Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Arrive at the parking lot of the Dehradun railway station by 06:00 hrs. From here, you'll travel to the town of Gangotri in shared, private vehicles. This 8-hr road trip will take you via the towns of Mussoorie and Uttarkashi. Driving along a scenic route, you'll arrive at Gangotri by late evening. Overnight at Gangotri in guesthouse.

Overnight at Gangotri in guesthouse.

Your trip begins from the Dehradun railway station by 06:00 hrs. Travel to Gangotri will be arranged in shared, private vehicles. Today's meal plan includes dinner only. En route to Gangotri, you'll stop at local restaurants to have meals at an additional cost. You'll be accommodated in a guesthouse.

You'll spend the day resting at Gangotri. This day is set aside for you to acclimatize to the high altitude of 11,200 feet before beginning the trek. Make sure to eat frequently, drink lots of water and take short walks around town. You can visit the marketplace for any last minute shopping, eat local cuisine at restaurants or visit the famous Gangotri temple. Overnight at Gangotri in guesthouse.

Overnight at Gangotri in guesthouse.

Spend the day acclimatizing at Gangotri. Today's meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll be accommodated in the same guesthouse at Gangotri.

Begin the trek with a 5-hr trek to Chirbassa. A gradual trek along the Bhagirathi River, the trail takes you through the mountains of the Gangotri National Park. You'll trek under towering peaks of pine trees and end the trek at the campsite in Chirbassa. Here, you'll be greeted with breathtaking views of the Bhagirathi mountain peaks, the Manda peak and the Bhrigu mountain. Overnight at Chirbassa in tents.

Overnight at Chirbassa in tents.

Today, you'll trek to the meadows of Chirbassa. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll be accommodated in alpine tents on a twin-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided for a restful night's sleep. The campsite comes with common kitchen/dining and toilet tents.

Today's trek will take you to Bhojwasa. On a slight ascent, the trail will pass through rough mountainous terrain with muddy tracks. You'll reach Bhojwasa after a 3-hr trek. Bhojwasa, surrounded by bhopatra and birch trees, offers beautiful views of Mt. Shivling. Overnight at Bhojwasa in tents.

Overnight at Bhojwasa in tents.

Today, you'll trek to the campsite of Bhojwasa. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll be accommodated in alpine tents on a twin-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided for a restful night's sleep. The campsite comes with common kitchen/dining and toilet tents.

Today, you'll embark on a day trek from Bhojwasa to Gaumukh, known to be the source of the holy Ganga River. En route, you'll climb over a challenging and tricky section of the trail with plenty of steep inclines and boulders. Soon, you'll find yourself at the Gangotri glacier of Gaumukh, with splendid views of the Mt. Shivling, Mt. Meru and the Bhagirathi Peaks. After a gruelling 8-hr trek, you'll return back to Bhojwasa. Overnight at Bhojwasa in tents.

Overnight at Bhojwasa in tents.

Today, you'll trek to Gaumukh and return to Bhojwasa. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll be accommodated in alpine tents on a twin-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided for a restful night's sleep. The campsite comes with common kitchen/dining and toilet tents.

Begin your return journey by retracing your steps back to Gangotri. On the return trek, you'll pass through the rocky terrain and the moraines of the Gangotri glacier once again. After a steep descend through Gaumukh, where you'll need to be a little more careful than usual, you'll trek alongside the Bhagirathi river and make your way to Gangotri. En route, you'll also walk through the pine forests and waterfalls of the Gangotri National Park. Overnight at Gangotri in tents.

Overnight at Gangotri.

Today, you'll trek from Bhojwasa to Gangotri. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll be accommodated in alpine tents on a twin-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided for a restful night's sleep. The campsite comes with common kitchen/dining and toilet tents.

Board shared, private vehicles and travel back to Dehradun. You'll drive back on same scenic route, along the Bhagirathi River, and arrive at Dehradun by 17:00 hrs. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by evening.

No meals are provided today. En route to Gangotri, you'll stop at local restaurants to have meals at an additional cost. Your trip ends at Dehradun railway station by 17:00 hrs.

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