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Gaumukh Tapovan Trek Package

Gangotri Mandakini /GNVM(2N) → Bhojwasa(2N) → Tapovan(1N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Rishikesh to Gangotri
  • Drive: 250 km
  • Duration: 9-10 hours
  • Altitude: 3,100 m
  • Your journey begins with an early morning drive from Rishikesh to the sacred town of Gangotri.
  • The scenic route winds alongside the Bhagirathi River, passing through Chamba, Uttarkashi, and Harsil, offering stunning mountain views throughout.
  • Trek Distance: 14 km
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Altitude: 3,800 m
  • After an early breakfast and the collection of permits, begin your trek through the beautiful conifer forests of pine and cedar.
  • The path follows the Bhagirathi River, with views gradually opening up to reveal the majestic Gangotri Range.
  • Trek: 9 km
  • Duration: 6-7 hours
  • Altitude: 4,463 m
  • Highlights:
    • Start at sunrise for Gaumukh, the sacred glacier snout and birthplace of the Ganga.
    • Challenging climb to Tapovan, a divine meadow surrounded by Shivling, Meru, and Bhagirathi peaks.
  • Trek: 9 km
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Descent to: 3,800 m
  • Spend the golden morning hours at Tapovan, soaking in the spectacular views of Shivling at sunrise.
  • Begin your careful descent back through the moraine and boulder field to the familiar campsite at Bhojbasa.
  • Trek: 14 km
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Descent to: 3,100 m
  • Begin your descent along the river trail.
  • The forest feels lush and welcoming after days above the treeline.
  • Pass through Chirbasa.
  • Re-enter the pine forests.
  • Arrive back in the spiritual town of Gangotri.
  • Drive: 250 km
  • Duration: 9-10 hours
  • Return Journey:
    • After a hearty breakfast, bid farewell to the mountains.
    • Begin your drive back to Rishikesh.
    • Follow the same scenic route along the Bhagirathi River.
    • Arrive by late evening, completing a truly legendary Himalayan adventure.

Accommodation Details

Package Policies

  • Transport: Rishikesh to Rishikesh (Tempo / Cab)
  • 5 Nights Accommodation (Hotels & Camps)
  • All Meals (Day 1 Tea/Snacks to Day 6 Breakfast)
  • Trek Permits & Forest Entry Fees
  • Certified Trek Leader & Support Staff
  • First Aid Kits & Oxygen Cylinder
  • Sleeping Bag, Mattress, Tent & Utensils
  • Mules to carry central luggage
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Food during transit / travel days
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Porter / mule for personal luggage
  • Emergency evacuation charges
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • Note: Offloading backpack charges: INR 1,800/- | Max backpack weight: 25 kg

A legendary Himalayan journey to the birthplace of the holy River Ganga. Starting from the sacred town of Gangotri, the trail passes through pine forests, alpine meadows, and the magnificent Gaumukh Glacier — leading to Tapovan, a serene high-altitude meadow blessed with majestic views of Mt. Shivling (6,543 m) and the Bhagirathi Peaks. A perfect blend of adventure, spirituality, and natural grandeur.

  • 1 Month Before: Full Refund minus INR 500 admin fee
  • 2 Weeks Before: 50% Refund of total tour cost
  • 1 Week or Less: No Refund, cancellation forfeited

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Gangotri Tour Package Reviews

Agent: Dev Bhoomi Trip

Shruthi • a week ago

Arrangements were made and everything was smoothly executed. This is greatly app (Read More)reciated as this was done in a short while.
Hotels could been little better for the cost we paid per person.

Agent: Javeo-traveller

Arun • 4 months ago

Good driver

Agent: The Insight Trips

Mahesh • 7 months ago

Good communication and well in advance booking details
Nothing to mention

Agent: Augy Travels

Sainath Vishvanath • 9 months ago

Stay & food is very good,, trip planning nice,
1st driver was very bad,, but 2nd driver mohit is very good &full coopretive. Bu (Read More)t vehicle is old

Agent: Expert Travel Guide

Tej • 11 months ago

Really very well arranged and cordinated tour.

Agent: Uttra Holidays

Chhaya • 11 months ago

Clear understanding of requirements by Amit ji, excellent selection of hotels ri (Read More)ght in the lap of mountains, hygienic food and nice services at hotels
Driver sometimes bypass the itenary and in rush to reach hotels ,kind of manipul (Read More)ative to locations and always dropped us at farthest parkings

5 Nights / 6 Days

Fully Customisable

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek Package

Gangotri Mandakini /GNVM(2N) → Bhojwasa(2N) → Tapovan(1N)

4.4 (89 Reviews)

29 Agents for Gangotri

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$ 224*

$ 245

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