Gaumukh Tapovan Trek
5 Nights / 6 Days
Moderate To difficult
Overview
A Journey to the Mouth of the Holiest River of India ‘GANGA’ Gaumukh-Tapovan is one of the best treks of India.Passing through the river valleys,experiencing the wildlife of Gangotri National Park,big summit views like Mt.Shivling and taking dip in the ice cold water of Ganga is what you are gonna get while you do this trek
Details Itinerary
Day 01 Drive to Uttarkashi from Rishikesh [ Distance-180 Kms;Altitude-1150 mts ]
Uttarkashi is a Hub of Trekkers and Mountaineers.Most of the Garwhal treks begin here and the famous Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is also in Uttarkashi.Also,it is a Holy Land,temples like Kashi Vishwanath and Kuetri Devi are here which are worth visiting.An overnight stay at a place like this is a must for a wanderlust.
Day 02 Drive to Gangotri [Distance-100 kms;Altitude-3142 mts]
Drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri through the valleys of River Bhagirathi.Gangotri is holy place and also the shrine of River Goddess Ganga.The shrine was built in 18th century and it is believed that Ganga had touched this spot.You can explore the valley regions and attend the enlightening Ganga Aarti in the evening.
Day 03 The trek begins…. [Highest Altitude-12,415 ft]
Trek begins from Gangotri for Chirbasa,an altitude of 11,630 ft.A trek distance of 10 kms which will be covered in around 5-6 hours.A halt will be taken at Chirbasa to admire the scenery of the place and to refuel your body for the adventurous and tiring trek ahead. After lunch,we will start trekking for Bhojbasa,at 12,415 ft through the mountain passes along the river.Around after 3 hours,we will reach there and stay overnight witnessing the beautiful Himalayan sky full of stars and constellations.
Day 04 The Summit Day [Highest Altitude-14203 ft]
Early morning trek before sunrise to Gaumukh,a distance of 6 kms.You will get to witness the Mouth of Ganga,the Gaumukh.Piligrims of Hindu religion and ascetic come here to take holy dip in the ice cold water.There,you will get a perfect view of the summit top of Mt. Shivling(6,543 mts).After exploring the place,trek back to Bhojbasa.
Day 05
Trek back to Gangotri,around 5 hours and overnight stay.
Day 06
back to Drive Rishikesh 10 hours.
The Quotation Includes:
- All accomodationsin specific Hotels/Guest House
- Tentswillbeonsharingbasis
- Three Meals a Day with Bed Tea in Morning
- English Speaking experienced Guides
- Local Guides
- Forest Permit and All road/Govermentaltaxes*
- Arrival and Departure transfer assitance
The Quotation doesn’t includes:
- Trek equiptments
- Sleeping Bags
- Any kind of medical/Adventure Insurance
- Tips,Liquor,Mealsapart from stated aboveMineralwater,TelephoneCharges and PersonelItems
- Anything apart from inclusions