Trip to Gangotri and Gaumukh

delhiwala · Jun 26th, 2009, 15:01

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Is it like the gate opens once every hour for 10-15 minutes and then closes the gate until the next opening time?

Right !

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Is it to prevent too many vehicles travelling at the same time in this narrow section of the road?

Again right !

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What is the reason for closing the gate at 4pm? Any idea?

It gets dark early in the hills.

sks551 · Jun 26th, 2009, 15:06

Thanks Mr delhiwala for prompt response

Hardwired · Jun 29th, 2009, 18:01

Would be grateful if someone could enlighten me on the availability of porters from Gangotri for Vasukitaal trek.

My friends & I completed the Kedartaal trek in oct. 2006. & again in 2007 to Bhujbasa(had to return 'cause of heavy snowfall). There were no permit requirements at that time and we managed a guide & porters from Gangotri itself. Dunno the present scenario.
For Sep. 2009, we are planning to hire an experienced guide from uttarkashi & porters from Gangotri. Any advice for the same?

tilak2909 · Jun 29th, 2009, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Hardwired

Would be grateful if someone could enlighten me on the availability of porters from Gangotri for Vasukitaal trek.

My friends & I completed the Kedartaal trek in oct. 2006. & again in 2007 to Bhujbasa(had to return 'cause of heavy snowfall). There were no permit requirements at that time and we managed a guide & porters from Gangotri itself. Dunno the present scenario.
For Sep. 2009, we are planning to hire an experienced guide from uttarkashi & porters from Gangotri. Any advice for the same?

actually what advice do you need, what are your precise questions.

Hardwired · Jun 29th, 2009, 18:58

I want to know if porters will be available for hire in Gangotri.
Presently we're planning to hire our guide from Uttarkashi and porters from Gangotri. Trek date is end of September.

tilak2909 · Jun 29th, 2009, 19:05

yes you can get porters at gangotri..

Hardwired · Jun 29th, 2009, 19:15

Thanks for the affirmation.
In 2007, we had a bad experience with a guide hired from Gangotri. So this time its going to be porters from Gangotri & guide from Uttarkashi!

tilak2909 · Jun 29th, 2009, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Hardwired

Thanks for the affirmation.
In 2007, we had a bad experience with a guide hired from Gangotri. So this time its going to be porters from Gangotri & guide from Uttarkashi!

who is the guide you are hiring from uttarkashi??

sks551 · Jun 29th, 2009, 19:45

Hardwired,
Please read this forum thread carefully and you will get all the answers to your questions you have asked...

Hardwired · Jun 29th, 2009, 21:08

Contact of Guide I'm contemplating for Vasuki taal trek:
I have his number... Mr. Negi. He owns a trekking agency.
09412027961, 01374223668, 09412139813

livinhimalayas · Jun 30th, 2009, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Hardwired

I have his number... Mr. Negi. He owns a trekking agency.
09412027961, 01374223668, 09412139813

Can you give me the name of the trekking agency I will find out if he is trust worthy or not. There are many people who have opened up trekking agencies but all are not very reliable or good.

ami.subu · Jun 30th, 2009, 17:15

can we get permit by fax???????

ami.subu · Jun 30th, 2009, 17:20

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Originally Posted by livinhimalayas

Those numbers are correct. You can fax your application a week or so in advance and bring the original with you when you go to collect your permit. Best would be to call up the DFO office before you start off on your trip and confirm the receipt of the fax. Have known the DFO people to lose papers before.

What would be the application body?????

sks551 · Jun 30th, 2009, 17:25

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Originally Posted by ami.subu

What would be the application body?????

Please read the following:
http://uttarkashi.nic.in/Dept/tourism/goumukh.PDF

sks551 · Jun 30th, 2009, 17:42

Also read the following:
http://travel.saffronstreaks.com/

Jun 30th, 2009, 17:15	#147
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Hardwired Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Noida Posts: 28	Contact of Guide I'm contemplating for Vasuki taal trek: I have his number... Mr. Negi. He owns a trekking agency. 09412027961, 01374223668, 09412139813

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