Moderate to Challenging:
The trek from Gangotri to Gaumukh and Tapovan is considered moderate to challenging, with varied terrain including rocky paths and glacial crossings.
Spiritual Journey:
The trek is a pilgrimage for many, offering a chance to witness the source of the holy Ganges and experience the spiritual ambiance of Tapovan.
Best Time:
The best time to undertake the trek is from May to June and September to October when the weather is relatively favorable.
Key Attractions:
Besides Gaumukh and Tapovan, the trek offers views of other significant peaks like Meru and Bhagirathi I, II, and III.
Trip Info
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Camping (twin sharing) Hotel/Guesthouse: triple, quad, dormitory (separate for male & female)
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Vegetarian meals during trek and at hotels/guesthouses
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14,600 ft
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40 Km
Trip Itinerary
Drive from Dehradun through Mussoorie hills and Yamuna valley to reach Barkot. Overnight stay.
Drive along the Bhagirathi River valley. Evening visit to the sacred Gangotri Temple.
Start trek along the Bhagirathi River through pine forests.
- Distance: ~9 km | Altitude: 3,600 m
- Overnight camping at Chirbasa.
Trek to Bhojwasa through birch forests and open valleys with grand Himalayan views.
Trek to Gaumukh, the source of the River Ganga, then ascend to Tapovan (4,463 m), a beautiful meadow beneath Mount Shivling.
Morning exploration of Tapovan (views of Shivling, Meru, and Bhagirathi peaks), then trek back to Bhojwasa.
Retrace steps back from Bhojwasa to Gangotri. Evening rest.
Drive back to Dehradun, concluding the trek.
