Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

1. 1Day 1Pick up from Dehradun Railway Station and Drive to Gangotri

    Total distance - 258 km – 10/11 Hours journey  Mode of journey – By taxi  Altitude – Gangotri –3415 Meter  Night stay – on a twin share basis  Pickup from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning which will leave for Gangotri around 6:00 am to 7:00 am. Get in the vehicle from Dehradun and enjoy the picturesque journey along Bhagirathi River’s bank and forest stretches to reach Gangotri base camp. It is the base camp of Kedartal trek. Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and one of the most beautiful places in India.  The main attraction of this place is Rajpur road go through it and get a glimpse of Dehradun’s beauty.  Reach Mussoorie after an hour which is also known as “Queen of Hills”. People visit it heavily during vacations with their family and friends. After half an hour, stop for breakfast there and witness people from different parts of the world.  The break will be of a maximum of 1 hour. Ahead the peaks are visible and further you will come close Further, you will cross the small Chinyali saur of Dharasu Reach Uttarkashi around 1:30 pm and take a break there for lunch.  After having to Go through the picturesque zig-zag road to Gangotri via harshil Freshen up and enjoy evening snacks in the open Garden with great views. You will be provided some details after which you can go for an evening walk but be at the hotel, at Gangotri for dinner.

2. 2Day 2Trek from Gangotri to Chbirasa camp
3. 3Day 3Trek from Chirbasa camp to Bhojbasa
4. 4Day 4Trek from Bhojbasa camp to via Gomukh to Tapovan camp
5. 5Day 5Exploration Day Nil tal and Shivling base camp (4619 Meter) back to camp (4/5 Hours)
6. 6Day 6Trek from Tapovan to Bhojbasa camp
7. 7Day 7Bhojbasa camp to Gangotri
8. 8Day 8Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun by taxi

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   Day 1

   Pick up from Dehradun Railway Station and Drive to Gangotri

    Total distance - 258 km – 10/11 Hours journey  Mode of journey – By taxi  Altitude – Gangotri –3415 Meter  Night stay – on a twin share basis  Pickup from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning which will leave for Gangotri around 6:00 am to 7:00 am. Get in the vehicle from Dehradun and enjoy the picturesque journey along Bhagirathi River’s bank and forest stretches to reach Gangotri base camp. It is the base camp of Kedartal trek. Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and one of the most beautiful places in India.  The main attraction of this place is Rajpur road go through it and get a glimpse of Dehradun’s beauty.  Reach Mussoorie after an hour which is also known as “Queen of Hills”. People visit it heavily during vacations with their family and friends. After half an hour, stop for breakfast there and witness people from different parts of the world.  The break will be of a maximum of 1 hour. Ahead the peaks are visible and further you will come close Further, you will cross the small Chinyali saur of Dharasu Reach Uttarkashi around 1:30 pm and take a break there for lunch.  After having to Go through the picturesque zig-zag road to Gangotri via harshil Freshen up and enjoy evening snacks in the open Garden with great views. You will be provided some details after which you can go for an evening walk but be at the hotel, at Gangotri for dinner.

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   Day 2

   Trek from Gangotri to Chbirasa camp

    Total distance - 09 km – 5/6 Hours journey  Mode of journey – On foot  Altitude – Chirbasa – 3580 Meter  Night Stay – Our Campsite – on a twin share basis  Post breakfast, head to Chirbasa. The meaning of Chirbasa is abundant pine trees – Chir (Pine).  Today, the walk is easy on the leveled trail. Cross the market area and further enter into a forest and relish the sight of snow-covered peaks.  Cross a stream over a bridge and the valley welcomes you with majestic mountain views.  Continue hiking and climb up the ridge to get into another valley with abundant tall pine trees.  Now, the boulder zone starts, be very careful while your ascent because the trail is full of loose rocks.  Again pass through picturesque dense forest and reach the Chirbasa ground near River Bhagirathi.  Chirbasa; your campsite for today offers grand views of Bhagirathi peaks and sight of Gomukh glacier. Relax here and settle for the day.

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   Day 3

   Trek from Chirbasa camp to Bhojbasa

    Trek Distance- 05 km – 3/4 Hours journey  Mode of journey – On foot  Altitude – Bhojbasa – 3775 Meter  Night Stay – Wake up early and catch the Bhagirathi peaks standing strong and spellbinding sunrise views.  Today, the trail is easy but you will come across many landslide-prone areas. Start the trek, go higher and get jaw-dropping sight of Mt Shivling and Bhagirathi peaks.  Witness sages meditating in caves who live there permanently.  On the way are also small shops for hot drinks and food. Now, you have to cross some ridges and after crossing them the trail turns barren and rocky.  Bhojbasa is the widest part of this valley and the campsite is on a plain terrain beside Bhagirathi River from where Mt Shivling and other snow-capped mountains are clearly visible. At Bhojbasa is the presence of a temple, explore it and the surroundings.  In the evening, do not miss the enchanting sunset views because here the sun sets behind the lofty Bhagirathi group of peaks Relax here and retire for the night

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   Day 4

   Trek from Bhojbasa camp to via Gomukh to Tapovan camp

    Trek Distance - 09 km – 3/4 Hours journey  Mode of journey – On foot  Altitude – Tapovan – 4500 Meter  Night Stay – Campsite – on a twin share basis  Today, the trek to Tapovan will be via Gomukh, it is the source of River Ganga, the river is known as Bhagirathi when comes out.  The Gomukh name derived from its cow’s mouth appearance, The climb from Bhojbasa to Gomukh is an easy one but the trail is steep and strenuous from Gomukh to Tapovan. The trail remains covered in snow and there are boulder areas with hard snow which makes today’s trek gradient tough.  Now, get ready to traverse glacial moraines and Gomukh glacier, the incline is steep and some areas are slippery. Climb higher and reach there by afternoon. Here also some saints can be seen living permanently, the temperature is low and there is chilly cold.  Head to Tapovan and reach there in two hours after crossing steep ascent.  Tapovan is a wide meadow that offers the excellent sight of Mt. Meru, Mt. Shivling and Bhagirathi group of peaks. Set up your tents in the desired area and relax for the day.

5. 5

   Day 5

   Exploration Day Nil tal and Shivling base camp (4619 Meter) back to camp (4/5 Hours)

    Today’s aim is acclimatization and relaxation.  Post breakfast, move upwards to the Himalayan Tapovan at an altitude of 4500 m.  Tapovan lies below Mt. Shivling peaks and has beautiful lakes, explore the area and head to Neel Taal to get clear views of Mt. Meru. Reach there in two hours and return before lunch. Relax and retire for the night.

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   Day 6

   Trek from Tapovan to Bhojbasa camp

    Total distance - 09 km – 5/6 Hours journey  Mode of journey – On foot  Altitude – Bhojbasa – 3775 Meter  Night Stay – Night stay – Our camp – on twin share basis  Post breakfast, get down to Bhojbasa via Gomukh. Witness the picturesque lofty peaks and admirable surroundings in the morning and bid adieu to them. Retrace your steps, halt at Gomukh and reach Bhojbasa.

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   Day 7

   Bhojbasa camp to Gangotri

    Total distance 14 km – 6/7 Hours journey  Mode of journey – On foot  Altitude – Gangotri –3415 Meter  Night stay – Our Hotel – on a twin share basis  Wake up early From Bhojbasa get down to Gangotri. Relish the last glimpses of Mt Shivling and descend through the steep terrain.  When you reach the Gangotri hotel visit Gangotri temple and witness Ganga Aarti there. The arrangements will be made in a hotel at Gangotri.

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   Day 8

   Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun by taxi

    Distance - 258 km – 10/11 Hours journey  Mode of journey – by taxi Today – It is your last breakfast on this trek with the Trekonindia team. The certificates will be given and after some beautiful photos, we will bid you all a goodbye from Gangotri and Tapovan trek. the scenic drive from Gangotri to Dehradun you reach Dehradun 6 to 07 pm evening

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