Trip to Gangotri and Gaumukh

delhiwala · May 12th, 2009, 18:01

Which Hotel at Haridwar ?

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Originally Posted by sks551

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.

sks551 · May 12th, 2009, 18:28

We haven't selected any Haridwar hotel yet. Do you know any good clean hotel in Haridwar? We are not looking for any 5* hotels.
A good clean hotel with good food; may be a 3* will do.

delhiwala · May 12th, 2009, 18:37

Incidentally, Haridwar has no 5* hotel.

It has Ginger (Run by Taj Hotels' group Company). Excellent hotel, but I am not sure about the left luggage facility. Ganga Haveli is also good. Then you have LeGrand also...........

Before choosing the hotel, please inquire about the Cloak Room facility.

In fact, I would advise you not to leave any valuables in your left luggage. It's my own country, but still.................

Quote:

Originally Posted by sks551

We haven't selected any Haridwar hotel yet. Do you know any good clean hotel in Haridwar? We are not looking for any 5* hotels. A good clean hotel with good food; may be a 3* will do.

sks551 · May 12th, 2009, 21:14

Hi delhiwala

I think I understand what you mean.
I was born in India but lived too long in UK.
Should we carry our luggage with us all the way in side the car?

We will have two big suitcases plus other hand bags. I don’t think that the boot of an Ambassador car will be big enough for all that. Is there an estate car I could hire at Delhi? You might wonder why we are carrying so much luggage!! In fact we will be visiting our relatives in other parts of India after finishing our trek.

delhiwala · May 13th, 2009, 00:24

Probably, Ambassador can't accommodate this much luggage. Then you'll have to hire a MUV like Qualis/Tavera/Scorpio.

Or may be you can leave non normal items (relatively inexpensive) in your Haridwar hotel.

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Originally Posted by sks551

I think I understand what you mean. I was born in India but lived too long in UK. Should we carry our luggage with us all the way in side the car?

Paleface · May 13th, 2009, 01:08

Yeah I stayed at Ginger one time, good value, buffet restaurant, bit noisy if full - anyways - check it out and book online if need be.....

sks551 · May 13th, 2009, 15:39

Thanks guys for the help so far.
This thread has become too long. I'll start a new one soon.

delhiwala · May 13th, 2009, 16:11

You may continue with this thread......

We have far far longer threads on IM.

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Originally Posted by sks551

This thread has become too long. I'll start a new one soon.

sks551 · May 13th, 2009, 16:45

Hi guys,
We are planning a trek from Gangotri - Gaumukh – Tapovan during first week in Oct.
We are going to need camping gear, guides and porter. Do I need to book them in advance? If so then does any one know a good guide who might be able to assist us?
For two of us trekking; how many guide/porter do we need? What is the current rate for guide/porter?
I am sure I’ll have more questions later….

Moderator's Note: Your two threads on the same topic have been merged.

rd_inbox · May 13th, 2009, 18:20

Hey,

I completed this trek in May 2007 and took all the camping gear and Guide from Uttarkashi. Guide costs you about Rs 500/day and potter about Rs 300/day.

I suggest you call up the Guide who came along us on that trek and ask about the current price tags.His name is Kapil Rautela and his contact number is 09410177688.

Do let me know if you need more information.

Regards

rd

jyotirmoy · May 13th, 2009, 18:22

1st week of October will be pretty cold in Tapovan.

sks551 · May 13th, 2009, 18:27

Thanks delhiwala you have been very helpful.
I have already started another thread;
Gangotri - Gaumukh - Tapovan

Thanks

tilak2909 · May 13th, 2009, 18:47

in uttarkashi, there is a person in NIM called Mr Himalayan Sherpa. his mob no is 09412077549. he is a master trekker himself and he provides all facilities including guides, porters, accessories, tents, sleeping bags, everything related with high altitude mountaineering.... nice man indeed. i took 2 sleeping bags and tent. and a guide as well at reasonable price

tilak2909 · May 13th, 2009, 19:15

i had a talk with himalayan sherpa at NIM just 5 mts back. he says he can arrange permit, GPS and everything else needed. so u can contact him

tilak2909 · May 13th, 2009, 19:17

oh, the above 2 posts were for other thread......pl excuse me

May 12th, 2009, 21:14	#49
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Hi delhiwala I think I understand what you mean. I was born in India but lived too long in UK. Should we carry our luggage with us all the way in side the car? We will have two big suitcases plus other hand bags. I don’t think that the boot of an Ambassador car will be big enough for all that. Is there an estate car I could hire at Delhi? You might wonder why we are carrying so much luggage!! In fact we will be visiting our relatives in other parts of India after finishing our trek. Last edited by sks551 : May 12th, 2009 at 22:55.

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Paleface Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Garhwal Himalaya Posts: 1,786	Yeah I stayed at Ginger one time, good value, buffet restaurant, bit noisy if full - anyways - check it out and book online if need be..... __________________ Only a mediocre person is always at his best. Somerset Maugham.

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sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Gangotri - Gaumukh - Tapovan Hi guys, We are planning a trek from Gangotri - Gaumukh – Tapovan during first week in Oct. We are going to need camping gear, guides and porter. Do I need to book them in advance? If so then does any one know a good guide who might be able to assist us? For two of us trekking; how many guide/porter do we need? What is the current rate for guide/porter? I am sure I’ll have more questions later…. Moderator's Note: Your two threads on the same topic have been merged. Last edited by Hal : May 14th, 2009 at 00:23.

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May 12th, 2009, 18:28	#47
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	We haven't selected any Haridwar hotel yet. Do you know any good clean hotel in Haridwar? We are not looking for any 5* hotels. A good clean hotel with good food; may be a 3* will do.

May 13th, 2009, 15:39	#52
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Thanks guys for the help so far. This thread has become too long. I'll start a new one soon.

May 13th, 2009, 18:20	#55
rd_inbox Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NCR Posts: 3	Hey, I completed this trek in May 2007 and took all the camping gear and Guide from Uttarkashi. Guide costs you about Rs 500/day and potter about Rs 300/day. I suggest you call up the Guide who came along us on that trek and ask about the current price tags.His name is Kapil Rautela and his contact number is 09410177688. Do let me know if you need more information. Regards rd

May 13th, 2009, 18:22	#56
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	1st week of October will be pretty cold in Tapovan.

May 13th, 2009, 18:27	#57
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Thanks delhiwala you have been very helpful. I have already started another thread; Gangotri - Gaumukh - Tapovan Thanks

May 13th, 2009, 19:15	#59
tilak2909 Where Eagles Dare Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 866	i had a talk with himalayan sherpa at NIM just 5 mts back. he says he can arrange permit, GPS and everything else needed. so u can contact him

May 13th, 2009, 19:17	#60
tilak2909 Where Eagles Dare Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 866	oh, the above 2 posts were for other thread......pl excuse me

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