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Gangotri-Kedartal Trekking
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Apart from being one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India, the Garhwal region is also famous for some adventurous trekking routes through the alpine forests and cluster of rhododendron. If you love to trek you just simply cannot miss the Gangotri-Kedartal Trekking route. Read below to learn more about the Gangotri-Kedartal Trekking route here at gangotri-chardham.com.
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Gangotri is located about 100 kilometers from the Uttarkashi which is one of the popular pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand. Plan your trek route accordingly along the Gangotri-Kedartal trekking route so as to have a memorable trekking experience. You may arrive at Gangotri through various routes;however, the popular route is through Haridwar and Rishikesh. Spend your night at any of the private hotels in Gangotri. There is also tourist guest house and forest rest house run by the government. All the accommodation facilities are quite comfortable and budget friendly to suit the pocket of every class of travelers.
The general route for Gangotri-Kedartal Trekking starts from Delhi to Rishikesh or Haridwar to Uttarkashi. The next halt is Gangotri then Bhojkharak. After Bhojkharak your next halt will be at Kedarkhrak and then to Kedartal. The return route is same. Starting from BhojKharak trekkers come back to Gangotri then to Uttarkashi, Rishikesh and then finally to Delhi. The highest elevation point in the Gangotri-Kedartal Trekking is 4500 meters. Best time to trek in this region is from May through October. Generally the whole trekking package at the Gangotri-Kedartal requires around 11 to 12 days.
The Gangotri-Kedartal trekking trail through the thick forest and cluster of rhododendron along with the breathtaking sceneries of the mountains will simply make you spellbound. You will also get a lovely glimpse of the Mount Thaley Sagar and Mount Bhrigu from Kedartal. The Bhojpatra trees are found in abundance in the Gangotri-Kedartal trekking route.
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