Gangotri Gomukh Tapovan

08 Days

Min People : 2

Best Season : Sep- Oct 

Difficulty : Moderate to Difficult

Highest Altitude : 14, 600 ft

Routes : Haridwar -> Uttarkashi -> Gangotri | Bhojwasa -> Gomukh -> Tapovan -> Bhojwasa -> Gangotri -> Harsil -> Haridwar 

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Tour Details

An eight day itinerary interspersing myth, spirituality, and sensational adventure, the Gaumukh Tapovan Trek takes you around the Gangotri glacier to the site traditionally believed to be mouth of the holy river Ganga. The Gangotri glacial expanse is nearly 24 km long and 6 to 8 km wide, beginning from Gaumukh and extending as far as the Chaukhamba massif around Badrinath. Courtesy of celebrated mountaineers Shipton and Tilman, we have a trek route traversing the entire stretch of this storied land. After feasting our senses in the fleeting glacial hues and the immense backdrop of Mount Shivling, present in its entirety from the base to the serrated peak, we descend through the meadows of Tapovan back to Gangotri. The trek is verily a raging visual thrillfest with rising mountain behemoths such as the Bhagirathi twin peaks, and Mount Meru, besides the ever present Shivling. The realization of magnificence on watching the river that gave birth and nourished an entire civilization emerge fitfully out of the Gaumukh snout to flow a 2,525 odd kilometers before meeting with the ocean, comes at a riveting spiritual moment. Trickling from Gangotri glacier through Gaumukh, meaning “cow’s mouth”, the river has a different name- Bhagirathi, and becomes the Ganga, the life vein of the northern plains of India only after flowing in with another headstream, Alakananda at Devaprayag- the key confluence point of Ganga before it pours into the plains. This illustrious geography has emerged from myths that imagine the river as intensely sacred.

Haridwar Station (google map)

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Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner

  • Transport (Ex. Haridwar) by Non A/C Vehicle
  • Accommodation in multiple sharing (Hotel / Guest House / Camping)
  • All Veg. Meals (From Lunch at day 01 to Lunch at day 08)
  • Qualified & Experienced Guide
  • Camping Equipments
  • Cooking staff
  • Porters / Ponie
  •  Forest Entrée fee
  • Required Permit
  • Any Kind of Air, Train & Bus Fare To and From Haridwar.
  • 5% GST Additional on Total Billing.
  • Transit Food in Air, Train & Bus journey.
  • Personal Expenses Mineral water, Cold Drinks, laundry, Phone Call.
  • Any kind of personal expenses
  • Anything which is not mention above
  • Personal Porter
  • Tips to the staff person
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the heading “Cost Inclusion”
  • Extra nights in hotel due to ill health, flight cancelation, Due to bad weather, road closure,breakdown or any natural calamities or any other reason.
  • The services of the vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the itinerary
  • Company travel diary and pen
  • Down jacket in returnable basis
  • Duffal bag for luggage

Itinerary

DAY 1: DRIVE FROM HARIDWAR STATION TO UTTARKASHI (DRIVE 200 KM/07HRS)

Pick up from Haridwar station and proceed to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Included Meals: Dinner

DAY 02: UTTARKASHI TO GANGOTRI (3048 MT.) (DRIVE 100 KMS. / 04HRS)

In the morning after breakfast drive to Gangotri via a beautiful valley Harsil. Enroute take a holy dip in Gangnani hot water springs. Arrive at Gangotri by evening. Check in to hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner

DAY 03: GANGOTRI TO BHOJWASA (3792M) 13 KMS TREK - 06- 07 HRS)

After breakfast start trek to Bhojvasa via Chirbasa (3600mt). from Gangotri we walk Uphill along the beaten trek towards chirbasa. The trek passess through beautiful landscapes. This whole trek is along the Bhagirathi River ,The camp at Bhojwasa looks up to the Gaumukh glacier at a distance, and has magnificent views of Bhagirathi series of peaks. there is a small temple and some Baba,s Ashram . We make our camp near river side and do yoga meditation and enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in tents. Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner

DAY 04: BHOJWASA(12435 FT) GOMUKH (3890 MTS/12760 FT)- TAPOVAN(4463 MT/14640 FT)

Early in the Morning enjoy the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks. After breakfast trek to Gomukh (3890mt), the source of the Ganges. Gomukh is where the water of Ganga trickles down from the glaciers. The sages called it ‘Gomukh’ because in the distant past, it probably appeared like a cow’s mouth. Explore the area and trek to Tapovan, one of the finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. The trek from Gomukh to Tapovan is ascent steep, and as we climb, the view of the surrounding peaks becomes clearer. The appear to be just a stone’s throw away. Tapovan known for its beautiful meadows that encircle the base camp of the Shivling peak, Tapovan is a very pleasant surprised spot with a large meadow complete with bubbling streams, wildflowers and campsites. Herds of Bharal (blue mountain goats) are a common sight from here on mountain ridges. On the far side of the glacier the Bhagirathi I, II, III (6454mt), provide an equally impressive backdrop. It is also the little wonder where Sadhus and saints choose this spot for extended meditation during the long summer month. Arrive Tapovan and camp. Dinner and overnight stay in camp. Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner

DAY 05: FULL DAY AT TAPOVAN

Tapovan is a high-altitude alpine meadow below Mt. Shivling, which dominates the landscape. Tapovan is over 2 km in length. Although it’s considerable level ground, not all the land is suitable for camping. The area close to Mt. Shivling is wet during early summer due to melting snow and glacial water. These grounds have been used by many sages to meditate over the centuries. Many such holy men are living permanently at Tapovan. A 1.5 km trek from Tapovan to the adjoining peak that connects to Neelatal brings you to a vantage point from where you get great views of Meru. Meru takes about 2 hours to reach from the campsite. From here, you can either walk on the ridge ahead to reach Neelatal or step back on the same trail to Tapovan. Neelatal seldom has any water now. Manage your time such that you’re back at the campsite. Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner

DAY 06: TAPOVAN TO BHOJWASA (12450FT)- TREK 10 KMS

It’s time to trace the trail back. It’s downhill all the way till Gaumukh and the next 4 km. If you’re feeling fit, walk another 5 km till Chirbasa, to spend a night exploring the banks of the Ganga. If you manage to reach Chirbasa, the next day will be accessible from here, it is a short hop of under 2hrs to Gangotri, allowing plenty of time for a drive to Uttarkashi, and the dubious charms of civilization.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner

DAY 07: BHOJWASA TO GANGOTRI- TREK14 KM & GANGOTRI– HARSIL (DRIVE 35KM/ 01HRS)

Morning after breakfast trek down to Gangotri, where our car will be waiting for us then proceed to Harsil. Over night stay. Included

Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner

DAY 08: HARSIL TO HARIDWAR STATION DROP (DRIVE 265 KM / 09HRS)

Early Morning Drive to Haridwar. Arrival at Haridwar Drop to Station.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner

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