GAUMUKH TAPOVAN TREK
Gaumukh Tapovan is one of the most rewarding treks you will ever do.
There are summit views and there are ‘big’ summit views. On the Gaumukh Tapovan trek, you don’t just see the best views of Mt Shivling. You see Mt Shivling right from the base to its summit. And if you don’t know about Mt Shivling, it’s one of the most beautiful looking mountains in our country. No wonder the mountain has been featured in our gold calendar every year since it was published.
But wait. Not only Mt Shivling, you see the Bhagirathi sisters from top to bottom. Sometimes we feel the Bhagirathi sisters are even grander than Mt Shivling because the three of them form a massif, which dominates the landscape.
DAY 1
Reach Gangotri from Dehradun
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
Transport will be arranged from Hotel Grand Legacy Dehradun at 6.00 am. Cab cost per vehicle will be Rs 8,500(5-6 trekkers) and Rs 14,000 (10-12 trekkers). This is to be shared among trekkers and paid directly to the driver.
DAY 2
Trek from Gangotri (10,050 ft) to Chirbasa (11,630 ft)
Trek Distance: 10 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours
Moderate. Initial 300 m steep ascent followed by a very gradual ascent all the way.
DAY 3
Chirbasa (11,630 ft) to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)
Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 3 hours
Moderate. Initial 100 m ascent to get back on the trail. Very gradual ascent all the way to Bhojbasa
DAY 4
Bhojbasa (12,415 ft) to Tapovan (14,203 ft)
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 9 hours
Difficult. Gradual ascent for 2.5 hours. 2 hours glacier walk followed by 1 hour of moderate ascent. Final 1.5 hours is a steep ascent.
DAY 5
Tapovan (14,203 ft) to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours
Moderate Difficult. Level trail to Chirbasa.
DAY 6
Bhojbasa (12,415 ft) to Gangotri (10,050 ft)
Trek Distance: 14 km | Trek Duration: 8 hours
Tricky descent over bouldery section
DAY 7
Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
Cab cost per vehicle will be Rs 8,500 (5-6 seater) and Rs 14,000 (10-12 trekkers). You will reach Dehradun between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.
DAY 8
Buffer Day
If the buffer day is used, you have to pay us Rs. 2,500 per day (INR) +5% GST. The money will be collected by the Trek Leader only if we use the buffer day.