GANGOTRI I (6672m) CLIMB
GANGOTRI I (6672m) CLIMB
India, Uttarakhand
- 23 DAYS
- 12 MAX GROUP SIZE
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6672m
MAX ALTITUDE 
8
Demanding Climb
Trip leader
Gangotri I (6672m) is the tallest peak of the Gangotri massif which has 3 peaks above 6000m, part of the Gangotri group of mountains in Garhwal Himalaya. After adequate rest and acclimatization at Gangotri town, we hike towards Base Camp for two days on the route which eventually leads to Auden's Col. We will setup 3 camps above base and we slowly get acclimatized on the mountain before we make the summit attempt. With ample contingency days and a good acclimatization plan, we give ourselves the best possible chance to make the summit of this beautiful mountain which somehow doesn't attract a lot of climbers.
This expedition is a good stepping stone for people who intend to climb 7000m+ mountains.
Itinerary
Trip Cost
229,000 / 4150
START POINT TO END POINT , TWIN SHARINGPayment Schedule
₹50000 / $1000 - Booking Amount
Balance 1 month prior to the departure
TRIP COST INCLUDES
- - All airport/ railway station transfers
- - All land transport of members and support team as per the itinerary above
- - All accommodation on the trek on twin sharing basis
- - All meals on the trek (except Delhi hotel on bed & breakfast basis)
- - Services of a guide & sherpas on the mountain; cook & an assistant till base camp.
- - Group climbing gear (Ropes, Anchors, Shovels, Slings etc)
- - Kitchen, Dining Tent & Toilet tent till Base Camp
- - 4-season expedition tents for the climb
- - Climbing Permits
- - Uttarakhand State Royalty Fee
- - Laison Officer’s Fee to the IMF and all expenses incurred for his food, lodging & travel.
- - Porterage of all the equipment / supplies/ & personal baggage of max 20 kgs per member to & from Base Camp.
- - Includes GST as applicable (subject to change as per Govt.Policies)
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
- - Any sightseeing etc in Delhi
- - Individual Climbing Gear
- - Sleeping Bag & items of personal clothing
- - Any costs arising from early departure from the expedition.
- - Any extra costs incurred caused in the event of finishing the expedition early.
- - Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, insurance & tips.
- - Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- - Tips for porters, guides, sherpas etc
Cancellation terms
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.
• If you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 5% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.
• If you cancel less than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 25% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.
• If you cancel less than 45 days prior to departure, we will charge a 50% cancellation fee and balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.
• If you cancel less than 30 days prior to departure, the entire deposit would be forfeited.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely.
Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
What to expect
A climbing expedition to a peak above 6500m requires moderate to high level of technical climbing skills. The technical sections start above base camp and might go all the way to the summit hence would require us to establish multiple camps above base. Acclimatization is extremely important and there will be multiple rotations above base camp for both ferrying loads and to acclimatize well. You have full support till base camp which means you only carry a back pack till BC. We encourage climbers to carry a little more weight than just a back pack as it helps higher up on the climb but it is optional.
Above base camp the sherpa team puts all the fixed ropes and hauls all the common gear - food, fuel, tents etc. All climbers are expected to carry all their personal gear with them - climbing eqpt/ clothing/ sleeping bag/ mattress etc. We also do a couple of load ferries on the way up. On the way down we normally bring all our gear down in one go.
At high camps - Food & water is prepared by the guides & sherpa team. If someone wants to help with shoveling snow/ pitching tents etc he/ she is welcome but again it is optional.
All the climbers are expected to be fit and independent enough to take good care of themselves and haul their personal stuff and we do the rest. One needs to be familiar with snow and ice climbing techniques and must have a good standard of fitness. You should be familiar with Ice Axe arrest and crampon skills, the use of ascenders (jumar) and descenders, and how to belay a partner.
