrilling so the challenge lies in its
technical difficulty, rather than its heights. Rough, unprecedented climate is a
major factor in Bhagirathi peaks, thus the climbers will be heavily depended on
good weather.
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Expedition Details:
Type | Mountaineering |
Altitude | 6,512 metres |
Meeting point | Uttarkashi |
Gradient | Technical |
Ending point | Uttarkashi |
Tentative
Itinerary:
MAY 25, 2013 - Stay at Uttarkashi for Marketing and Administrative work.
MAY26, 2013 - Uttarkashi to Gangotri
MAY 27 2013 - Stay at Gangotri for Acclimatization
MAY 28, 2013 - Gangotri to Bhujbas ( trek 14 km )
MAY 29, 2013 - Bhujbasa to Nandanban. ( trek 9 km)
MAY 30, 2013 - Trek to Base Camp. Establish Base Camp
MAY 31, 2013 - Rest at Base Camp for Re-arrangement of load &
Acclimatization
JUNE1, 2013 - Load ferry to Camp – I
JUNE 2, 2013 - Load ferry to
Camp – I
JUNE 3, 2013 - Establish & Occupy Camp – I
JUNE 4, 2013 - Load ferry to Camp – II
JUNE 5, 2013 - Load ferry to Camp – II
JUNE 6, 2013 - Occupy Camp – II
JUNE 7, 2013 - Route opening & Rope fixing to summit
JUNE 8, 2013 - Route opening & Rope fixing to summit
JUNE 9, 2013 -Summit attempt
JUNE 10, 2013 - Summit attempt (Reserve day)
JUNE 12, 2013 - Back to Camp – I
JUNE 13, 2013 - Back to Base Camp
JUNE 14, 2013 - Stay at Base Camp for Repacking
JUNE 15, 2013 - Trek to Bhujbas
JUNE 16, 2013 - Trek to Gangotri. Stay at Gangotri.
(food is self-sponsored.)
JUNE 17, 2013 - Drive to Uttarkashi. Stay at Uttarkashi for administrative
work.
(food is
self-sponsored.)
Eligibility:
- Every member must have completed a Basic Mountaineering Course or have
sufficient knowledge and experience of mountaineering and the equipment
involved.
- Every member must have to be mentally and physically fit.
- Specifically this group will be permitted by the IMF (Indian Mountaineering
Federation) and the Government of Uttarakhand.
Participation fees: INR - 35,000/-
Cost Includes:
- All taxes
and travel from Uttarakashi to Uttarkashi,
- Accommodation(Hotel) in Uttarkashi and Gangotri,
- All technical mountaineering gear,
- Porters for expedition.
Cost Excludes:
- Travel to Uttarakashi.
- You will be charged extra for your own personal porter.
- Tips for Guides and Porters or staff.
- Food on June 16th and 17th at Gangotri and Uttarkashi.
- Any additional equipment that you will need to rent.
Payment options:
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For
any clarification email us at [email protected] or call on 9611102222
BMC
Office Address
:
No. 1651 , 10th Main, HAL 3rd Stage,
Jeeveanbhima Nagar , Banglore-560075
Map
Please transfer the Participation fees before you register