Tapvan Nandanvan Vasukital trek (9th - 16th September 2012)

Hi I am planning this trek in second week of September and I need some information.

1. It involves walking along the glacier, so would I need ice walking tools (Crampons, iceaxe etc)
2. What is the expected temp. at Vasuki Tal. Would I need down-jacket or normal multi-layered clothing would suffice.
3. Would there be snow on route, although I know chances are very less at this time?
4. How intense the rains would be during second week of September? Monsoon is extending well in September in last few years, and this is looking the case this year also.

Thanks in advance to all the frnds, who would reply.

@Sanjive time for trek is good and also weather will be good not too much rain,skip the 1st point no need to Crampons, iceaxe etc., You can cross only tow glacier to till Vasukital.you have need 60 mts rope when climb the wall before Vasukital it near 60 feet,

2nd point ; The expected temp. at Vasuki Tal in night below then 0 or - 5 to -10. please carry good one down-jacket and others worm cloth for this trek.

No any snow at this moment but some time snowing will be but it just like a powder less then half feet.

About rain may be Gngotri or before that but on high altitude not too much this time.

Thanks dear. I have done Roop Kund and Kuari Pass earlier. SO how difficult this trek is, as compare to Roop Kund.

I hope you're aware that Gangotri region and surrounding areas remain cut off from the rest of the world due to the recent devastating flashfloods. The bridges are down, the roads have been washed away and if the recent pics from the area are any indication, the situation is still quite grim there. So before you start your journey, make sure you confirm if the traffic has been restored in the areas you want to visit. I had plans of going to Gaumukh-Tapovan late September too, but I still don't know if I should go ahead as planned or cancel my tickets.

Check out the following thread for more info:

Massive floods in Uttarkashi district, many feared dead

Agreed Jef. This trek is being planned by some organisation and this was confirmed by them that traffic is being restored slowly slowly and by that time, it should come to normal.

I certainly hope so!

the road will be soon within 10 days okay,good news for all trevellers main brideg at Gangori connect to main highway gangotri before 25th Aug.okay for traffic,it is called army bridge building by BRO(border road of organisation)and after Gangori the main road to gangotri take time near 10 days.

Thanks for the update, man! That's good news indeed. As always BRO is doing a commendable job! Hats off to them!

Thanks dear
may be 2marrow news update with progressive photos

Good luck with your plans, man. Do keep us updated!

sanjivktyagi, i am planning to go on gangotri nandanvan vasuki tal trek in late sept. can you tell me who you are going with? Thanks.

Am going with Indiahikes. You can search them on net. 8th to 16th Sept is the trek dates, already fixed. Try out if they can accommodate you in the team.

Dear Sanjiv
it is not possible do trek given date only one thing u have need 02 morsr days trek and start your trek form maneri far from 14 kms from main bus station uttarkashi,only one great news for all trekkers and visitors main bridge on local river Assi ganga at Gangori making by our great Border army BRO will be complete before 25th August. after that by road till maneri 13 kms. u can drive ,then you have trek bit hard and new explored by local peoples 13 to 16 kms till thiraang behind 65 kms near hot spring water called Gangnani,after that you can drive direct to Gangoti, mean from uttarkashi to till Gangotri will take more than 10- 12 hrs.,

Thanks dost, keep us posted. This would be sad, if we could not reach Gangotri. All preparations are done, mentally prepared and excited about the trek. Lets see what happens. Is there any other route to reach Gangotri, which is open (may be longer)?