Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

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Drive Distance: 250 KM  |  Drive Duration: 8-9 Hours  |  Altitude: 10200 feet

The Gaumukh Tapovan trek commences from Gangotri. The road to Gangotri will go through Uttarkashi and Harsil. On the side of the road, keep your eyes to spot several popular tourist places. The ride to the Gaumukh trek base camp becomes more enjoyable after you cross Uttarkashi. Halt for some time to watch out for the pretty town of Harsil.
As you know, Gangotri is the place of origin of the Ganga River. It is one of the Dham of the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra. Gangotri is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River at 10200 feet in height.
You can book transport from us, which will pick you up from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning at 6:00 AM. Bolero cab costs 8,500 and will be shared by 6-7 trekkers, and Tempo Traveller costs 14,000 and will be shared by 11-12 trekkers. The transport charge is not included in the trek cost. It is to be split amongst trekkers and pay the driver directly. Otherwise, you can easily reach Gangotri by road transport from Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh.

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Altitude: 11650 feet  |  Trek Distance: 9 KM  |  Trek Duration: 5-6 Hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate

The Gangotri to Chirbasa trek is the first leg of the popular Gangotri-Gaumukh-Tapovan trek. It covers a distance of approximately 9 kilometres and takes around 5-6 hours to complete. The trail from Gangotri to Chirbasa is relatively easy and mostly flat, with a gradual ascent. The path passes through dense forests of pine and deodar trees, with the sound of the Bhagirathi River accompanying trekkers throughout the journey.
The initial section of the trek passes through a few small settlements and temples. After walking for about an hour, the trail enters a dense forest of pine and deodar trees. The trekker can enjoy the fresh mountain air and the sound of the Bhagirathi River flowing nearby.

After walking for about 5-6 hours, we reached a small hamlet campsite Chirbasa, situated at 11650 feet. The campsite is picturesque, with the Bhagirathi River flowing nearby and the towering Himalayan peaks in the backdrop. Trekkers can spend the night at Chirbasa, acclimatizing to the altitude and enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The night sky is also a sight to behold, with thousands of stars twinkling in the clear mountain air.

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Altitude: 12500 feet  |  Trek Distance: 5 KM  |  Trek Duration: 3-4 Hours  |  Trail Grade: Easy to Moderate

The trek from Chirbasa to Bhojwasa is relatively easy, and you can expect to complete it in 3-4 hours. The trail starts from the left bank of the Bhagirathi river and takes you through a dense forest of deodar trees. Walking, you'll pass several waterfalls and small streams, making the trek more enjoyable. As you gain altitude, the views become even more stunning, with snow-capped mountains towering over you in the distance. Keep an eye out for the colourful Himalayan birds that flit about in the trees, and listen to the sound of the gushing river below.
After about 3-4 hours of trekking, you'll reach Bhojwasa campsite, a base camp for trekkers heading towards the Gaumukh Glacier and Tapovan. The campsite is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi river and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

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Altitude: 14600 feet  |  Trek Distance: 9 KM  |  Trek Duration: 7-8 Hours  |  Trail Grade: Difficult

Wake up early in the morning, and enjoy the panoramic view of the Bhagirathi group of peaks. After having breakfast, trek to Gaumukh, which is 5 kilometres from Bhojwasa, and it will take 2-3 hours to reach Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges. Gaumukh is a "snout" of the glacier from where the river originates. Earlier, it probably appeared like a Cow's mouth; hence, sages called it Gaumukh. After spending a few minutes at Gaumukh, we'll start trek for Tapovan, one of the finest high-altitude alpine meadows in the area. The trek from Gaumukh to Tapovan is a steep ascend, and as we climb, the view of the surrounding peaks becomes more apparent. Tapovan is a campsite that is also a base camp for Shivling peak. The trek to Tapovan is through rocky terrain, filled with rock boulders, moraines on the glacier, even open crevasses. So, you have to be careful or can use your trekking poles. Tapovan is also a place where Sadhus come for meditation. After reaching the campsite, do not forget to admire the sight of the Mt. Shivling, Mt. Meru and Bhagirathi peaks. This place is perfect for solitude, so relax and enjoy the mesmerizing views.

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Altitude: 12500 feet  |  Trek Distance: 9 KM  |  Trek Duration: 5-6 Hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate

Wake up early in the morning, see the sunrise through beautiful mountains, and admire the majestic sight of the peaks last time as you have to trek back to Bhojwasa. The trek to Bhojwasa is a return journey as you'll be retracing the same route and admiring the landscapes and the fabulous "Gaumukh." It will take 5-6 hours to reach the Bhojwasa campsite. Have dinner and overnight stay in tents.

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Altitude: 10200 feet  |  Trek Distance: 14 KM  |  Trek Duration: 6-h Hours  |  Trail Grade: Moderate

Wake up early in the morning to cherish the few last moments in front of legendary mountains, which are shining in the bright sun's rays. Now it's time to take the memories back after having breakfast and packed lunch with us. We'll start our trek to Gangotri. The terrain is the same as you covered on your first day of the trek. Few ascends and descends; you continue to walk till you reach the Holy town of Gangotri. Check into the hotel there, take a fresh hot bath and visit the most famous and sacred Temple.

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Drive Distance: 250 KM  |  Drive Duration: 8-9 Hours  |  Altitude: 10200 feet

Today is the last day of the Gaumukh trek, which is the departure day when the trekkers need to return to Dehradun. Check out the hotel after breakfast. If you have booked the transport with us, Bolero/ Tempo Traveler or a similar vehicle will pick you up from Gangotri and drop you in Dehradun by evening. The journey will take 8-9 hours to reach the drop point at Dehradun railway station. So, it's advisable to make your further bookings late in the evening or keep a margin of at least 2-3 hours.

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Buffer day only will be used in case of bad weather or other unexpected conditions on the trek, and the trek leader will take the call.

If buffer day is used, you must pay us an additional (INR) 2450 per day (INR) +5% GST. Trek Leader will collect the money if you use the buffer day. If the reserved day is not used, then you can be used it to visit Mussoorie. 

Gaumukh Tapovan is a moderate difficulty level trek as you will gain altitude from approx. 10200 feet to approx. 14,600 feet in just three days. This trek demands physical strength and stamina. It is recommended for experienced trekkers as it has majestic views and lovely campsites. You should have done at least 1 trek before coming to this trek.

The best time for the Gaumukh Tapovan trek is from May to June and September to October.

On the Gaumukh Tapovan trek temperature range will be from 12° C to 18° C during the day and 0° C to 3° C at night.

You will be accommodated in 3 Men Tents on twin sharing basis. The tents Hikers 360 uses on the trek are 3 plus in which you get enough space for your rucksack and even you get inner & outer gate space for your trekking shoes, trek poles and wet clothes.

Hikers 360 uses well planned nutritious meal menu suitable for high-altitude treks. We provide a full nutritious diet that changes every day. As you wake up in the morning, we serve Milk/Lemon Tea. After that, our Breakfast varies from Bread and Butter/Jam, Poha, Daliya, Sandwiches, Upma, Paranthas and Cornflakes and milk etc. Lunch mainly comprises of Roti, Veggies, Puri with Chole and Rice. After lunch, we serve evening snacks with Tea / Coffee / Soup. In Dinner, we serve Roti, Sabji, Rice, Dal, Salade, Pickle and Desserts. We also serve refreshments (Fruits, Juice, Chocolates, Dry Fruits and Biscuits).

Trekking with Hikers 360 Adventures means you’re trekking with an expert trek leader and experienced local guide. Our leaders are certified mountaineers, first aid responders and search & rescue train. Also, we carry safety Equipment (Ropes, Harness, Carabiners, Jumar, Descender and Ice axe etc.), Medical kit and Oxygen cylinders as required per trek to face any kind of unforeseen situations. So it is safe to trek with us.

A Hikers 360 Adventures team consisting of a qualified Trek leader, Trek Guide, Porters, Cook and support staff.

Our transportation cost is mentioned on each trek, or you can check the inclusion and exclusion tab to see if transportation is included or not. We arrange transport for you and it may be shared by you or the group and the cost is on an actual basis.

Yes, you need adventure sports insurance. As you know, adventure travel has inherent risks and dangers that travel insurance covers, including medical emergencies and evacuations. Therefore, assess how likely it is that you’ll run into any of these issues.

We expect you to carry your personal backpacks on your own, but for any reason you are not able to carry your bag, then you can opt for offloading option by informing us 7 days before the trek so that we can make suitable arrangements for you and offloading in between the trip is not an option.

The trek details page gives a list of things that are essential for this trek. Check the "Things to Carry" on the Trek Itinerary page.

Yes, you can rent trekking gear and other equipment from Hikers 360. Go to our website Rent Gear page and select the date according to your trek date. Here you can find amazing deals on trekking gear rental.

A trekking pole is helpful on the trek. It gives you stability and balance and reduces fatigue. If you want a trekking pole on rent, go to our website and select the rent gear, and get the best deals on rent gear.

You can carry medicines prescribed by your doctor, if any. Although we have our First Aid kit with us on each trek, we suggest you carry some painkillers, Volini spray, kneecap, Electrals/ORS, etc.

Generally, people prefer Diamox for easy acclimatization, but we strictly avoid this kind of acclimatization. We encourage our trekkers to a natural acclimatization process. Hence you shouldn't be on the Diamox course before the start of the trek.

Drinking Alcohol or any other intoxication during the trek is strictly prohibited. Alcohol or this type of stuff dehydrates our body and at high altitudes, dehydration becomes a big cause of Altitude Sickness.

We have expert leaders who are experienced in First Aid on all our events but still, there might be situations under which an emergency evacuation might be needed. If this kind of situation arises, we are committed to making a safe evacuation for you in an emergency. Also, we will make all necessary & adequate arrangements for your evacuation to the nearest road head or hospital. The participant himself would pay any additional expenses incurred during the process. Our company will not be liable to pay for these expenses.

The maximum group size of our treks by any region is 15 participants. We focus on individual attention and the safety of our trekkers.

Yes, we do have our minimum group size as we require just 5 persons to depart. We had never cancelled or combined with other trekking companies any of our group of 5 persons from departure dates.

The toilet tents will be set up on each campsite. Inside the toilet tent, one pit hole would be digged with the help of a shovel, a heap of mud and one shovel kept beside the pit (it is used to spread the mud after you have done your business). Use it in Indian style.

It is not mandatory, but they expect a little token of goodwill gesture and appreciation from you. As a group, you can collect money and distribute it to the local staff by yourself.