Gangotri-Gaumukh Tapovan trek

11 Days / 10 Nights

Delhi - Haridwar - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Bhojwassa - Tapovan - Nandanvan

About This Tour

Gangotri Gaumukh Tapovan Trek Package – Journey to the Source of River Ganga

Gangotri-Gaumukh Tapovan trek is a well known trek in Uttarakhand territory of India. Situated at the base of the Gangotri icy mass, Gaumukh otherwise called Cow’s nose is a wellspring of blessed waterway Ganga. Then again, Tapovan is situated over the Gangotri icy mass. This trek will go voyager through ice sheets. In this way, it is surely one of the extraordinary treks best implied for experience fans from over the globe. This path is evaluated as direct and thusly can be embraced by mountain dwellers and non-mountain climbers with great condition of-wellbeing.

At trekking in India, we orchestrate an elite Gangotri-Gaumukh Tapovan Trekking voyage through eleven days for trekking sweethearts. You will begin your excursion from Gangotri and end here. You will go through numerous excellent icy masses like Gangotri Glacier, Meru Glacier and Kirti Bamak Glacier while trekking on this trek. Likewise, you will observer the delightful perspectives on a portion of the main pinnacles like Mt. Shivling Peak, Gangotri gathering of Peak, and Kedardome Peak. This trek will allow you to visit Bhojwassa from where you can appreciate the all encompassing perspective on Bhagirathi gathering of pinnacles. You will likewise get a chance to intently see Tapovan, an excellent high height glade. You can see Blue Mountain goats (Bharal in nearby language) on the mountain edges on this path.

Gangotri Goumukh trek will take you to Gomukh (cow’s mouth) situated on the nose of the Gangotri ice sheet, the amazing wellspring of the Ganges River. The best an ideal opportunity for visiting Gangotri Gaumukh trek is between May to June and mid Aug to Oct.


Tour Itinerary

Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.

From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.

  • Day-1 Arrive Delhi +

    On landing in Delhi air terminal met our delegate and afterward move to inn for overnight remain.

  • Day-2 Delhi - Haridwar - Uttarkashi +

    Toward the beginning of the day board Dehradun Shatabdi train for Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. Landing in Haridwar by 11:20 hrs. On appearance drive to Uttarkashi. Supper and overnight remain at the lodging.

  • Day-3 Uttarkashi - Gangotri (3048 M/10000 ft) +

    In the first part of the day after breakfast drive to Gangotri by means of a lovely valley Harsil. Enroute take a sacred plunge in Gangnani heated water springs. Show up at Gangotri before dinnertime. Register to lodging for supper and overnight remain.

    Gangnani: Further up on approach to Gangotri around 26 kms from Maneri is the high temp water spring at Gangnani, where one can have invigorating shower in the Kund called Rishi Kund. There is a sanctuary close to the Kund committed to the Sage Parashar, accepted to be the dad of Ved Vyas.

    Harsil: Harsil is a delightful spot to see the shades of the nature. The strolls, picnics and trek lead one to unfamiliar stretches of green, verdant land. Harsil is an ideal spot to unwind and appreciate the environmental factors. Locating here incorporates the Wilson Cottage, worked in 1864 and Sat Tal (seven Lakes). The gutsy voyagers have the decision to set off on different treks that acquaints them with delightful glades, cascades and valleys. Arranged in the midst of the mind boggling magnificence of mountain tops, Harsil is tallied among the absolute most delightful spots in the Garhwal locale.

    Gangotri: The place of worship of Gangotri is arranged at a height of 3200 m encompassed by deodars and pines. The first sanctuary was developed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa. Consistently individuals from all around the globe visit this hallowed place. Various ashrams and dharamshalas are situated on the opposite side of the stream. It is accepted that Raja Bhagirath used to love Shiva on a chunk of rock “Bhagirath Shila” arranged close to the sanctuary. Lowered in the stream there is a characteristic Shivling where, as per folklore, Lord Shiva sat when he got the Goddess Ganga in his tangled locks. A days trek takes one to Gomukh, the wellspring of the powerful Ganges.

  • Day-4 Gangotri (3048 mts/10000 ft)- Bhojwassa (3792 mts/12440 ft) 13 kms trek/5-6 hrs) +

    Morning after breakfast we orders our trek further to Bhojwassa by means of Chirbasa (3600mt). From Gangotri we move towards Chirbas along the off beaten track, which is on tree line. The whole trek today is along the thundering Bhagirathi River. Past Chirbasa the landscape turns out to be truly ruined and desolate. Actually, it has been alluded to as Artic Tundra by numerous trekkers. From Chirbasa we move further to Bhojwassa, the whole path goes through thick backwoods, Arrive Bhojwassa; there is a little sanctuary and a possible campground close down the waterway. We make our camp close to waterway side. Evening allowed to investigate the zone and to appreciate superb dusk on Bhagirathi gathering of pinnacles. Supper and overnight remain in tents.

  • Day-5 Bhojwassa - Gomukh (3890 mts/12760 ft) - Tapovan>(4463 mts / 14640 ft) +

    Promptly in the Morning appreciate the all encompassing perspective on Bhagirathi gathering of pinnacles. After breakfast trek to Gomukh (3890mt), the wellspring of the Ganges. Gomukh is the place the water of Ganga streams down from the ice sheets. The sages called it ‘Gomukh’, in light of the fact that in the far off past, it presumably seemed like a dairy animals’ mouth. Investigate the territory and trek to Tapovan, one of the best high height elevated knolls in the zone. The trek from Gomukh to Tapovan is rising steep, and as we climb, the perspective on the encompassing pinnacles becomes more clear. The give off an impression of being only a short distance away. Tapovan known for its wonderful knolls that encompass the base camp of the Shivling top, Tapovan is an exceptionally charming amazed spot with an enormous glade complete with percolating streams, wildflowers and campgrounds. Groups of Bharal (blue mountain goats) are a typical sight from here on mountain edges. On the furthest side of the icy mass the Bhagirathi I, II, III (6454mt), give a similarly great background. It is likewise the little miracle where Sadhus and holy people pick this spot for expanded contemplation during the long summer month. Show up Tapovan and camp. Supper and overnight remain in camp.
    Gomukh: The Gomukh ice sheet is the wellspring of Bhagirathi (Ganges) and is held in high regard by the sincere who don’t pass up on the chance to have a heavenly plunge in the bone chilling cold water.
    Tapovan: Tapovan is a perfect area for the visitors searching for harmony and experience. Tapovan is situated on a height of 4463m/14640ft above ocean level. Tapovan is base camp for Shivlinga top in Uttrakhand slopes. One can likewise have a decent perspective on Bhagirathi tops from Tapovan Meadow. Consistently this spot has been visited by a great many visitor including outsiders for experience action like mountaineering and trekking.

  • Day-6 Tapovan (4463 mts/14640 ft) +

    Allowed to adjust, unwind and appreciate the brilliant snow applauded tops, verdure and Fauna and mountain scene. Supper and overnight remain at the camp.

  • Day-7 Tapovan - Nandanvan (Trek 4-5 hrs) +

    We follow back to Nandan van by means of Gomukh ice sheet. The course from Tapovan leads from the upper area of the glade till down and onto the icy mass. From Gomukh turn towards Nandanvan (4340m) and directing on right one will be on the Gangotri ice sheet. The ice sheet runs between two territories and the avalanches make a layer of rough moraine on the ice which makes the strolling simpler. The ice sheet walk is elusive and a slight absence of focus would be hazardous. Enormous precipices expanded to a great extent. After a mobile for about a kilometer there is a vertical rising. Enormous rocks enroute offer grasps and foot – holds however huge numbers of them are misleading as well. Supper and overnight remain in tents.

  • Day-8 Nandanvan - Bhojwassa(Trek 4-5 hrs) +

    Early morning appreciate the dawn on high pinnacles. After breakfast trek down to Bhojwassa. Show up Bhojwassa and camp. Supper and overnight remain at the camp.

  • Day-9 Bhojwassa - Gangotri(Trek 4-5 hrs) - Uttarkashi +

    Morning after breakfast trek down to Gangotri, where our vehicle will be sitting tight for us. At that point drive to Uttarkashi. Supper and overnight remain at the camp.

  • Day-10 Uttarkashi - Haridwar (170 kms/5 hrs) - Delhi +

    Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. On appearance move to railroad station to get Dehradun Shatabdi train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Landing in Delhi by 22:45 hrs. On appearance move to lodging for the time being remain.

  • Day-11 New Delhi-Departure +

    Move to the air terminal opportunity to get trip for forward goals.


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FAQ's

Gangotri Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is a Himalayan adventure trek that reaches Gaumukh Glacier, the source of the River Ganga, and Tapovan Valley near Mount Shivling in Uttarakhand.

Why is it Moderate- Difficult The moderate-difficult rating of the trek is because of high altitude, glacier crossing and sheer slopes. Especially, since you do have a stretch of up climb leading towards Tapovan.

Popular trek season The best season for trekking is May-June and September-October. It’s generally because the weather is very good in these periods of time

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