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- GAUMUKH TAPOVAN TREK
- Uttarakhand
- 8 Days
- 13 to 55 years
- Difficulty : Moderate-Difficult
- Tour guide
Description
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - Reach Gangotri from Dehradun
Day 2 - Trek from Gangotri (10,050 ft) to Chirbasa (11,630 ft)
Day 3 - Chirbasa (11,630 ft) to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)
Day 4 - Acclimatization walk to Gaumukh (13,090 ft) and back to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)
Day 5 - Bhojbasa (12,415 ft) to Tapovan (14,203 ft)
Day 6 - Tapovan (14,203 ft) to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)
Day 7 - Bhojbasa (12,415 ft) to Gangotri (10,050 ft)
Day 8 - Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Reach Gangotri from Dehradun
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
Transport will be arranged from Hotel Grand Legacy Dehradun at 6.00 am. Cab cost per vehicle will be Rs.8,000(5-6 seater). This is to be shared among trekkers and paid directly to the driver.
Day 2
Trek from Gangotri (10,050 ft) to Chirbasa (11,630 ft)
Trek Distance: 10 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours
Moderate. Initial 300 m steep ascent followed by a very gradual ascent all the way.
Day 3
Chirbasa (11,630 ft) to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)
Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 3 hours
Moderate. Initial 100 m ascent to get back on the trail. Very gradual ascent all the way to Bhojbasa
Day 4
Acclimatization walk to Gaumukh (13,090 ft) and back to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 3 hours
Moderately ascending trail with boulder and moraine sections
Day 5
Bhojbasa (12,415 ft) to Tapovan (14,203 ft)
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 9 hours
Difficult. Gradual ascent for 2.5 hours. 2 hours glacier walk followed by 1 hour of moderate ascent. Final 1.5 hours is a steep ascent.
Day 6
Tapovan (14,203 ft) to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 5 hours
Moderate Difficult. Level trail to Chirbasa.
Day 7
Bhojbasa (12,415 ft) to Gangotri (10,050 ft)
Trek Distance: 14 km | Trek Duration: 8 hours
Tricky descent over bouldery section
Day 8
Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
Cab cost per vehicle will be Rs 8000 (5-6 seater). You will reach Dehradun between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- You will be staying in tents on all days of the trek.
- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
Please note: Twin sharing tents may not be available in May, June, July and August. This is because raw materials for making tents are sourced from different countries. But their export has been affected due to international unrest. This has led to a global shortage of tents. Having said that, you'll still have comfortable space as these tents have been designed to accommodate three trekkers.