Gangotri, Uttarkashi · Uttarakhand
Gaumukh Tapovan
To the source of the Ganga — and the balcony above it
Why this trek is special
- ✦Stand at Gaumukh — the icy snout where the Ganga is born
- ✦Tapovan meadow beneath the Shivling's perfect pyramid
- ✦Cross the Gangotri glacier's moraine wilderness
- ✦Sadhus, ice caves and the Bhagirathi sisters up close
Difficulty: Difficult
Rated 5/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Up the Bhagirathi valley to Gangotri temple town. Evening aarti on the ghats, and acclimatisation begins at 10,000 ft.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Expedition tents, -15°C sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + technical guide team
- ✓ Gangotri National Park permits & camping charges
- ✓ Oxygen backup & twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Dehradun ↔ Gangotri / Uttarkashi (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Gangotri National Park permits are required and arranged by us — the park enforces a strict daily quota for the Gaumukh trail, so confirm your dates early. Carry 2 photos and a govt. photo ID.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Full trek: ₹1,400 / bagPer day (at basecamp): ₹350 / bag
Cancellation policy
30+ days before trekFull refund minus payment gateway fee, or 100% credit voucher
15–30 days before50% refund, or 90% credit voucher
Under 15 daysNo refund — transfer your spot to a friend for free
When to do Gaumukh Tapovan? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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