This is the beginning of your sacred journey. You will be starting from Haridwar, the gateway to divinity into the High Himalayas. It is the beginning, where you can smell holiness even within the air. The air feels different when you step out of your vehicle; it's fresher, crisper, cooler. You will witness thousands of Sadhus wearing saffron robes chanting. We would highly recommend, before you start the journey, If possible, take a moment at Har Ki Pauri,  Haridwar's most scared ghat. It is believed that it  contains the footprint of Lord Vishnu in a wall above water level. And this is where the Ganga Aarti has taken place nightly for thousands of years, bringing pilgrims and spiritual seekers from all over the world to one location. Spending even a short amount of time here, watching the river flow and thousands of earth oil lamps flow is really the moment of spirituality. You will also hear the chanting rise and fall rhythmically, and will begin preparing your inner self quietly for this journey before you ever begin to process what you are about to experience.
As you begin the journey, you will witness great Himalayan landscapes and by evening  you will arrive at Uttrakashi. Uttrakshi is known as the kashi of north. The town of Uttrakashi is spiritually quite rich. It is located on the banks of River Bhagirathi, which also holds spiritual significance.  Not only that, the people who live here have put their spiritual beliefs ahead of their daily lives,  that’s how you can tell it is a “holy” town. You will see temples in every nook and corner. People walk through the streets slowly and purposefully as if they have a greater purpose in life, and not just because they’re on vacation. The mountains rise above you on all sides with their presence felt, and the Bhagirathi River runs swiftly and crisply from the ghats below, filling the air with a sound that resembles an eternal prayer. Overnight stay at Uttrakashi and meals are included. 

Today, at the break of dawn after a hearty breakfast we will move towards Gangnani. It is a very small place but filled with natural hot springs. Generally the temperatures are quite low however, the hot springs are formed due to the volcanic nature of the region. For centuries pilgrims have come to this village to wash the physical dirt they have accumulated on their journeys before proceeding on to Gangotri because they believe these hot springs will purify them in a spiritual sense as well, and both types of water in combination are more effective than the use of just one type of water alone. If you have time, do as the pilgrims do: soak in the springs and let the warmth of the water cleanse (body/soul) you before proceeding to the goddess at Gangotri. You will arrive in a much more purified state than when you left. From here the road continues up into an area called Harsil Valley, an area like no other on the planet. In Harsil Valley an endless sea of apple trees creates a cascading effect down an endless row of terraced hillsides. Finally, after a long drive you will enter Gangotri itself as seen from above. The temple is located right at the edge of the river, a white and silver ornamented structure towering above the gorge which contains the Bhagirathi River. The sound and force of water crashing through this gorge provides the entire valley with a feeling of cool mist at all times.  Make sure to carry some Gangajal together with you. Tonight, rest well at accommodation and have some warm food to energize yourself for the next day. 

84 Kms Drive and 14 Kms Trek,  8–9 Hours

After a refreshing healthy breakfast you will start from Gangotri today. On the route you will witness marigolds draping the shrines, it feels like nature’s Gold. The air is completely different from yesterday. Bhojbasa is a very small settlement, but the views are insane. However, the first thing you will notice about Bhojbasa is how enormous and majestic the mountain ranges appear because you have now reached an elevation of 3775 metres, have been above the tree line for quite some time, and you are surrounded by the incredible high mountains for the first time. Also, there is a very interesting fact associated with the name of the village. It actually refers to the Bhoj tree, a very rare species of Himalayan silver birch tree which grows in the area. The papery white bark of the Bhoj tree was used as a form of writing material in India. Most of the Hindu scriptures were written by using the paper of Bhoj trees by the scholars.  From Bhojbasa, you can also see the magnificent shivling peak that even rises above Gaumukh glacier. Overnight stay at Bhojbasa and meals are included. 

20 Kms Trek,  11–12 Hours

Wake up before the sunrise, and you will experience the most serene mornings of your lifetime. Relish yourself with some Hot tea in the cold morning. Also have a hearty and light breakfast. Today we will move out right at the first rays of the sun. From Bhojbasa to Guamukh its 4 kms trail. On the way you will see ancient moraines,  massive amounts of rock and debris. The path is surely not easy; it's rough and rusty. But , the best view comes after the toughest climb, right? Finally you will arrive at Gaumukh. The snout of the glacier looks like a piece of the world before recorded history, as it is a huge, rumpled, deep and blue-white ice. It's hard to describe its beauty. As you stand looking at the huge lined piece of ice at the base of the glacier. You can also get a glimpse of the river Bhagirathi,coming from the literal mouth of the glacier that has formed like that of the holy cow-goddess after whom this area is named. After that, as you move forward to the next 5 kms, you will reach Tapovan which is at 4,463 meters. This patch is the most challenging one. From here, you will also get to see the Mighty Shivling Peak. When climbers and seekers see Shivling, they often have a new spiritual experience because of the lush green landscape surrounding this natural feature. There is a sense of peace. Overnight stay at Bhojbasa, you must be very tired. Take a good rest tonight and prepare for tomorrow. 

14 Kms Trek, 84 Kms Drive , 8–9 Hours Trek & 2 Hours Drive

Today, the descent begins. After having the warm freshly cooked breakfast, you will start to descend to Gangotri. It's a 14 kms trek which requires  good energy and fitness. On the way, you will come across beautiful landscapes. Gradually the temperatures will start getting warmer as you go down. As you reach Gangotri again, you should offer your prayers and have a moment of self reflection. After that when you drive from Gangorit to Uttrakashi via Harsil  valley,it will be an easy ride back into the mountains. You will feel the air getting a bit warmer,  the landscape will become softer, the altitude lower. Slowly take time to observe the Harsil Valley that you have driven through three times and notice how the valley looks different from your previous times through it each time, because you are different now than you were before. Overnight stay at Uttrakashi and meals included. 

186 Kms, 5 Hours Drive

Finally, today is the day when you reach back to the base. After early breakfast you will ride together with the river Baghirathi. Today you will also come across the holy confluences. Bhagirathi Meets Devprayag.  The watercourse of Bhagirathi is fast moving and blue-gray from the steep ascending heights of Garhwal, while Alaknanda is large and slow moving with its headwaters from the Badrinath area. Devprayag, will join your journey and then you will reach Rishikesh, the yoga capital of India. It is the  place where Saints, Sages, Philosophers and Seekers have gathered for centuries. You should also visit Ram Jhula which is  the largest suspension bridge and Laxman Jhula  which is the smallest suspension bridge, which have connected both sides of Rishikesh for centuries. After that you will move to Haridwar and just like you began your holy journey with arti. You must visit Har ki Pauri to offer up your concluding prayers of the journey. Overnight stay at Haridwar and relish on some delicacies.