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Gaumukh Tapovan: Source of the Ganges & Mt. Shivling
landscape Season 01 • Panchachuli: The Five Sacred Peaks Glacial Pilgrimage Challenging

Gaumukh Tapovan: Source of the Ganges & Mt. Shivling

High Glacial Snout & Front-Row Amphitheatre Under Mt. Shivling (6,543 m) and Bhagirathi Peaks

altitude 14,600 ft / 4,450 m
schedule 8 Days / 7 Nights
From ₹14,800 / person
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EXPEDITION DOSSIER // 01

Overview

The Gaumukh Tapovan trek is an expedition through Gangotri National Park to the snout of the Gangotri Glacier where the Bhagirathi river is born. Ascending onto the high meadow of Tapovan reveals Mt. Shivling rising vertically like an Indian Matterhorn.

GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT // 02

About Trek

One of the most sacred and visually arresting trekking routes on Earth, offering intimate views of Bhagirathi I, II, and III alongside Meru peak.

FIELD STAGES // 03

Itinerary

8 Days
Drive through Uttarkashi and Harsil valley to the ancient temple town of Gangotri.
Rest, acclimatization walk to Surya Kund, and attending evening Ganga Aarti.
Walk along Bhagirathi gorge framed by pine trees to Chirbasa camp.
Gentle ascent through birch (bhojpatra) groves with sudden views of Bhagirathi sister peaks.
Traverse Gangotri glacier moraine to the high grassy plateau of Tapovan underneath Mt. Shivling.
Watch sunrise illuminate the golden spire of Shivling and explore Kirti Glacier.
Careful descent back across the lateral moraine.
Trek to Gangotri and evening transfer back to Dehradun.
PHYSICAL CRITERIA // 04

Eligibility

Strong stamina required; prior experience with boulder-strewn moraine trails recommended.

VISUAL DOSSIER // 05

Video

Video showcase will be published before the upcoming batch.
TRANSIT & LOGISTICS // 06

How to Reach

Pickups from Dehradun ISBT or Railway station at 06:00 AM.

PRICING & TIERS // 07

Cost Terms & Pricing Packages

Includes Gangotri National Park permits, eco fees, guide team, and alpine food.

REFUND GOVERNANCE // 08

Cancellation Policy

Special wildlife permit quotas apply; transferrable to next batch.

GEAR & PACKLIST // 09

Trek Essentials

Microspikes, hard-wearing trekking shoes, thermal flasks, and down jackets.

INQUIRIES // 11

FAQS

Yes, our team handles all special forest department permits and biological conservation fees.
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