8 Days Gaumukh Tapovan Trek Tour Dehradun Uttarakhand
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Trip Overview
Tapovan is an amazing lush green meadow region at the foot of the holy Mount Shivaling. This region is located near the Uttarkashi district which is a centuries old holy destination for many Hindu religious people of India. Once in the state, you will find that the nearest town to where the expedition starts is the Uttarkashi town. Here you will find the last ATM point in case you would like to take some cash out before you head to the trek.
This amazing trek leads you through a trail that is surrounded by huge boulders, plain areas at a hilly region; and at some points if you are lucky and the weather is clear, you will be able to witness the surrounding Himalayan mountain peaks and some glacial areas that are absolutely breathtaking. Some of the most wonderful glaciers that you will cross and experience are the Meru, Kirti and the Gangotri glacier which is of mythological significance to the Hindus.
The climax of the entire expedition is when we reach Tapovan which is a meadow land and stands at the foot of the Mount Shivaling. This also offers a mesmerizing view of the mountains bordered by the Kedar Dome and the Bhagirathi peaks.
In this region, you may come across many blue mountain goats frolicking and running around the boulders and cliffs. The best time to visit Tapovan is in the months of May and June; and September through October. These are the months when the weather is clear and the views are unrestricted.
Itinerary
- Day 01:
Today we arrive at the Dehradun railway station at around 6:30 AM and are greeted by our driver who will transfer us to Gangotri which is approximately a 12 hour drive (275 km). We check into a hotel and stay for the night as we prepare for the trek tomorrow.
- Day 2:
Today we wake up early in the morning and after a hearty breakfast head to Chirbasa. The trek is a 9 km trek that can be summated in 6-7 hours. We set camps at Chirbasa and rest for the night.
- Day 3:
Today, after a hearty breakfast, we start our journey from Chirbasa and onwards to Bhojbasa. The trek is a 5 km trek which is easier and can be completed in 4-5 hours. We set camps at Bhojbasa for the night and rest for the trek tomorrow.
- Day 4:
Today after breakfast, we head to our final summit point, Tapovan. The trek is a 7 km trail which should take us 5-6 hours to complete. On our way, we will stop at a point from where we can witness Gaumukh. We set camps at Tapovan for the night.
- Day 5:
Today we wake leisurely as we have to explore Tapovan. After a hearty breakfast, we trek and explore Tapovan, Neel Tal, Chaukhamba and the Mount Shivaling base. We return to the camp afterwards and enjoy a night beneath the stars.
- Day 6:
Today after breakfast we start our trek back to Bhojbasa campsite. We stay at the site for the night and explore the area during the day.
- Day 7:
After a hearty breakfast, we trek towards the Gangotri base camp and stay there for the day. Enjoy and explore the area.
- Day 8:
Today, after breakfast, we drive back to Dehradun from Gangotri, hence completing our expedition today.
Included
- Accommodation for 2 nights at hotel in Gangotri on twin sharing basis
- Forest permit and entrance fee
- Accommodation in tents on twin sharing basis during trek
- All meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee and soup
- Camping gear like – spacious tents, sleeping bag, liner, mattress and pillow
- Separate toilet tents – gents and ladies
- Kitchen team, dining tent and table
- Porters, helpers and mules for common camping materials
- High altitude trek expert
Excluded
- Government tax – GST 5%
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Transportation between Dehradun and Gangotri
- Meals during transit
- Personal insurance
- Personal toiletries and personal medication kit
- Porter or mules to carry personal luggage
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Good to Know
All the participants of the trek are requested to carry trek essential clothing like trekking pants, boots, down jackets, gloves, caps, etc. It is also advised to carry your own medical kit and toiletry set.
Itinerary
- Day 01:
Today we arrive at the Dehradun railway station at around 6:30 AM and are greeted by our driver who will transfer us to Gangotri which is approximately a 12 hour drive (275 km). We check into a hotel and stay for the night as we prepare for the trek tomorrow.
- Day 2:
Today we wake up early in the morning and after a hearty breakfast head to Chirbasa. The trek is a 9 km trek that can be summated in 6-7 hours. We set camps at Chirbasa and rest for the night.
- Day 3:
Today, after a hearty breakfast, we start our journey from Chirbasa and onwards to Bhojbasa. The trek is a 5 km trek which is easier and can be completed in 4-5 hours. We set camps at Bhojbasa for the night and rest for the trek tomorrow.
- Day 4:
Today after breakfast, we head to our final summit point, Tapovan. The trek is a 7 km trail which should take us 5-6 hours to complete. On our way, we will stop at a point from where we can witness Gaumukh. We set camps at Tapovan for the night.
- Day 5:
Today we wake leisurely as we have to explore Tapovan. After a hearty breakfast, we trek and explore Tapovan, Neel Tal, Chaukhamba and the Mount Shivaling base. We return to the camp afterwards and enjoy a night beneath the stars.
- Day 6:
Today after breakfast we start our trek back to Bhojbasa campsite. We stay at the site for the night and explore the area during the day.
- Day 7:
After a hearty breakfast, we trek towards the Gangotri base camp and stay there for the day. Enjoy and explore the area.
- Day 8:
Today, after breakfast, we drive back to Dehradun from Gangotri, hence completing our expedition today.
Included
- Accommodation for 2 nights at hotel in Gangotri on twin sharing basis
- Forest permit and entrance fee
- Accommodation in tents on twin sharing basis during trek
- All meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee and soup
- Camping gear like – spacious tents, sleeping bag, liner, mattress and pillow
- Separate toilet tents – gents and ladies
- Kitchen team, dining tent and table
- Porters, helpers and mules for common camping materials
- High altitude trek expert
Excluded
- Government tax – GST 5%
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Transportation between Dehradun and Gangotri
- Meals during transit
- Personal insurance
- Personal toiletries and personal medication kit
- Porter or mules to carry personal luggage
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Good to Know
All the participants of the trek are requested to carry trek essential clothing like trekking pants, boots, down jackets, gloves, caps, etc. It is also advised to carry your own medical kit and toiletry set.