Overview
The adrenaline-pumping Gaumukh Tapovan climb offers breathtaking views of the cow-shaped Gaumukh Glacier, which serves as one of the main springs for the holy Ganges. The Gomukh Tapovan trip is picturesque with nature’s wealth and is embellished with fragrant flowers, snow-capped summits, and similar jaw-dropping sights. It gives stunning views of the Gangotri peaks—Shivling, Thalay Sagar, and Meru.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Gangotri to Dehradun road trip
Day 2 :
A six-hour trek connects Gangotri (3,048 m) with Chirbasa (3,600 m)
Day 3 :
3-hour trek from Chirbasa to Bhojbasa (3,800 m)
Day 4 :
Bhojbasa to Gaumukh (3,900 m) to Tapovan (4,335 m) – 7 hour trek
Day 5 :
Day of rest in Tapovan (4,463 m)
Day 6 :
Tapovan to Bhojbasa: 5 to 6 hours
Day 7 :
5-6 hours from Bhojbasa to Gangotri
Day 8 :
Drive between Gangotri and Dehradun