Region :- Uttarakhand
Starts From:- Gangotri
Duration :- 6 Days
Grade :- Moderate To Difficult
Max Altitude :- 14,600 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 67 Kms.
Located In:- Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Gomukh-Tapovan is considered as one of the thrilling and adventureous treks which is in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Gomukh means the mouth of a cow. Gomukh Glacier is one of the main water source of the holy Ganges river. While doing this trek one can witness the peaks of Gangotri group – shivling, thalay sagar, meru and Bhagirath III. This is a pilgrimage site for the Hindus and dip in water is considered as sacred ritual. This high altitude trek is located at m. Tapovan means forest of austerities or spiritual practice. In India any place where someone engaged in serious spiritual retreat known as Tapovan. Tapovan is located at the foothills of shivling peak in the height of around 14640ft.
It is 242km distance between Dehradun to Gangotri which is 7 to 8hr drive. Uttarkashi to Gangotri one can witness many holy rivers, forest, mountains etc. while trekking one can witness rare flora & fauna of the region, snow capped mountain, kriti & meru glacier. You will get a chance to do camping at a high summit . one can enjoy the clear night sky from the height.
This trek is moderate to difficult and considered as a challenging route for the trekkers. This trek can be done in any time of the year. Trekkers need to be physically fit and mentally prepare to do this trek. Trekkers can visit to Gangotri temple before starting this trek between may to oct.

Day 01:- Dehradun To Gangotri
 
Pickup from Dehradun and uphill drive via mussorie to Gangotri in between trekkers will witness a part of Tehri lake, River ganges, green forest, mountain. In between journey lunch &evening snacks will get served to trekkers. By late evening trekkers will reach to Gangotri and check in to hotel. Dinner will get served as soon as possible because body need rest before starting the high altitude challenging trek.
 
Day 02:- Gangotri – Bhojwasa
 
post breakfast move forward to bhojwasa via. Chirbasa. In this route will pass through dense forest. There is a small temple in between this trek. This 14km trek will take 6-7hrs depending upon the capacity of the trekkers. Trekkers will get served there lunch in between the trek.. overnight stay will be in river site camp with bonfire and dinner.
 
Days 03:- Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan
 
After early morning breakfast move towards gomukh which is 4 km and it will take maximum 2 hrs. After exploring gomukh for few hrs head towards Tapovan. While doing this trek you will cross finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. Snow capped mountain become more clearer after one climb towards tapovan. Trekkers will get served there lunch in between the trek. Overnight stay will be in tent in tapovan with bonfire.
 
Day 04:-Tapovan – Bhojwasa
 
After breakfast trek back to bhojwasa. This day will get enough time so trekkers will do some activities under instructors. Lunch will be served between trek. Overnight stay will be in camp in bhojwasa . trekkers will share there experience as it is the last day of camping in high altitude. 
 
Day 05:- Bhojwasa – Gangotri
 
Breakfast and trek downhills to Gangotri which will take 3 to 4 hrs to reach. This day one can explore Gangotri and visit the temple(in season). Trekker will have there lunch and dinner in gangotri.
 
Day 06:- Gangotri to Dehradun
 
Post breakfast will be back to Dehradun with tons of memories and experience. Lunch and evening snacks in between the journey. Trekker will be dropped in Dehradun.

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Inclusions
  •  Transport support from and to Dehradun: starting from pickup on day 1 to drop on day 2.

  •  Guide and cook fees.

  •  Rent for camping equipment.

  •  Forest entry charges.

  •  Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment. Please note that personal luggage can be carried by mules and/or porters on chargeable basis.

  •  All veg meals starting from day 1 lunch to day 2 lunch.

  •  Tented accommodation throughout the trek.

Exclusions

  •  Transport to reach Dehradun from hometown.

  •  Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls etc.

  •  Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above.

  •  Accommodation in Dehradun.

  •  Personal luggage with mass not exceeding 12 kg per bag per person can be carried by porters/mules @ Rs 300 per day per bag.

     
  • Trekking shoes with good grip
  • Backpack and rain cover for backpack(40-60litres)
  • Clothes: -Warm layers (fleece, woolen and one padded jacket ), trek pants, collared t shirt, thermals
  • Accessories: – sunglasses, suncap, synthetic hand gloves
  • Socks
  • Headlamp/ torch
  • Daypack
  • Toiletries: – sunscreen, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer
  • Cutlery: – lunch box, spoon
  • Water bottles
  • Personal medicines
  • Id proof: – (driving license, voters Id etc.)

Cost Per Head

– For Existing Group Departures

Trek: 12,000

Transport :  3,000

(Dehradun to Dehradun)

Service tax @ 5% applicable

– For Private/Customized Trek

Price on Request- varies based on group size, itinerary and amenities

Duration: 5 Night 6 Days

Maximum Group Size : 10-12

Short Itinerary

Day 1:- Dehradun To Gangotri
Day 2:- Gangotri – Bhojwasa
Day 3:- Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan
Day 4:- Tapovan – Bhojwasa
Day 5:- Bhojwasa – Gangotri
Day 6:- Gangotri to Dehradun

Additional Information

Best Time To Visit:- May-june & August- October
Starts From:- Gangotri
Trek Distance:- 23km
Trek Grade:- Moderate To Difficult
Duration:- 6days
Altitude Range:- 4463m
Located In:- Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Base Camp:- Gangotri

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    Region :- Uttarakhand
    Starts From:- Gangotri
    Duration :- 6 Days
    Grade :- Moderate To Difficult
    Max Altitude :- 14,600 Ft.
    Approx Trekking Km :- 67 Kms.
    Located In:- Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

    Gomukh-Tapovan is considered as one of the thrilling and adventureous treks which is in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Gomukh means the mouth of a cow. Gomukh Glacier is one of the main water source of the holy Ganges river. While doing this trek one can witness the peaks of Gangotri group – shivling, thalay sagar, meru and Bhagirath III. This is a pilgrimage site for the Hindus and dip in water is considered as sacred ritual. This high altitude trek is located at m. Tapovan means forest of austerities or spiritual practice. In India any place where someone engaged in serious spiritual retreat known as Tapovan. Tapovan is located at the foothills of shivling peak in the height of around 14640ft.
    It is 242km distance between Dehradun to Gangotri which is 7 to 8hr drive. Uttarkashi to Gangotri one can witness many holy rivers, forest, mountains etc. while trekking one can witness rare flora & fauna of the region, snow capped mountain, kriti & meru glacier. You will get a chance to do camping at a high summit . one can enjoy the clear night sky from the height.
    This trek is moderate to difficult and considered as a challenging route for the trekkers. This trek can be done in any time of the year. Trekkers need to be physically fit and mentally prepare to do this trek. Trekkers can visit to Gangotri temple before starting this trek between may to oct.

    Day 01:- Dehradun To Gangotri
     
    Pickup from Dehradun and uphill drive via mussorie to Gangotri in between trekkers will witness a part of Tehri lake, River ganges, green forest, mountain. In between journey lunch &evening snacks will get served to trekkers. By late evening trekkers will reach to Gangotri and check in to hotel. Dinner will get served as soon as possible because body need rest before starting the high altitude challenging trek.
     
    Day 02:- Gangotri – Bhojwasa
     
    post breakfast move forward to bhojwasa via. Chirbasa. In this route will pass through dense forest. There is a small temple in between this trek. This 14km trek will take 6-7hrs depending upon the capacity of the trekkers. Trekkers will get served there lunch in between the trek.. overnight stay will be in river site camp with bonfire and dinner.
     
    Days 03:- Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan
     
    After early morning breakfast move towards gomukh which is 4 km and it will take maximum 2 hrs. After exploring gomukh for few hrs head towards Tapovan. While doing this trek you will cross finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. Snow capped mountain become more clearer after one climb towards tapovan. Trekkers will get served there lunch in between the trek. Overnight stay will be in tent in tapovan with bonfire.
     
    Day 04:-Tapovan – Bhojwasa
     
    After breakfast trek back to bhojwasa. This day will get enough time so trekkers will do some activities under instructors. Lunch will be served between trek. Overnight stay will be in camp in bhojwasa . trekkers will share there experience as it is the last day of camping in high altitude. 
     
    Day 05:- Bhojwasa – Gangotri
     
    Breakfast and trek downhills to Gangotri which will take 3 to 4 hrs to reach. This day one can explore Gangotri and visit the temple(in season). Trekker will have there lunch and dinner in gangotri.
     
    Day 06:- Gangotri to Dehradun
     
    Post breakfast will be back to Dehradun with tons of memories and experience. Lunch and evening snacks in between the journey. Trekker will be dropped in Dehradun.

    End

    Inclusions
    •  Transport support from and to Dehradun: starting from pickup on day 1 to drop on day 2.

    •  Guide and cook fees.

    •  Rent for camping equipment.

    •  Forest entry charges.

    •  Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment. Please note that personal luggage can be carried by mules and/or porters on chargeable basis.

    •  All veg meals starting from day 1 lunch to day 2 lunch.

    •  Tented accommodation throughout the trek.

    Exclusions

    •  Transport to reach Dehradun from hometown.

    •  Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls etc.

    •  Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above.

    •  Accommodation in Dehradun.

    •  Personal luggage with mass not exceeding 12 kg per bag per person can be carried by porters/mules @ Rs 300 per day per bag.

       
    • Trekking shoes with good grip
    • Backpack and rain cover for backpack(40-60litres)
    • Clothes: -Warm layers (fleece, woolen and one padded jacket ), trek pants, collared t shirt, thermals
    • Accessories: – sunglasses, suncap, synthetic hand gloves
    • Socks
    • Headlamp/ torch
    • Daypack
    • Toiletries: – sunscreen, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer
    • Cutlery: – lunch box, spoon
    • Water bottles
    • Personal medicines
    • Id proof: – (driving license, voters Id etc.)

    Cost Per Head

    – For Existing Group Departures

    Trek: 12,000

    Transport :  3,000

    (Dehradun to Dehradun)

    Service tax @ 5% applicable

    – For Private/Customized Trek

    Price on Request- varies based on group size, itinerary and amenities

    Duration: 5 Night 6 Days

    Maximum Group Size : 10-12

    Short Itinerary

    Day 1:- Dehradun To Gangotri
    Day 2:- Gangotri – Bhojwasa
    Day 3:- Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan
    Day 4:- Tapovan – Bhojwasa
    Day 5:- Bhojwasa – Gangotri
    Day 6:- Gangotri to Dehradun

    Additional Information

    Best Time To Visit:- May-june & August- October
    Starts From:- Gangotri
    Trek Distance:- 23km
    Trek Grade:- Moderate To Difficult
    Duration:- 6days
    Altitude Range:- 4463m
    Located In:- Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
    Base Camp:- Gangotri

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