Overview
Iconic Himalayan trek
Visit Gaumukh Glacier
Breathtaking Himalayan views
Explore Tapovan meadows
Scenic trail through Gangotri National Park
Stunning glacier landscapes
A sacred and spectacular trek from Gangotri to Gaumukh, the snout of the Gangotri glacier and source of the Ganga, with an onward climb to the Tapovan meadows beneath Shivling.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Dehradun → Uttarkashi Approx. 145 km
★ Highlights: Drive
Drive to Uttarkashi.
◗ Overnight Stay: Uttarkashi
Day 2
Uttarkashi → Gangotri Approx. 100 km
★ Highlights: Temple, prep
Drive to Gangotri, darshan and trek preparation.
◗ Overnight Stay: Gangotri
Day 3
Gangotri → Bhojwasa Trek 14 km
★ Highlights: Glacier trail
Trek along the Bhagirathi to Bhojwasa.
◗ Overnight Stay: Bhojwasa
Day 4
Gaumukh & Tapovan
★ Highlights: Glacier snout, meadow
Trek to Gaumukh and climb to the Tapovan meadows beneath Shivling.
◗ Overnight Stay: Tapovan / Bhojwasa
Day 5
Descend to Gangotri Trek 14 km
★ Highlights: Descent
Trek back down to Gangotri.
◗ Overnight Stay: Gangotri / Uttarkashi
Day 6
Uttarkashi → Rishikesh Approx. 165 km
★ Highlights: Drive
Drive to Rishikesh.
◗ Overnight Stay: Rishikesh
Day 7
Departure
★ Highlights: Departure
Transfer to Dehradun / Haridwar for departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ What's Included
- ✓✓ Accommodation in hotels / guesthouses on road sections and tents (twin / triple-sharing) during the trek.
- ✓✓ All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and breakfast / dinner on road sections.
- ✓✓ Experienced trek leader, local guide and support staff (cook and helpers).
- ✓✓ Common camping equipment — tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, kitchen and dining gear.
- ✓✓ Forest permits, camping charges and applicable trek fees.
- ✓✓ Surface transfers from the base town to the road-head and back, and all presently applicable taxes.
❌ Not Included
- ✗✗ Air / train fare and travel to / from the base town unless specified.
- ✗✗ Personal trekking gear (shoes, jackets, poles) and personal porter / mule for own bags.
- ✗✗ Meals on road sections other than those mentioned, and personal expenses.
- ✗✗ Emergency evacuation, pony / porter charges beyond common load, and insurance.
- ✗✗ Any cost arising from delays due to weather, landslides or factors beyond control.
- ✗✗ GST as applicable and anything not specified under inclusions.