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Gaumukh Tapovan is one of the most rewarding treks you will ever do.
There are summit views and there are ‘big’ summit views. On the Gaumukh Tapovan trek, you don’t just see the best views of Mt Shivling. You see Mt Shivling right from the base to its summit. And if you don’t know about Mt Shivling, it’s one of the most beautiful looking mountains in our country. No wonder the mountain has been featured in our gold calendar every year since it was published.
But wait. Not only Mt Shivling, you see the Bhagirathi sisters from top to bottom. Sometimes we feel the Bhagirathi sisters are even grander than Mt Shivling because the three of them form a massif, which dominates the landscape.
before we begin, here are some quick facts about the Gaumukh Tapovan trek:
Gaumukh Trek is a 46 km trek hiked over 6 days in the Greater Himalayas. It lies in the state of Uttarakhand and begins and ends at the pilgrim town of Gangotri.
The trail snakes through the Greater Himalayas within the confines of Gangotri National Park. It is a moderate-difficult trek that can be attempted by beginners if you prepare well.
The gaumukh trek, leading to the source of the bhagirathi river in uttrakhand , india , offers a range of activities and experinces for trekkers. here are some key activites you can enjoy:
1. Trekking :The primary activity is trekking through the picturesque land scapes ,including alpine meadows, rocky terrains,and galciers.
2. Nature photography: The trek provides stunning views of snow -capped peaks , lush valleys and unique flora and fauna ,making it ideal for nature and landscape photogarhy
3. camping : You can camp at designated spoits along the trek, such as bhojwasa ,and expeirence the serene environment and starry nights.
4. wildlife spotting : You might spot various Himalayan wildlife ,including the bharal ( blue sheep ),Himalayan tahr, and various bird spieces.
5.Glacier observation :At Gaumukh , you can observe the glacier from which the bhagirathi river originates.It's significant site for understanding glaciology .
6.Spiritual reflection :Many trekkers visit Gaumukh for its spiritual significance, as it is considered a scared site in hinduism .
These activites combined with the trek's natural beauty and challenging terrain make it a memorable adventure.
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Day 01: Arrival at Gangotri(10,050 ft)
Day 02: Gangotri – Bhojwasa (12,415 ft) Trek Distance:14km
Day 03: Bhojwasa – Gaumukh Glacier -tapovan(14,203 ft) Trek Distance: 6 km
Day 4:Tapovan (14,203 ft) to Bhojbasa (12,415 ft)Trek Distance: 6 km
Day 5:Bhojbasa (12,415 ft) to Gangotri (10,050 ft) Trek Distance: 14 km
Day6:Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun Drive distance: 242 km
