A breathtaking trip as we continue to follow the Ganga upstream, whose waters now explode with power, cutting through the vast maze of mountains. Colossal peaks lushly forested with jungle and pine, towering cliffs, and cascading waterfalls all make for otherworldly dramatic beauty. Arrive in Gangotri mid-afternoon. Here we'll stay in a comfortable guesthouse or ashram. 17 - A day of rest and altitude acclimatisation in this remote Himalayan hamlet of Gangotri, considered among India's most sacred pilgrimage sites.
Natural beauty provides spiritual haven for local and visiting yogis and sadhus.
The Gangotri temple serves as focus for devout Hindu pilgrims. Optional daily bathing in the holy Ganga. Dramatic canyons, surrounding mountains, a cascading waterfall, the virginal holy waters of India's most sacred river, an atmosphere soaked in centuries of devotion and meditation, and typically sunny weather, make an ideal setting for enjoying the bliss of meditation and yoga. Optional bathing and meditation at the freezing source. Return hike of 5 hours to Gangotri.