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Gaumukh Tapovan Trek
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Gaumukh Tapovan Trek: The Test of Your Fortitude
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Best time to visit : April to June and again from September to November.
- Temparature : Day time : 10°C to 14°C; Night time: -1° C to -3°C
- Hightest Altitude : 14,300 ft.
- Pickup point : Dehradun
About the Trek
Gaumukh Tapovan Trek Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is a rare yet adventurous one. Once you reach here, you will see so many summit views. One of the best summit views you will see is Mt. Shivling. Mt. Shivling is one of the most beautiful summits in India. Apart from this summit, you will also see Bhagirathi Sisters. The area during the trek will make you astonished with amazing and breathtaking views. You will surely get lost in the serene environment offered by the trek.
The Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is 46 km in distance & you will have to dedicate 8 days for it from start to end. If we talk about the grade of this trek, then it ranges from easy to moderate level,i.e. beginners can also cover up this trek. The trek follows the path of the Greater Himalayas & Gangotri National Park.
This trek will start from the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand and will end at Gangotri. Amidst the trek, you will find several beautiful and traditional things that will make your journey even more alluring. You will never feel tired in this 8 days trek as your energy will keep on rejuvenating with the serene environment of the place.
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- Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (Drive)
- Altitude: 10,170 ft.
- Distance: 241 km
- Time: 8 hours
- You will en-route- Mussoorie, Dhanolti, Uttarkashi, Harshil & then Gangotri.
- Day 2: Day to reconcile at Gangotri
- This day you will explore & have rest in the guest house.
- Day 3: Gangotri to Chirbassa (Trek)
- Altitude: 10171 ft to 11680 ft.
- Distance: 9 km
- Time: 5-6 hours
- Moderate Trek in Gangotri National Park. Will stay in tents.
- Day 4: Chirbassa to Bhojwasa (Trek)
- Altitude: 11680 ft. to 12435 ft.
- Distance: 5 km
- Time: 2-3 hours
- Rest in tents. Moderate level of ascent
- Day 5: Bhojwasa to Khada Pathar via Gaumukh & Tapovan (Trek)
- Altitude: 12435 ft. to 14600 ft. via 13452 ft.
- Time: 5-6 hours
- Stay in tents. Slightly difficult ascent.
- Day 6: Tapovan to Chirbassa (Trek)
- Altitude: 14600 ft. to 11680 ft.
- Time: 6-7 hours
- Day 7: Chirbasa to Gangotri (Trek)
- Altitude: 11680 ft. to 10171 ft..
- Distance: 9 km
- Time: 4-5 hours
- Day 8: Back to Dehradun (Drive)
- Distance: 240 Km
- Time: 8 hours
DAY 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (10,170 ft.)
Your first day will start from Dehradun. You will travel 241 km to reach Gangotri. It will take around 8 hours to reach there. You will surely enjoy this journey. You will en route Mussorie, Dhanolti, Uttarkashi, and then Gangotri. As soon as you will reach Mussorie, you will get to see the beautiful sights of majestic Shivalik ranges.
Soon, you will arrive at Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi river. There you will get to see several temples. After that, you will reach Harshil Valley in Uttarkashi. This valley is a great tourist destination. It is beautifully covered with nature's beauty. You will see here orchards of apples.
Then after some time, you will reach the destination of the day,i.e Gangotri. It is also situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. After reaching here, you can explore the place & market. You may also interact with locals. You will definitely love this place. Then after having dinner, rest in a hotel/guest house for the night.
DAY 2: Day to reconcile at Gangotri (10,170 ft.)
You will have a great morning at Gangotri on your second day. This day you will stay in Gangotri only. You will get health supplements for your body. By doing this, your body will get adaptable to the environment and temperature it will meet in the further journey. Therefore, with this, you will also get a chance to visit Gangotri Dham, one of the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand. Apart from this, you will also get to visit several other temples too.
Enjoy your full day here and rest at night.
DAY 3: Gangotri to Chirbassa (10171 ft to 11680 ft.)
Your third day will begin by having delicious breakfast. After that you will proceed towards your trek. Your way of trek will be across mountains. You will see forests with pine trees. The grade of the trek will be moderate. Your this day's trek will be completely in the Gangotri National Park.
Soon, your trek will take you to the place from where you will be able cobbles of Sudarshan peak. After crossing which you will reach your campsite.
Your campsite lies amidst the mountains and will make you feel so peaceful. You will also see peaks of Bhagirathi Sisters from your campsite.
Then have your lunch and rejunuvate yourself. After that spend your quality time with your friends and make fruitful utilisation of this time. Then have your dinner and stay in camps overnight.
Day 4: Chirbassa to Bhojwasa (11680 ft. to 12435 ft.)
You will have a blissful morning and will enjoy the morning breakfast. Then you will begin your 2 to 3 hours trek with a moderate level ascent. As you will move forward, you will get a closer view of Bhagirathi peaks.
Soon, you will reach plain terrain,i.e. your campsite for the day, Bhojwassa. From here you will see the beautiful view of Mt. Shivling. You will reach here early as the trek is short. Then enjoy your remaining day here. At the night you may feel cold, so wear your warm clothes.
Day 5: Bhojwasa to Khada Pathar via Gaumukh & Tapovan (12435 ft. to 14600 ft. via 13452 ft.)
The trek of the day will be the longest and strenuous in comparison with other days' trek. Make sure to fill your water bottles. It may be slightly difficult but is full of adventure and enthusiasm.
Gaumukh is considered the endpoint of Gangotri Glacier. You will be filled with religious beliefs once you will reach here.
From Gaumukh, the trek will get difficult. You will have to climb but always remain careful. Do follow your guide's instructions. After climbing, you will reach the final trek which leads to Tapovan. This trek is slightly rocky in nature. After crossing this you will realize that you have come more closer to the magnificent view of Mt. Shivling.
Tapovan is generally famous for the Sadhus who come here for meditation purposes. This will be your base camp for the day. Enjoy the site and rest in camps overnight.
Day 6:- Tapovan to Chirbassa (14600 ft. to 11680 ft.)
Make sure to wake up early so that you do not miss the amazing morning view of the campsite. You will find eternal beauty in the surroundings.
Again, fill up your water bottles and begin your trek towards rocky terrain. While on this trek, you will descend which needs more care than the ascent. Move slowly. Listen to the advice of the guide.
After 6-7 hours of trek, you will reach Chirbassa. Here also you will see pine forests. And this day you will camp near the river, the best place to camp.
DAY 7:- Chirbasa to Gangotri (11680 ft. to 10171 ft.)
This will be your last day of the trek. You will trek for about 4-5 hours to reach Gangotri. You will again pass all the beautiful sights. Walk along the Bhagirathi river. Soon you will reach Gangotri.
Stay overnight. Make sure to enjoy these moments a lot. Do click pictures and make millions of memories.
DAY 8:- Back to Dehradun
Now, time to say goodbye to the beautiful place. Take pictures together and drive back to Dehradun.
How to Reach Gaumukh Tapovan Trek Trek
By Air :
You can reach Delhi from your city & from Delhi, you can reach Dehradun easily by flights. You will land at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. From there, you must reach the Railway Station of Dehradun. The Railway Station will be your pickup point.
By Railways :
To directly reach Railway Station, Dehradun, you can take direct trains from Delhi that are always available.
By Road:
You can opt for this option too. Take the bus from Delhi and reach Dehraun's ISBT. From ISBT, you will need to travel a few kilometers to reach Dehradun's Railway Station.
Gaumukh Tapovan Trek Trek Location
Includes
- Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
- Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
- Welcome refreshment
- Three times meals (Veg+egg): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- All necessary permits and entry fees
- First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional guide and Support staff.
- Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and retorn (According to itinerary)
- Porter or mule charges for carrying camping equipment and rations
- Morning Tea
- Evening Tea with snacks
- Guide Charges
- Hot drinking water
- Outside Explorers approved trek completion certificate
- Dry fruits, chocolates, biscuits, toffees provided during the trek
Excludes
- Porter/mule for personal bags
- Any meals or services not mentioned in inclusions
- Any charges for video cameras or still cameras
- Charges for soft drinks or any other beverage
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry or telephone calls
- Any costs arising from unforeseen circumstances like landslides, bad weather or road blocks, etc
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Food during the transit.
- Insurance.
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
Note : Normally Outside Explorer expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
- INR 2100/- if you make an online payment, 6 days in advance
- INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Gangotri
- The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
Thing's to carry
You need to get :-
- Shirts/T-shirts – 2/3
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Trekking pants – 2
- One full-sleeved sweater
- Good quality windproof jacket – (optional)
- Woolen socks – 1 pair, for the night only
- Regular socks for trekking – 2 or 3 pairs
- Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small lightweight towel
- Water bottle-2
- Cap/hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
- Sun glasses
- Walking stick/trekking pole
- Sunscreen lotion
- Lip balm
- Torch/flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Day pack for essentials
- Rain cover for your bags
- Plastic/waterproof bags for belongs in case of rain
- Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1Is proper supervision given while trekking/hiking?
Yes!!! We always give thorough guidance to the trekkers about each and every step they need to take in the whole trekking adventure. We never underestimate our customers in any terms.
2 How can we contact you?
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Top Tips for Trekkers
Before you load up your backpack with trekking socks and Kendal mint cake, give some thought to the infrastructure on the route you plan to conquer. Some treks require total self-sufficiency, sleeping under canvas and purifying water as you go; other routes have refuges or rustic teahouses every step of the way. Here are some of the key considerations:
- Travel light: every extra gram will weigh you down on the trails; if it isn't essential, leave it behind.
- Respect your feet: boots offer more support, but all-terrain trainers are lighter and dry more quickly after a soaking.
- Protect your knees: trekking poles can help control the knee-crushing descents that are a feature of pretty much every trek.
- Climb slowly: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can kill, so ascend slowly and take rest days to acclimatize on any trek above 2,500m in elevation.
- Heed the weather: when treks go wrong, it's normally because of the weather, so check the forecasts; if conditions look bad, stop somewhere safe and sit it out, rather than pushing on over the next pass.
- Be prepared: don't launch straight from the sofa to the summit–warm up with gentler walks, hikes and runs to get your body used to the exertion.
- Plan ahead: many trekking routes require a permit and advance booking for lodges and camp sites; for some routes, you need to book months ahead.
