Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

GAUMUKH - TAPOVAN Trek
 
Duration: 8 Days 
Level: Moderate Trek
Region: Uttarakhand 
Max: Altitude reached: 4330m/14206feet
Best Time to Go: May-June, Sept-Oct
Live the experience of sages as you spend time in their favorite surroundings
 Stay in the holy town of Gangotri which has its own aura to it
Watch the Himalayan giants of Shivling, Meru and others up and close.
·Witness the spectacular source of Ganga river at Gaumukh the snout of Gangotri glacier
 
 

 
Overview
The trek to Tapovan not only offers spiritual blessings but also stunning views of the Bhagirathi massif and Shivling peak, the trek involves glacier crossing, boulder hopping and all elements to make it a thoroughly wonderful trip. We get to see the actual source of river Ganga (one of the greatest rivers of the world) at Gaumukh. This trek is a treat for both the spiritual and adventure seekers.
 
Detailed Itinerary
 
Day 01: Dehradun - Gangotri (256km, 10-12 hrs)    
We board cabs from the holy town of Dehradun early in the morning and move towards the holy town of Gangotri (1000 feet) the roadhead for this trek, the journey takes around 10-12 hours,
 
 
Day 02: Gangotri - Chirbasa (9km, 4-5hrs)
We will visit the Pandav Gufa (cave) which was resting place of the Pandavas of the Mahabharata according to the legends after breakfast. We will also visit the Surya Kund a famous hot water spring and then start our journey towards Chirbasa. About 2 km from Gangotri we enter Gangotri National Park and then towards our campsite.
 
 
Day 03: Chirbasa - Bhojbasa (5 km, 2-3 hrs)     
We walk towards Bhojbasa,The Bhagirathi continues its path along most of this wonderful trek. Post lunch we will do a short acclimatization walk.
 
 
Day 04: Bhojbasa to Tapovan via Gaumukh (9km, 4-5hrs)
The trek from Bhojbasa to Gaumukh is well-defined and not very difficult, however after Gaumukh the trek to Tapovan is rather adventurous and thrilling. It includes crossing the moraine and a track of boulders over the Gangotri glacier. The last portion of the slope is hailed by a steep vertical slope which ends at Tapovan after crossing the Akash Ganga. Tapovan is surrounded by many famous peaks like Meru (6630m), Shivling Peak (6543m) and Kedar Dome (6808m) and is a visual delight
 
 
Day 05: Explore Tapovan
We will spend the day in Tapovan exploring the Neel Tal Lake. At the height of 4800m the lake has crystal reflection of Mount Shivling in its waters. The day is to be spent exploring Tapovan.
 
 
DAY 06: Tapovan to Bhojbasa via Gaumukh (9km, 3-4hrs)
We trace our rout back through Gangotri glacier to the camp site of Bhojbasa
 
 
Day 07: Bhojbasa To Gangotri (14km, 5-6 hrs)
Via the Same route which we did the first day we reach the holy town of Gangotri, we look back and share experiences of the trek.Overnight Stay in Hotels
 
 
Day 08: Gangotri to Dehradun (256km, 10-12 hrs)
Trip breaks after breakfast.We board cabs from Gangotri early in the morning and move towards Dehradun. The trip ends in Dehradun.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trip Details
 
Tour Cost
INR 12500 + 5% GST - per person (Ex Dehradun).
      
 
Inclusions:
Stay in tents and Pvt hotels (accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis).
All entry fees and guide charges 
Accommodation during the trek
Nutritious and wholesome meals 
Permits and Camping Charges
All Technical and common Equipment (tents etc.)
First aid and medical kit
Services of an expert trek leader
Services of guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules
Services of Wilderness Medicine Institute Certified guides/ instructors from AERIE, USA https://aeriemedicine.com/
 
 
            
  Exclusions:
Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls and alcoholic drinks
Any Kind of Insurance 
Any claims due to natural calamity such as landslide/Road blockage 
Any service not mentioned under tour inclusion 
The Tour involves religious surroundings service of alcohol and non-veg food will not be permitted at certain places 
Stay and food in Dehradun
Food during transit and Road Transportation
Anything apart from the inclusions