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5°C to 25°C
40 km
14600 ft.
April-May-June, Sept-Nov
6 days
Easy-Moderate
Gaumukh Tapovan trek is one of the picturesque treks in Gangotri national park. You may have never been exposed to such a high mountain in your life. In the past few years, Tapovan has emerged as a popular trekking destination and people from far-off places come to see the enchanting grasslands of Tapovan that are decorated with flowering plants.
Gaumukh Tapovan trek is a famous pilgrimage route in India. Right from the Tapovan the base camp of Mount Shivling, most astonishing & loved mountain in India. Gaumukh Tapovan trek distance is 46kms, which takes 5 to 7 days to complete. During this trek, you’ll cover the Gaumukh, which is a holy place & major source of River Ganga.
Gaumukh Tapovan trek difficulty is easy to moderate and it’s good for all age groups. We welcome all solo trekkers for Gaumukh Tapovan trek.
Tapovan is a naturally diverse area carpeted by the lush green grasslands that are considered to be the best high-altitude grasslands in India. Gaumukh Tapovan trek height is 4463 metres about 14,640 feet above sea level and is situated near the famous Gangotri shrine. At the foot of Shivling peak, Tapovan is a seasonal home to several sadhus living in caves, huts etc.
Best time for Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is April, May & June, September, October and easly November. November is cold and chances of snowfall is high.
The Gaumukh Tapovan trek is beautiful and filled with nature’s abundance, including fragrant flowers, snow-capped peaks, and other breathtaking views. Peaks like Bhagirathi Sisters, Mount Shivling, Thalay Sagar, and Meru can all be seen from the trek.
Gangotri is gateway to many high altitude trekking and Mountaineering expeditions like Kalindi Khal, Kedartal, Auden’s Col, Rudragaira Peak, Mount Satopanth, Kedardome, Mount Shivling & many. Gangotri is one of the Char Dhams.
Gangotri is the starting & end point of Gaumukh Tapovan Trek. Gangotri is well connected and the road distance is 240 km from Dehradun. Gangotri is a holy place and one of Uttarakhand Char Dham. Team HRI will provide the pick and drop from Dehradun Railway Station.
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearest airport. There are daily flights operating from Delhi to Jolly grant airport.
Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun is the closest railway station.
Road Connectivity: Dehradun is well connected with national capital Delhi by highway. Booking a cab to reach Dehradun or overnight Volvo bus is the most convenient mode of travel to reach here from Delhi.
– Valid Govt. ID (any Aadhar Card/Passport)
– Passport Size Photo
– Valid Insurance (min. 2.50 lakh) optional
– Medical Fitness Certificate by registered medical practitioner min. MBBS.
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Duration: 6 Days
Trek Distance: 40 km
Region: Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand
Max Altitude: 14,600 ft
Stay: Room, Camping
Temperature: 0°C to 25°C
Pick/Drop: Dehradun
Best Time: April-May-June, Sept-Oct-Early Nov
Altitude: 3100m, 10171 ft. | Gangotri |
* Pick up: 6am | Railway Station, Dehradun
* Drive: 240 km | 8-10 hours
* Arrive Gangotri | Check-in & Rest
* Phone network available Jio, Airtel & BSNL
* Briefing/orientation about Trek, check list
* Followed by Dinner & Stay
Altitude: 11,680 ft. | Chirbasa
* Attend Morning Aarti at Gangotri Temple
* Breakfast | Trek to Chirbasa
* Easy trek, 9 km 4-5 hours
* Forest Dept. Check Post
* few water points enroute
* hot lunch, pine forest
* Followed by Dinner & Camp stay
Altitude: 12,500 ft. | Bhojwasa
* Wake up with tea, enjoy sunrise
* Breakfast | Trek to Bhojwasa
* Gradual ascent, 5 km 3-4 hours
* Water available
* Hot lunch, don't miss the sunset
* Acclimatization Walk
* Followed by Dinner & Camp stay
Altitude: 14,600 ft. | Tapovan
* Wake up with tea, enjoy sunrise
* Breakfast | Trek to Tapovan
* Challenging trek | 9 km, 5-6 hours
* Water available
* hot lunch/ Pack lunch
* Bhagirathi Peak, Mt. Shivling, Meru & many peaks
* Followed by Dinner & Camp stay
Altitude: 11,680 ft. | Chirbasa
* Wake up & breakfast
* Trek to Chirbasa | 14 km, 5-6 hrs.
* Water available
* Pack lunch
* Followed by Dinner & Camp stay
Altitude: 10,171 ft. | Gangotri
* Breakfast
* Trek to Gangotri | Easy trek, 9 km, 3 hours
* Pack lunch
* Drive to Dehradun, drop by 10 pm at Dehradun Railway Station
* Drive: 240 km | 8-10 hours
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Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is high altitude trek so you have to be in good physical fitness. You can improve your physical fitness with workouts & breathing sessions. This expedition goes up to 14,600M there’s altitude gain for that you need to have strong lungs. Also, your body needs to be active in such high-altitude weather.
Begin by jogging 4-5 times each week. Begin jogging slowly and gradually increase your speed. As a result, cardiovascular endurance exercises are highly vital for making your lungs stronger than before. Follow by Push UPs, Pull Ups, Leg Workouts, Breathing Exercises, Stair Climbing with 10kg backpack.
NO REFUND SHALL BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE BOOKING AMOUNT FOR ANY CANCELLATIONS. HOWEVER, we totally understand that unforeseen circumstances might need you to change plans, and so HRI cancellation policy makes it easier to do that. Please read them very carefully,
No cancellations will be taken over call or what’s app msg. Please reply to the email of payment receipt that you have received at the time of booking.
In case of government restrictions, bad weather, protests, landslides, road blockage, administrative ban, lockdown, strike or any other unforeseen circumstances which is beyond our control, certain activities during the trek/trip/expedition or the event itself may be cancelled/skipped, or there could be change in the itinerary.
In such instances, we will do our utmost to find an alternative (in the case of event cancellation or rescheduling).
However, there would be no financial refund for the same. You will receive a full refund if the trip is cancelled by us due to a lack of a minimum number of individuals in the batch. Additionally, if you purchased trip insurance, rentals, off-loading, or other activities, you will not receive a refund. The booking amount is non-refundable in any case.
If a trek or trip or expedition cannot be completed due to natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances beyond our control (bad weather conditions like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, road block, ban, strike, bandh, etc.). No refund would be provided.
Any extra expense coming due to any natural calamity/bad weather/unforeseen circumstances (rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, ban, road block, bandh, extra stay, food, transportation or taxi cost etc.), Will be borne by customer on the spot. Company will not be liable.
All refunds will be sent to the same bank account or credit card account or UPI that was used to make the purchase. Within 10 working days, the refund amount will be completed. The amount of the refund will always be computed based on the net amount paid for the event booking and the Base Price of the event. (Excluding all additional services transport, rent, porterage, etc.).
Any voucher issued would not include the service tax amount paid while making the booking. For more info: Terms & Condition
Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. As conditions permit, “Heaven Riders India” reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries. . The cost of delays and/or other changes is the responsibility of the participant if a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, strike, lockdown, bandh, landslide, snowfall, rain, or other contingency for which HRI or its agents cannot make provision. For any reason, Team HRI reserves the right to refuse or accept any individual as a tour member.
– Everyone should be on time.
– In case of bad health, sickness/illness, AMS the participant would be sent back and no refund would be provided. Participants have to bear all the costs beyond including travel, hospitalization, taxi, stay, rescue charges, etc.
For any further clarifications ask while booking.
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