Trip to Gangotri and Gaumukh

delhiwala · May 8th, 2009, 18:46

In these hills average speed comes to 35-40 KMs per hour at the max.

And if you are prone to travel sickness, carry some tablets, on way to Gangotri, Sukhitop is crucial, here roads have sharp bends and you gain a lot of height in a short span.

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Originally Posted by sks551

It’s only about 450km from Delhi. Do you know what the quality of the roads like? Do I need to take travel sickness tablets?

sks551 · May 8th, 2009, 22:02

We are aware of gaining a lot of heights within short space of time which may cause altitude sickness.
We are planning to make overnight stops at Rishikesh and then Uttarkashi and then Gangotri.
Do you think this will be enough? Or do we need to make longer stops?

delhiwala · May 9th, 2009, 01:44

I think these will be enough ! In any case you'll have to take a break at Uttarkashi for your permit !

Quote:

Originally Posted by sks551

We are aware of gaining a lot of heights within short space of time which may cause altitude sickness.
We are planning to make overnight stops at Rishikesh and then Uttarkashi and then Gangotri. Do you think this will be enough? Or do we need to make longer stops?

sks551 · May 11th, 2009, 16:52

Hi delhiwala,
Do you know the date when the Gangotri temple closes for the winter and no one is allowed to trek beyond that?
Various threads suggest that the temple closes in November. However I was talking to a friend of mine in India over the weekend and he suggested that the temple closes at the beginning of October.
We have chosen 2nd week of October for good weather forecast.
We are trying to avoid going there during monsoon season.

tilak2909 · May 11th, 2009, 17:01

last year doors were closed on 16th november. dates keep on changing.

sks551 · May 11th, 2009, 17:21

How can we be certain that the doors will remain open when we get there?
We need to book international flights etc and need to make sure it is still open when we visit.

sks551 · May 11th, 2009, 17:56

According to the following link the temple will close on 17th October this year.

http://www.hindu-blog.com/2009/04/ga...mple-2009.html

I am not sure if this can be relied upon. Does anyone have views?

delhiwala · May 11th, 2009, 18:00

Portals of Gangotri are closed on Deepawali Festival which is falling on 17th October this year.

But even after this you can do the trek, if you have inner line permit ! I think you should visit in the 1st week of October. Weather will be good and there will be no rush on the route.

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Originally Posted by sks551

How can we be certain that the doors will remain open when we get there? We need to book international flights etc and need to make sure it is still open when we visit.

sks551 · May 11th, 2009, 18:10

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Originally Posted by delhiwala

Portals of Gangotri are closed on Deepawali Festival which is falling on 17th October this year.

But even after this you can do the trek, if you have inner line permit ! .

Hi delhiwala
What is an "inner line permit"?

tilak2909 · May 11th, 2009, 18:19

U Can Be Sure Of 17 Oct Bcos Doors Closes On Deepawali, And This Year Deepawali Is On 17th Oct.....make Yr Schedule Accordingly

delhiwala · May 11th, 2009, 18:41

Inner line permit is a special permit for visiting certain specified areas. This is issued by the District Magistrate (DM) or Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the area concerned. If you want to visit Gangotri/Gomukh/tapovan after the portals are closed, then you need this permit. In this case SDM Uttarkashi office will issue it.

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Originally Posted by sks551

What is an "inner line permit"?

sks551 · May 11th, 2009, 23:30

We are allowing three days (two overnight stops, Rishikesh and Uttarkashi) to reach Gangotri. This will allow acclimatisation.

On the way back from Gangotri to Delhi how many overnight stops do we need?
I know that the roads are mountainous. But is it faceable to do Gangotri to Rishikesh in one day? And the second day from Rishikesh to Delhi.

tilak2909 · May 11th, 2009, 23:48

gangotri to rishikesh is just 240 km. u can easily and comfortable do it in one day (9-10 hrs)it is easily doable. i did gangotri to delhi in a single day. i started from gangotri at 05.00 am and reached delhi at 22.00 with good rest

delhiwala · May 12th, 2009, 00:28

Since you are staying at Rishikesh when going, when coming you may stay at Haridwar. Try to catch evening aarti......

sks551 · May 12th, 2009, 17:56

Thanks guys,
we are booking our flights now and the flight arrival at Delhi is about 9:30am. We are thinking about taking the car+driver from the airport and travel another 4.5 hours and spend the night at Haridwar hotel instead of Delhi hotel. We need to leave our luggage at Haridwar hotel prior to heading towards Gangotri.
What do you think of this idea? On the way back we spend another night at the same hotel and pick up our luggage before heading off to Delhi.

I know I have been asking too many questions; but you guys have been very helpful.

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May 8th, 2009, 22:02	#32
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	We are aware of gaining a lot of heights within short space of time which may cause altitude sickness. We are planning to make overnight stops at Rishikesh and then Uttarkashi and then Gangotri. Do you think this will be enough? Or do we need to make longer stops?

May 11th, 2009, 16:52	#34
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Hi delhiwala, Do you know the date when the Gangotri temple closes for the winter and no one is allowed to trek beyond that? Various threads suggest that the temple closes in November. However I was talking to a friend of mine in India over the weekend and he suggested that the temple closes at the beginning of October. We have chosen 2nd week of October for good weather forecast. We are trying to avoid going there during monsoon season.

May 11th, 2009, 17:21	#36
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	How can we be certain that the doors will remain open when we get there? We need to book international flights etc and need to make sure it is still open when we visit.

May 11th, 2009, 17:56	#37
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	According to the following link the temple will close on 17th October this year. http://www.hindu-blog.com/2009/04/ga...mple-2009.html I am not sure if this can be relied upon. Does anyone have views?

May 11th, 2009, 18:19	#40
tilak2909 Where Eagles Dare Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 866	U Can Be Sure Of 17 Oct Bcos Doors Closes On Deepawali, And This Year Deepawali Is On 17th Oct.....make Yr Schedule Accordingly

May 11th, 2009, 23:30	#42
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	We are allowing three days (two overnight stops, Rishikesh and Uttarkashi) to reach Gangotri. This will allow acclimatisation. On the way back from Gangotri to Delhi how many overnight stops do we need? I know that the roads are mountainous. But is it faceable to do Gangotri to Rishikesh in one day? And the second day from Rishikesh to Delhi.

May 11th, 2009, 23:48	#43
tilak2909 Where Eagles Dare Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 866	gangotri to rishikesh is just 240 km. u can easily and comfortable do it in one day (9-10 hrs)it is easily doable. i did gangotri to delhi in a single day. i started from gangotri at 05.00 am and reached delhi at 22.00 with good rest

May 12th, 2009, 00:28	#44
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Since you are staying at Rishikesh when going, when coming you may stay at Haridwar. Try to catch evening aarti......

May 12th, 2009, 17:56	#45
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Thanks guys, we are booking our flights now and the flight arrival at Delhi is about 9:30am. We are thinking about taking the car+driver from the airport and travel another 4.5 hours and spend the night at Haridwar hotel instead of Delhi hotel. We need to leave our luggage at Haridwar hotel prior to heading towards Gangotri. What do you think of this idea? On the way back we spend another night at the same hotel and pick up our luggage before heading off to Delhi. I know I have been asking too many questions; but you guys have been very helpful.