Depart UK, Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel.Free time for sightseeing in Delhi while the leader attends an expedition briefing at the Indian Mountaineering Federation.

Train to Haridwar.(4-5hrs) drive to Rishikesh (1hr) Hotel (B, D) light snack box lunch on train.

Drive Drive to toUltarkashi 7-8hrs (1110m)

Drive UltarkashitoGangotri (3048m). A spectacular drive to the road head at Gangotri.Gangotri.is a sacred place for Hindus, as it is the source of the River Ganges.

Acclimatisation Day at Gangotri (3048m). Having gained significant altitude over the past two days we spend the day around Gangotri undertaking an acclimatisation walk (500m height gain) up a gorge overlooking a spectacular waterfall.

Trek to Bhojbasa (3784m). Before leaving we visit the temple to take a blessing from the local priest in line with tradition! The morning takes us towards Gamukh and the snout of the Gangotri glacier. We get out first views of the very impressive Bhagirathi Peaks. A further 3-4 hours takes us to our camp at Bhojbasa, meaning home of the Birch tree.14 kms, 7-8hours walking.

Trek Bhojbasa to Nandanvan (4420m). We continue our trek along the Bhagirathi river to finally reach Gamukh and the snout of the Gangotri glacier. Following the moraine we eventually reach the glacier which we follow before a final steep ascenttakes us onto the meadows of Nandanvan below the magnificent Bhagirathi Peaks. Nandanvan provides outstanding views of the majestic and beautiful Shivling Peak, the Matterhorn of the Indian Himalaya 6-7 hours walking.

Acclimatisation. We stay at Nandanvan and take a trek out to gain spectacular views of Shivling, Meru and Kedarnath Peak.

Trek Nandanvan to Vasuki Tal/Base Camp (4850m). A fairly rugged day of Trekking as we cross the Vasuki glacier and a final steep rock step to reach the col that drops down to our base camp Vasuki Tal at the foot of Vasuki Parbat 5-6 hours walking

Acclimatisation Day and time to sort equipment into loads for the High altitude Porters (HAPs)

Trek BC to Advanced Base Camp (5130m). Today’s trekgives you your first glimpse of Satopanth (2-3hrs)

ABC to Camp 1 (5500m). As we start the technical climbing our slow approach trek and well-earned acclimatisation will now be fully appreciated as we go directly up to Camp 1.

Acclimatisation Day. We take a short excursion to the base of the rock band that leads to Camp 2. If fixed lines are already in place we will be able to ascend the rock band to gain a feel for the ascent prior to completing our move up, otherwise we allow time for lines to be fixed.

Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5500m-6000m). The ascent to Camp 2 is a combines the ascent of a steep rock band on fixed lines with glacial travel and some mixed climbing up a shallow gully.

(6000m). Camp 2 is a very spectacular setting to have two acclimatisation days whilst the narrow snow ridge that leads to camp 3 is fixed. It is possible to take short acclimatisation walks up to the base of the fixed lines

Camp 2 to Camp 3 (6400m). Camp 3 is at 6400m and the ascent involves fairly steep slopes and a high degree of exposure on the traverse to camp at the bottom of the summit snow field. The crossing to camp 3 will be made just prior to the summit bid and camp 3 will be used more as a resting place prior to an early morning departure.

Summit Day (7075m).Roped up we make our final ascent to this magnificent summit from where you can see Tibet, Kashmir and even Pakistan on a very clear day.

Reserve Summit Days. These will be taken at camp 2 until a summit bid day has been decided.

Descent to Base Camp

Return Trek

Drive to Rishikesh and then on to Delhi.

In Delhi. Debriefing for the leader with the Indian Mountaineering Federation

Return flights can be booked for the evening of day 29 allowing time for transport delays.