Gomukh Tapovan Trek (6N/7D)

                            Gomukh Tapovan trek

Quick facts

●        Temperature: 12°C 17°C D & - 2°C  - 7°C N

●        Trekking distance: 46Km

●        Altitude: 14,640 fit

●        Difficulty: Moderate to Difficulty

●        Pickup and drop: Dehradun To Dehradun

●        Nearest Airport: Dehradun Airport

●        Nearest Railway: Rishikesh Dehradun

●        Base camp: Gangotri

●        Nearest ATM: Bhatwari

●        Stay: Hotel Guest House & Camp Sides

●        Food: Veg

●        (NOTE) Food including: Base Camp To Base Camp

OVERVIEW:

Gaumukh is one of the essential headstreams of the Sacred Ganges Stream which is arranged at a tallness of 12,795 ft. in Uttarkashi Locale in the territory of Uttrakhand. Gaumukh is 18 km from Gangotri Sanctuary in the lower regions of Bhagirathi. It is the nose of the Gangotri Icy mass. The Bhagirathi Stream here is really rapid. Around the nose, nature presents a wild geology. There are numerous stones dissipated to a great extent for certain bits of broken snow, alongside the hard clayey snow of the ice sheet. Little before Gaumukh, the superb perspective on Mt. Shivling invites the adventurers. The trip to Tapovan, Nandanvan, Vasuki Tal, and so forth begins from here. Tapovan, a region brimming with knolls, streams and blossoming plants and the glades are considered as extraordinary compared to other high elevation glades in India. Tapovan is the headquarters for a few mountaineering undertakings including Shivling top, Bhagirathi top, and so forth

Best an ideal opportunity to visit: May-June and September-October. Anticipate climbing on the snow toward the start of May. September and October is a wonderful opportunity to travel here. After October, it is by and large not fitting to travel alone because of the limit cold. After November, anticipate weighty snow nearby.

Entrancing Culmination Perspectives:

The Gomukh Tapovan Trip is among the most treasured journey trails of Uttarakhand. Grand mountains encompass the journey and trail goes through thick deodar woodlands, near the thundering Bhagirathi waterway. With the slim air at Gangotri, the headquarters, the journey makes for a striking and testing setting. Gangotri is notable as the stream that offers water to the heavenly waterway Ganga (with the real source being Gaumukh).

As per legend, Lord Bhagirath prayed to the incomparable Shiva for accomplishing salvation for his 60,000 children's spirits. Master Shiva obliged and mentioned the Goddess Ganga so she would deliver her water for the sanitization of the remains of Bhagirath's children. Because of this fanciful story, the waterway Ganga got the situation with being a source to filter spirits. The journey is at an elevation of 10,055 ft, and it takes around 10-12 hours through a drive to arrive at Gangotri from Haridwar.

It is a moderate to moving journey and the best an ideal opportunity to embrace it is throughout the late spring a very long time of May, June and through August to October.

Excellent Winter Trail:

Visited gangotri glacier as part of gangotri-gaumukh-tapovan trek through youth hostel trekking program. The view of Bhagirathi river (the ganges) originating from underneath the mouth of the gangotri glacier is awesome. The glacier is covered with mud and stones. So you can see ice only in some parts. Gangotri glacier is currently 26km long and 2nd largest glacier in himalayas after siachen. For going to tapovan we had to cross along the top ofthe glacier and then a uphill trek. Once in a lifetime opportunity to see the mighty glacier and be able to cross it.

SHORT ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Rishikesh –Dehradun Uttarkashi- Gangotri (250 kms/ 7-8 hrs) (3048 m/ 10,000 ft)

Day 2 Gangotri (3048 mts/10000 ft) to Chirbasa (3600mt). (4 to 5 hours)

Day 3 Chirbasa (3600mt). - Bhojwassa (3792 mts/12440 ft) 6/7 kms trek/5-6 hrs)

Day 4 - Bhojwassa - Gomukh (3890 mts/12760 ft) - Tapovan (4463 mts / 14640 ft)

Day 5 - Tapovan - Bhojwassa (4340 mts/14235/Trek 4-5 hrs)

Day 6- Bhojwassa – Gangotri- uttarkashi (3048 m/10000 ft) Trek (6 kms / 4-5 hrs)

Day 7- Uttarkashi to – Rishikesh / Dehradun.

FULL ITINERARY:

Day 1: Rishikesh –Dehradun Uttarkashi- Gangotri (250 kms/ 7-8 hrs) (3048 m/ 10,000 ft)

Our colleagues will meet you at Dehradun Rail route Station and afterward drive to Uttarkashi, Tehri Dam is in transit. This excursion is of 10 – 12 hours however you will go through some pleasant places so you won't get exhausted.

The excursion will be along the banks of Waterway Ganga on the off chance that you at any point feel that you are losing energy simply view the water of sacrosanct stream Ganga it will invigorate you as the water looks so perfect and reviving. In transit visit Gangnani; underground aquifer. You will go through the rich green backwoods which will relieve your psyche and from where you will get the perspectives on the Incomparable Himalayas and Harsil.

Arrive at Gangotri, which is popular for a blessed journey. Go to an inn rest there for quite a while and afterward investigate this spot all alone. Ganga Aarti is extremely renowned here don't miss to go to that.

Day 2:Gangotri (3048 mts/10000 ft) to Chirbasa (3600mt). (4 to 5 hours)

In Chirbasa there are pine trees in general so it is named "Chirbasa" which means of Chir is Pine. You need to go through a market and from that trail, you will go to a backwoods territory and when you enter there you will have some glorious perspectives on tops in front, they look entrancing as you get the front perspective on mountains. The present journey is a simple one as you need to stroll on the leveled trail. Get an extension over a stream and following couple of moments a valley unfurls which looks delightful and picture-awesome.

In the wake of getting edges and going through thick pine woods, you will go over numerous rocks and the path is between two major stones, you will stones and shakes in transit, this can likewise be called rock zone. Walk cautiously on that way so you don't get slipped in light of the stones, keep strolling on a similar path to arrive at Chirbasa.

The best approach to Chirbasa is through pine woodland, we will reach there in almost no time. Chirbasa camping area is encircled by pine trees and Bhagirathi streams stream close. From here you can have a look at Goumukh ice sheet and Bhagirathi gathering of pinnacles. Begin setting your tents, unwind there and supper and overnight stay in tents.

Day 3:  Chirbasa (3600mt). - Bhojwassa (3792 mts/12440 ft) 6/7 kms trek/5-6 hrs)

The present trip is simple and you can arrive at Bhojbasa without any troubles. Have your morning meal and start your trip. The way isn't thin and the path will take you through some avalanche inclined regions.

The pinnacles sparkle before you as you go higher Mt. Shivling and Bhagirathi gathering of pinnacles pulls in as they are calling you. You can spot Holy people in transit in caverns, they live for all time here so you take motivation from them. Little tent shops are in transit where individuals who come here to venerate have tea espresso or different things.

As you go higher the path gets infertile and rocks are all over the place, Bhojbasa campground is a desolate land yet the perspectives from that point are more clear and astounding and Bhagirathi Waterway streams next to our camping area. There is a little sanctuary, when you reach there you can investigate that region. The dusk from here looks hypnotizing. Appreciate the beautiful perspectives then supper and overnight stay in tents.

Day 4: Bhojwassa - Gomukh (3890 mts/12760 ft) - Tapovan (4463 mts / 14640 ft)

is definitely not a troublesome one yet stays shrouded in snow and the lofty and troublesome ascension begins from Tapovan. The path takes you through the rock zone, at that point you need to climb Gangotri icy mass, it should be crossed cautiously with wellbeing, follow your guide in light of the fact that the path are not satisfactory. The perspectives get glorious and welcome you, holy people can be seen here contemplating they live here for all time.

Presently head towards Tapovan which is celebrated for its meadows, it is 2 hours from Gomukh. Rising is steep however when you reach there the perspectives will leave you to entranced, Mt. Shivling which was noticeable from the very beginning now you can get the more clear perspectives on it and different pinnacles obvious from that point are Bhagirathi gathering of pinnacles and Mt. Meru.

The wonderful knoll of Tapovan Journey is your camping area with outperforming perspective on mountains. Set your tents and appreciate going through night in a glade.

Day 5:  Tapovan - Bhojwassa (4340 mts/14235/Trek 4-5 hrs)

Today you can rest or investigate the environmental factors, here are caverns and you can discover holy people ruminating here. From your campground appreciate the entrancing perspectives on tops completely canvassed in a white sheet of snow, you can simply gaze at them in harmony away from every one of the concerns of life.

After that you can plan to visit the scenes and furthermore the heavenly pools of Tapovan, you can go the base of Shivling top and investigate that territory. Go to Neel Taal which is 2 hours away. Reach there and witness the reasonable perspectives on Mt. Meru and return before noontime.

Return to your campground and rest for the day here to think about nature and environmental factors all the more obviously. Have good food at the campground and easily turn in.

Day 6: Bhojwassa – Gangotri- uttarkashi (3048 m/10000 ft) Trek (6 kms / 4-5 hrs)

You need to slide till you arrive at Bhojbasa, you can stop at Gomukh; the inception of blessed waterway Ganga adored by Hindus. Prior to beginning your journey don't miss the dawn from Tapovan Traveling in light of the fact that the pinnacles appear to be unique when the beams fall on them.

Bhojbasa was you camping area on Day 3 this is fruitless however the perspectives are stupendous. Today go through your night here unwinding in tents.

Day 7:Uttarkashi to – Rishikesh / Dehradun.

The present trip is a lofty and intense slip through the space of moraines, you must be extremely cautious while plummeting. Catch the last sight of Mt. Shivling and bid it farewell, it went with you from the beginning till the end. Esteem the most recent day when you are so near these snow-shrouded tops. Arrive at Gangotri, the heavenly city and holy place of Goddess Ganga, visit the sanctuary of Master Shiva in the evening. At that point have your food in Inn and overnight stay in an inn.

Price Inclusion

For the duration of your trek, you will be staying in hotels and camps from day one to departure day.

Meals: From the first supper to the departure day morning, all meals are included. We offer easy, nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek.

Transportation: We will provide round-trip transportation from pick up point and drop point.

Camping fees: Both trekking permits and woodland camping fees are included in the price.

All of the camps will provide you with high-quality tents and sleeping bags for your trek. We have high-altitude sleeping bags that can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C. Ropes, microspikes, and gaiters are all available.

Price Exclusion

Expenses for personal reasons: For instance, during the trek, personal bags must be transported.

Emergency Costs: Any expense arises as a result of any kind of emergency 

What to take

> Trekking shoes

> Backpack: 40 Liter

> Daypack: 20 liter

> Clothes: Fleese jacket, T-shart, thermal inner one pair, Light towel, raincover bag, poncho, rain coat, down jacket, etc...

> Trek pant

> wind proof / water resident jackets,

> Woollen shocks

> Woollen cap: 1 & Scarf : 1

> Sunglasses: good quality

> Trekking pole : 1

> Handgloves: one pair waterproof

> Torch (extra sell), sunscreen, cold cream, lip bam, toilet paper, hand sanitizer

> Water botal 1 Liter ( Avoid Bisleri Bottles)

> Glucose, Chocolates & nuts

> Personal medical kit

> Paracetamol - 4 tablets (fivar)

> Saridon - 4 tab (headache)

> Digene - 4 tablets (acidity)

> Crepe Bandage - 2 pair

> Band-aid - 10 strips

> Cotton - 1 peket

> Ors - 5 peket

> Bentadine or any antiseptic creem

> Move, spray (aches & sprains)

> ( If you required )

Cancellation Policy

> In case you wish to cancel your trek please email us at info.thehimalayan@gmail.com

> Cancellation charges are based on the total trek fee, irrespective of the amount paid either full     or partial.

> The cancellation policy is based on the original booking time and original start date of the trek.

> Before 30 days: 90% of the total Land Package Cost is refundable

> Between 21-30 days: 75% of the total Land Package Cost is refundable.

> Between 11-20 days: 50% of the total Land Package Cost is refundable.

> Less than 10 days: No refund.

Trek cancellation due to weather:

>  In case of an incomplete trek due to weather conditions, one can opt for the same trek again    throughout their lifetime on all our fixed departure for the same trek.

>  This attempt only covers the trek fee and will not include any rentals or the transportation amount paid earlier.

>  This is non-transferable