Gaumukh Trek (Source of Mother Ganges)

UttarakhandRegion
Gangotri to GangotriDistrict
4 Days / 3 NightsDuration
ModerateDifficulty Level
4255mHighest Altitude
36 KilometersTrekking Distance

Gaumukh is one of the primary headstreams of the Holy Ganges River which is situated at a height of 12,795 ft. in Uttarkashi District in the state of Uttrakhand. Gaumukh is 18 km from Gangotri Temple in the foothills of Bhagirathi. It is the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. The Bhagirathi River here is pretty speedy. Around the snout, nature presents a wild topography. There are many boulders scattered here and there with some pieces of broken snow, along with the hard clayey snow of the glacier. Little before Gaumukh, the majestic view of Mt. Shivling welcomes the trekkers.

Geography – : Gomukh, terminus of the Gangotri glacier. The Bhagirathi peaks rise in the background.
Gomukh is 18 km from Gangotri in the foothills of Bhagirathi at a height of 4255m. It is the snout of the Gangotri Glacier.Around the snout, nature presents a wild topography. There are boulders scattered here and there with some pieces of broken snow, along with the hard clayey snow of the glacier.The Gomukh snout is rapidly moving backwards. According to the modern research the snout has moved 1 km in just 70 years.

Best time to visit: May-June and September-October. Expect hiking on the snow at the beginning of May. September and October is a pleasant time to trek here. After October, it is generally not advisable to trek alone due to the extreme cold. After November, expect heavy snow in the area.

Itinerary

Day 1Reach at Gangotri (10,055 ft.); 242 Km drive from Dehradun

StayHotel
Arrive at Gangotri, meet our trek representative/Guide at Gangotri. Check in your hotel. Visit Gangotri Temple for evening aarti and buy trek essential items (if any) from Gangotri market. Dinner and night stay at Hotel in Gangotri.

Day 2Gangotri – Chirbasa - Bhojwasa Trek14 km Stay Camps

Visit the sacred shrine of Goddess Ganga – Gangotri Temple and buy all the necessary items from the market. The trek starts with a decent trail and it remains the same till further 2 km where you need to show permits. As you walk deep into the valley the vegetation also decreases. Continue trekking to reach Chirbasa which is situated 9 kms from Gangotri Town. Cross small streams en route to Chirbasa. Chirbasa is a good campsite and the last point where you’ll see good vegetation. Chirbasa is situated at an elevation of 3580 mts above sea level.

Bhojwasa is located 5 kms from Chirbasa. Bhagirathi Peaks stands high above the ground and is constantly visible during the trek. The trail not only goes through rugged terrains along with the Bhagirathi River but also climbs up to rugged mountains. Bhojbasa is a vast open expanse of land in the valley, situated at an elevation of 3,800 mts above sea level. Camping at Bhojwasa.

Day 3Bhojwasa – Gaumukh Glacier – Bhojwasa/Chirbasa (Trek 10 km Stay Camps)

It takes around 4 to 5 kms to reach closer to Gaumukh Glacier from Bhojwasa. After spending some quality time at Gaumukh, we will return to Bhojwasa. If time permits we can stretch this day to reach Chirbasa as well. Night stay in camps.

Day 4Bhojwasa/Chirbasa - Gangotri

Trek down from Bhojwasa or Chirbasa on Day 4 and try to reach Gangotri by noon. In that case you can continue your journey from
Our trek Service Ends after reaching back to Gangotri

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Package Inclusions & Exclusions

Package Inclusions

1). Accommodation in Gangotri 02 Night
2). All Meals during the Trek
3). Trek Fees, All Trekking equipments (Tents, Sleeping Bags. etc)
4). Porter, Cook & Mule charges (for trekking equipment)
5). Forest Camping Charges, Entry Fees & Permits
6). Mountaineering Certified Guide with Services of Experienced Trek Leader

Package Exclusions

1). Transportation
2). Any other personal expenses
3). Anything not mentioned above Inclusions
4). Taxes Extra
5). Portage of personal bags during the trek
6). Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
7). Any Expense of personal nature.
8). Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.
9). Meals during road journeys

What is cancellation policy?

Cancellations within 15 days prior to departure date – No Refund

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