Gaumukh Tapovan Trek
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Trekking to Tapovan: Tapovan is a serene sacred site where sages concentrate to achieve enlightenment. At 4,500 metres, it’s a meadow at a high altitude. It is located at the foot of the towering Shivling Peak and on the bank of the enormous Gangotri glacier. On the other hand, the Tapovan Trek begins at Gangotri and travels through some thrilling Himalayan terrain to the foot of Mount Shivling. Above all, the Tapovan Trek is part of the Gangotri National Park and offers breathtaking views of the Gangotri valley in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India’s Garhwal Himalayas. Without a doubt, the Himalayas are beautiful, have a temperate climate, and offer a calming, verdant meadow. What could be more ideal than spending a few days in this peaceful environment?
Short Itinerary
- Day 1: Pick up from Dehradun Railway Station and Drive to Gangotri
- Day 2: Trek from Gangotri to Chbirasa camp
- Day 3: Trek from Chirbasa camp to Bhojbasa
- Day 4: Trek from Bhojbasa camp to via Gomukh to Tapovan camp
- Day 5: Exploration Day Nil tal and Shivling base camp (4619 Meter) back to camp (4/5 Hours)
- Day 6: Trek from Tapovan to Bhojbasa camp
- Day 7 : Bhojbasa camp to Gangotri
- Day 8: Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun by taxi
Included/Exclude
- Transportation from Rishikesh/Haridwar to Rishikesh/Haridwar.
- Every meal beginning with breakfast on day one and continuing through lunch on last day.
- Staff consisting of a professional guide, a chef, and support team.
- Equipment for trekking, such as tents, toilet seats, sleeping bags, crampons etc..
- Fees required to enter the forest.
- Accommodation throughout the trek.
- Medical kits.
- All necessary permits.
- Achievement Certificate.
- 5% GST (Service Tax).
- Personal expenses like tips, food from stalls during travelling.
- Backpack offloading charges additional (300/ Per Day / Per Bag).
- Anything apart from the inclusions.
Tour Plan
Himalayan Hikers organizes transport for trekkers from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning which will leave for Gangotri around 6:00 am to 7:00 am. Get in the vehicle from Dehradun and enjoy the picturesque journey along Bhagirathi River’s bank and forest stretches to reach Gangotri base camp. It is the base camp of Kedartal trek. Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and one of the most beautiful places in India. The main attraction of this place is Rajpur road go through it and get a glimpse of Dehradun’s beauty. Reach Mussoorie after an hour which is also known as “Queen of Hills”. People visit it heavily during vacations with their family and friends. After half an hour, stop at Suwa kholi Have breakfast there and witness people from different parts of the world. The break will be of a maximum of 1 hour. Ahead the peaks are visible and further you will come close Further, you will cross the small Chinyali saur of Dharasu Reach Uttarkashi around 1:30 pm and take a break there for lunch.
Post breakfast, head to Chirbasa. The meaning of Chirbasa is abundant pine trees – Chir (Pine). Today, the walk is easy on the leveled trail. Cross the market area and further enter into a forest and relish the sight of snow-covered peaks. Cross a stream over a bridge and the valley welcomes you with majestic mountain views. Continue hiking and climb up the ridge to get into another valley with abundant tall pine trees. Now, the boulder zone starts, be very careful while your ascent because the trail is full of loose rocks. Again pass through picturesque dense forest and reach the Chirbasa ground near River Bhagirathi. Chirbasa; your campsite for today offers grand views of Bhagirathi peaks and sight of Gomukh glacier. Relax here and settle for the day.
Today, the trail is easy but you will come across many landslide-prone areas. Start the trek, go higher and get jaw-dropping sight of Mt Shivling and Bhagirathi peaks. Witness sages meditating in caves who live there permanently. On the way are also small shops for hot drinks and food. Now, you have to cross some ridges and after crossing them the trail turns barren and rocky. Bhojbasa is the widest part of this valley and the campsite is on a plain terrain beside Bhagirathi River from where Mt Shivling and other snow-capped mountains are clearly visible. At Bhojbasa is the presence of a temple, explore it and the surroundings.
Today, the trek to Tapovan will be via Gomukh, it is the source of River Ganga, the river is known as Bhagirathi when comes out. The Gomukh name derived from its cow’s mouth appearance, The climb from Bhojbasa to Gomukh is an easy one but the trail is steep and strenuous from Gomukh to Tapovan. The trail remains covered in snow and there are boulder areas with hard snow which makes today’s trek gradient tough. Now, get ready to traverse glacial moraines and Gomukh glacier, the incline is steep and some areas are slippery. Climb higher and reach there by afternoon. Here also some saints can be seen living permanently, the temperature is low and there is chilly cold.
Today’s aim is acclimatization and relaxation. Post breakfast, move upwards to the Himalayan Tapovan at an altitude of 4500 m. Tapovan lies below Mt. Shivling peaks and has beautiful lakes, explore the area and head to Neel Taal to get clear views of Mt. Meru. Reach there in two hours and return before lunch. Relax and retire for the night.
Post breakfast, get down to Bhojbasa via Gomukh. Witness the picturesque lofty peaks and admirable surroundings in the morning and bid adieu to them. Retrace your steps, halt at Gomukh and reach Bhojbasa.
Wake up early From Bhojbasa get down to Gangotri. Relish the last glimpses of Mt Shivling and descend through the steep terrain. When you reach the Gangotri hotel visit Gangotri temple and witness Ganga Aarti there. The arrangements will be made in a hotel at Gangotri.
Today – It is your last breakfast on this trek with the Himalayan Hikers team. The certificates will be given and after some beautiful photos, we will bid you all a goodbye from Gangotri and Tapovan trek. the scenic drive from Gangotri to Dehradun you reach Dehradun 6 to 07 pm evening.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Trek will be booked only after the booking amount.
- Payment to be made by Bank Transfer/Cheque/DD in favor of Himalaya Tribe
- Payment for this trip will not be adjusted against any future trip
CANCELLATION POLICY
- The cancellation policy is based on the original booking time and original start date of the trek.
- Cancel before 30 days of trek start date and get full refund
- Cancel before 15 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 20% of total trek fee.
- Cancel before 10 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 40% of total trek fee.
- Cancel before 5 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 60% of total trek fee.
- Trek fee is non-refundable if you cancel within 4 days before trek start date.
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