Gaumukh Tapovan Trek -Best time to Visit,Trekking Route,Itinerary, Dates

Publish Date: August 11, 2021 Category: Trekking

The mountains are calling and I should go”, the popular John Muir briefly summarized our unconstrained sentiments about these glorious regular miracles, forever and a day prior. For mountains have consistently been a wellspring of amazement and excellence and a magnificent wellspring of motivation for impassioned hikers and Nature sweethearts the same! Best time to do the Gaumukh Tapovan Trek 2021

The sublime Gaumukh Tapovan Trek, in the shocking Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, repeats this philosophical view as well as builds up the intriguing remark wrote by, in all honesty, David McCullough Jr., who commented, “Climb the mountain not to plant your banner, but rather to accept the test, partake noticeable all around and see the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not really the world can see you.” And this is actually what the nicely-created Gaumukh Tapovan Trekking Tour. helps you accomplish. Consistently, cool as a cucumber, without hardly lifting a finger!

The waterway Ganges, viewed as the most hallowed stream of India, is accepted to have its source at the Gangotri were, as per well-known legend, Goddess Ganga slipped from Heaven, upon Earth! To check this earth-shattering occasion is the wonderful sanctuary at Gangotri, devoted to Mother Ganges. Along these lines, Gangotri is viewed as a blessed spot of tremendous importance and one of the sacrosanct Char Dhams.

A holy Hindu journey site and traveling objections, Gaumukh, which is the real wellspring of the Ganges, is around 19 km from Gangotri, in the lower regions of the Bhagirathi, in the Uttarkashi region. Addressing the interesting molded nose of the Gangotri Glacier, it offers the brave traveler a wild and to some degree dazzling geology with huge pieces of broken snow sprinkled with stones dispersed to a great extent.

In any case, let us start at the earliest reference point, an excellent spot to begin and we initiate this wonderful trip from Rishikesh, situated in the lower regions of the Himalayas and viewed as perhaps the holiest spot of the Hindus. Considered not just as the “Yoga Capital of the World” yet in addition to the “Doorway to the Garhwal Himalayas”, this entrancing journey takes one through the absolute most pleasant spots and blessed spots en route. These envelop Uttarkashi Gangotri, Chirbasa, or the residence of Chir trees, Bhojbasa and Gaumukh. In case you are fortunate, you may locate the Bharals or mountain pronghorn among Chirbhasa and Bhojbasa, only 4 km from one another!

What’s more, at last, a contribution to the spirit in these generally paradisiacal of environmental elements! As amazing perspectives on the magnificent mountains move before your pondering look in a scene of visual magnificence – the astounding Shivling, Meru, Kedardom, Sudarshan, and Bhagirathi gathering of mountains – excite and hold you enchanted!

Tour Highlights

  • Trekking
  • Camping
  • View of Mt. Shivling and Mt. Bhagirathi
  • Visit of Gangotri Temple
  • Gaumukh visit.
  • Evening Ganga Aarti
  • Stay at Riverside resort
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Best Time to Visit Gaumukh Tapovan Trek 2021

  • Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
  • Activities: Trekking, Camping & Photography of Nature
  • Best Time: April, May, June, September, October
  • Region: North India
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  • Routes: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Bhojbasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan – Chirbasa -Gangotri – Uttarkashi

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Gaumukh Tapovan Trek, Uttarakhand Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Uttarkashi

  • Altitude: 1,158M
  • Evening arrives at Shikhar Nature Resort. Shikhar Nature Resort is conveniently located 5kms from Uttarkashi on the way to Gangotri on a four-acre estate at an altitude of 1150 Mts. Situated right on the riverbanks of Ganga (Bhagirathi Ganga River) and is surrounded by high mountain cliffs. Shikhar Nature Resort is a perfect place for a cool retreat to nature, check-in, later a briefing will be given about trekking and camping by our head mountaineering instructor. Evening participates in Ganga Aarti at the bank Bhagirathi River (Ganga) later enjoy bonfire and light music at the riverbank. Dinner and overnight stay in the resort.
  • Meals: evening snacks & Dinner

Shikhar Nature Resort

Shikhar Nature Resort

Day 02: Uttarkashi – Gangotri

  • Drive: 93 km.
  • Time: 04 hrs.
  • Altitude: 3,100M
  • In the morning participate in a basic Yoga session, Introduction to basic yogic postures & practice’ and ‘Breathing and relaxation techniques. This is followed by a lecture on Yoga and its applications.  Later breakfast will be served. Post breakfast checks out from the resort and drive to Gangotri, on arrival check in to the hotel, evening visit Gangotri temple for witness Aarti. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Gangotri temple

Gangotri temple

Day 03: Gangotri – Bhojwasa

  • Trek: 14 kms
  • Time: 08 – 09 hours
  • Altitude: 3,658M
  • Morning after breakfast start your trek 14 km to Bhojbasa (3658 m) following the river Bhagirathi on right bank. The trek is a gradual ascent for most of the part. From Bhojbasa you can have a majestic view of the Bhagirathi group of peaks. On arrival set up camp for overnight stay.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, evening snacks & Dinner

Gangotri - Bhojwasa

Gangotri – Bhojwasa

Day 04: Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan

  • Trek: 09 kms.
  • Time: 07 hours.
  • Altitude: 4,328M
  • Morning after breakfast start your trek to Tapovan (4400 m) via Gaumukh – the source of the river Ganges. From Gaumukh climb over to Gangotri glacier and cross it from right to left bank before climbing over to lateral moraine to reach Tapovan. Tapovan is a large high-altitude meadow and base camp for climbing Mt Shivling and Mt Meru. On arrival set up camp for overnight stay.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, evening snacks & Dinner

Day 05: Tapovan – Chirbassa

  • Trek: 09 km.
  • Time: 07 hours.
  • Altitude: 3560M
  • Morning after breakfast trek down to Chirbassa. Descend and cross moraine and glacier till Goumukh, after Goumukh walks along with Bhagirathi River to reach Chirbassa. On arrival set up camp for overnight stay.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, evening snacks & Dinner

Day 06: Chirbassa – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

  • Trek: 09 kms
  • Time: 05 – 06 hours
  • Drive: 93 kms.
  • Altitude: 1,158M
  • Morning return trek to Gangotri, it is a beautiful place surrounded by Chir (pine) forest. Board the cab and drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival check in to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, evening snacks & Dinner

Day 07: Uttarkashi Departure 

  • Morning checks out from the resort and drive to your onwards destination.
  • Meals: Breakfast

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