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21 days
Specific Tour
15 people
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Mount Satopanth is the second highest mountain in the Gangotri group of peaks in Garhwal Himalayas. 7075 meter high Satopanth peak, which in local dialect means “True Path”. Mount Satopanth Expedition is quite a challenging expedition. The route includes a complex glacier approach, high angled snow slopes, and a technical knife-edge ridge, before the final section to the summit. Base Camp is Vasuki Tal, which is situated at an altitude of 4800m.
Mount Satopanth Expedition is meant only for aspiring mountaineers with prior knowledge of the use of ice axes, crampons, roping up procedures and jumar climbing. The extremely unpredictable weather conditions and a challenging terrain encountered while undertaking this expedition demands the participant to be extremely physically fit with a high level of mental endurance.
Mt. Satopanth Expedition is known as a preparatory expedition for Indian mountaineers who wish to climb 8000M+ peaks and Mt. Everest. This expedition perfectly transitions a mountaineer from trekking to peaks to climbing summits. The famous ‘knife ridge’ at 6500 meters takes a lot to traverse.
Mount Satopanth was first climbed successfully by a Swiss expedition in 1947, 15 days prior to the Indian independence, the team was led by Andre Roch.
Gangotri is the base village and trek starting point. Gangotri is 250km from Dehradun and 265 km from Rishikesh. Dehradun is well connected to all major cities of the country. Gangotri is spiritual place for Hindus and offers amazing trekking & mountaineering expeditions.
Nearest Airport: Joly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearest airport. Which is 20km from Rishikesh.
Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh junction is the closest railway station.
Road Connectivity: Rishikesh is well connected with national capital Delhi through highway. Delhi is 251km from Rishikesh, 275 km from Dehradun. Booking a cab to reach Rishikesh/Dehradun or overnight Volvo bus is the most convenient mode of travel to reach here from Delhi. You can take a shared cab to Uttarkashi.
– Basic Mountaineering Course or Advance Mountaineering Course from any registered mountaineering institute under IMF
– Valid Govt. ID (Aadhar Card/Passport/Driver’s License), Visa for foreign nationals
– Mandatory Insurance (Min. Upto 5 lakh), Passport Size Photo
– Medical Certificate by registered medical practitioner min. MBBS
– Previous Experience up to 6000m like Mt. Deo Tibba, Black Peak, Kang Yatse 2, Bhagirathi Peak optional.
Altitude: 3100 m | Gangotri
* Briefing/orientation about Expedition, check list
* Shop/Rent essentials at Uttarkashi
* Drive 100 km | 3-4 hours.
* Rest for the left time.
* Altitude: 3792m
* Visit to Gangotri Temple
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 14 km, 5-6 hours
* Easy gradient, few water points enroute
* Establish camps, relax
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 4500m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 10 km, 6-7 hours
* Few water points enroute
* Visit Gaumukh on the way
* Be careful on moraines, rocky trail further to Gaumukh
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 4880m | Vasuki Tal | Base Camp
* Breakfast & packed lunch
* Trek 6 km, 6-7 hours
* Few water points
* Dinner & stay
* Day at leisure
* Acclimatization Walk nearby
* Session about technical equipment and gears
Note: Sleeping in tents during daytime strictly not advisable
* During this period of time we will do the things on day to day basis.
* We advise to follow leader's instructions and acclimatize properly with rest.
* Every Participant must have 2 to 3 days as buffer.
* Trek 14km | 5 hours
* Transfer to Uttarkashi | 100km, 3-4 hours
Spare 2-3 days as buffer other than 19 days
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