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Gaumukh Tapovan Trek
Overview
Region
Uttarakhand
Duration
8 Days
Base Camp
Gangotri
Difficulty Level
Moderate to Difficult
Maximum Altitude
14600 Ft
Trail Type
Round trail. The trek starts and ends at Gangotri
Age
12 years to 55 years
Service from
Dehradoon to Dehradoon
Trek Distance
46 Km
Best Season
Summer treks (April, May, June)
Autumn Treks – (September, October , November)
Trek Charges: Rs. 21,499/- Per Person (Including Transport)
Itinerary
Day 1
Reach Gangotri from Dehradun
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
Transport will be arranged from Dehradun Railway Station at 6.00 am.
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
Transport will be arranged from Dehradun Railway Station at 6.00 am.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Drive distance: 242 km | Drive Duration: 8 hours
What's included and What's excluded
What's included
- Camping accomodation during trek on sharing basis
- Tents, Mattresses, and Sleeping Bags
- Toilet Tents – Dry Pit Style
- Kitchen Tent, Equipment & All Rations
- Trek Leader & Assistant Trek Leader / Local Guide
- Portable Oxygen cylinder, Emergency medical kit, Pulse oximeter, BP apparatus, Infrared thermometer.
- All Permits
- Support team
- Cook
- Helpers
- Porters / Mules (for Equipment)
- Mountaineering Course Qualified Trek Leader
- Local Support Team for Geographical Intelligence
- Crampons / Micro-spikes for the trekkers (if required)
What's excluded
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.(available on additional cost)
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- If anyone leaves the trek against the schedule (unable to complete or dropping out for any reason)
- Any extra demand like personal guide, personal porter, personal vehicle
- Food during transit to and from the base camp
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “What's included”.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
- All participants are expected to have a fitness level, stamina and the ability to sustain harsh environments.
- Every trekker will have to undergo a temperature and other vitals check every day.
- Do weigh your Gears post packing. It should not exceed the range of 8-10 kg – preferably on the lighter side.
How to reach
Rail Head
Dehradoon is the nearest rail head to the base camp
By bus
Bus to Dehradun - you can easily find and book your bus at UTC, online. Preferably try to board a bus which will arrive in Dehradun before 5:30 am as the pickup vehicle will start at 6:00 AM.
Airport
Jolly grant airport Dehradoon
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