Dunagiri Glacier Trek

Dunagiri Glacier Trek

Overview

Dunagiri glacier is one of the important glaciers of Dhauli Ganga system of glaciers where more than 500 glaciers, of different shapes and sizes lie in the deep and narrow valleys. This is one of the most exciting and picturesque locations of Garhwal Himalayas. Of the important glaciers here, the  most beautiful are Changbang, Girthi, Hoti and Niti glaciers. Dunagiri glacier is 5.5-km long, extending between an elevation from it head 5,150m to the snout 4,240m, which is the terminal point of the glacier. A stream originating from the glacier merges into Dhauli Ganga near the Juma village. The trek to the glacier is through verdant green forests and lush green meadows. The flora grows more arid with the rise in altitude. All along the way you are accompanied by the grandeur of the beautiful peaks. These mountains are also aplenty with wildlife and birds. The nights are spent in tents under the starry mountain skies. The Dunagiri glacier trek is an experience of a lifetime. Apart from the snowy depths of Dunagiri, you can also bask in the lap of nature in Tapovan, in the presence of pristine clear streams, lush green forests and pure, unpolluted mountain breeze. If this is not enough to satiate your hunger for excitement, then avail of the white water rafting extravaganza in Rishikesh. Rishikesh apart from being the hub of water sports is also a place of religious and spiritual interest, and the beauty of the mighty River Ganga is breath-taking here. So come with us on a fun filled adventure to one of the few remaining intact glaciers in the world.

Itinerary

Day1: Arrive in Delhi
Day2: Delhi to Rishikesh (by road)
Day3:Rishikesh to Joshimath(by road)
Day4:Joshimath to Tapovan
Day5:Tapovan to Dunagiri Lake
Day6:Dunagiri lake to Joshimath
Day7:Joshimath – Rishikesh
Day8:Rishikesh to Delhi.