Gangotri Gaumukh Trek
| SUMMARY | ||
| Duration of Trip | : | 05 Days & 08 days(including Nandavan/Tapovan) |
| Visit Time | : | Summer. |
| Grade | : | High Altitude Trek |
| Main Activities | : | valley, Har-Ki-Doon, Arctic Tundra, Nandavan, Gaumukh to Tapovan. |
| Key Places | : | Rishikesh-Gangotri-Gaumukh-Nandavan/Tapovan-Rishikesh. |
| Airport assistance and transfer to hotel. | ||
Detailed Itinerary
Gaumukh is where the waters of Ganga tricke from the glaciers.The sages called it ‘Gaumukh’ because in the distant past,it probably appeared like a cow’s mouth,though today it no longer appears so.From Gangotri you move along the beaten track towards Chirbasa,which is on the treeline.From here one can have a clear view of the Bhagirati Peak.Beyond Chirbasa the terrain becomes really desolate and barren.In fact it has been referred to as the ‘Arctic Tundra’ by mnay Trekkers.From Chirbasa,you reach Bhojwasa.Gaumukh Glacier is just four kilometers ahead.One can have an optional extension of one day ahead Trek to Nandavan from where one gets first glimpse of Shivling Peak,like an icecream cone rising towards the sky.From Gaumukh to Tapovan the ascent is steep and as you climb the view of the surroundings peaks becomes clear which appear to be just a stones throw away.Nandavan situated at the base of the Bhagirati group of peaks and can be reached away after crossing the Gangotri Glacier.It is an alpine meadow nestling in the shadow of the Bhagirati peaks.M
Day 1 : Rishikesh
All the participants are requested to assemble at GMVN - Rest House, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight at TRH, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh.
Day 2 : Gangotri
Altitude : -3048 m
Drive to Gangotri 252 kms with lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at TRH Gangotri.
Day 3 : Bhojwasa- Gaumukh.
Altitude : 3892 m
19 kms trek to Gaumukh via Bhojwasa with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Day 4 : Gangotri
19 kms trek to Gangotri with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at TRH Gangotri.
Day 5 : Rishikesh
252 kms drive to Rishikesh. Hot lunch enroute. Arrival Rishikesh Tour concludes.
TOUR END
