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Gangotri Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Gangotri- Gaumukh- Tapovan –Trekking

Total Duration

8 Days

Max. Altitude

4463M

Time

May ,jun & September - October

Group size

Min 02 Pax

Accomodation

Delux

Food

A.P. basis(all 3 meals)

Area :

Uttarakhand Garhwal Himalaya

Grade :

Moderate to tough

Day 01:  Rishikesh -   Uttarkashi

Upon arrival at pre booked hotel in Uttarkashi  meet our representative and Trekking crew . Remaining day to Relax and  acclimatize  Overnight stay in Uttarkashi ,Uttarkashi  is small  town in the  Uttarakhand Garhwal hills on the bank of the Bhagirathi River.  This place is very famous for Vishwanath temple and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering . It is also the main town of  many mountaineering and trekking expedition in Gangotri  Himalayas region.

 

Day 02: Uttarkashi - Gangotri (3048 m/ 10,000 ft) Drive (95 kms).

In  morning Yoga,  after breakfast drive to Gangotri Gangotri is the place where the Goddess Ganga descended on Earth from Heaven, On arrival check-into Hotel . evening Darshan of Gangotri  temple and   Arti of  Bhagirathi River.

 

Day 03: Gangotri -- Bhojwassa (3792M ) 13 kms trek/6-7 hrs)

In  Morning  yoga ,after breakfast start trek to Bhojvasa via Chirbasa (3600mt). from Gangotri we walk  Uphill  along the beaten trek towards chirbasa. The trek  passess  through beautiful landscapes. This whole trek is along  the Bhagirathi River ,The camp at Bhojwasa looks up to the Gaumukh glacier at a distance, and has magnificent views of Bhagirathi series of peaks.  there is a small temple and some Baba,s Ashram . We make our camp near river side and do yoga meditation  and  enjoy excellent sunset on Bhagirathi group of peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.



Day 04 : Bhojwassa - Gomukh (3890 mts/12760 ft) - Tapovan (4463 mts / 14640 ft)

Morning early wakeup and enjoy  the panoramic view of Bhagirathi group of peaks . ,After Yoga and Meditation take breakfast then trek to Gomukh (3890mt), Gaumukh is a massive glacier which feeds the perennial Bhagirathi river. It is one of the largest glaciers in the world  . This place has a great religious significance, and a dip in the water is considered very holy , After having a holi dip and  puja of Ganga MAA ,    trek further to  Tapovan, one of the finest high altitude alpine meadows in the area. The trek from Gomukh to Tapovan is ascent steep, and as we climb, the view of the surrounding peaks becomes clearer and majestic,  Tapovan is known for its beautiful meadows that encircle the base camp of the Shivling peak,  Tapovan is a very pleasant surprised spot with a large meadow complete with bubbling streams, wildflowers and campsites.  Here we can also see wild animals  like MOnal ,Bharal (blue mountain goats) and Himalayan Thar  on mountain ridges.Arrive Tapovan we pitch our Tent . Dinner and overnight stay in Tent.



Day 05  :Tapovan (4463 mts / 14640 ft)

Free  for Exploration, acclimatize, yoga and meditation , relax and enjoy the magnificent snow clapped Mountain , flora & Fauna of the  high altitude Himalayas ,  landscape. Explore the Kriti & Meru Glacier. Dinner and overnight stay at the tent



Day 06: Tapovan – Chirbasa
(Trek 13 km/ 5-6 hrs)

Early morning enjoy the sunrise on high mountains with Yoga  . After breakfast trek down to Chirbasa  Arrive Chirbasa . Dinner and overnight stay at the Tent.



Day 07: Chirbasa  - Gangotri (Trek 4-5 hrs) – Uttarkashi

Morning after breakfast trek down to Gangotri,  then drive to Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel

 

Day 08: Uttarkashi – Rishikesh –
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