Gangotri - Bhojwasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan Trek
Rishikesh – Gangotri – Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan trek
Overview
Gomukh, also known as "Gaumukh" or "Gomukhi" is the terminus or snout of the Gangotri Glacier and the source of the Bhagirathi River, one of the primary headstreams of the Ganges River. The place is situated at a height of 13,200 ft (4,023 m) in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometres. It is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site, along with Gangotri, as well as trekking destination. The first and foremost thing for Gomukh trek is that you must have permission from (D.F.O.) District forest officer, Uttarkashi. Only 150 permits are issued per day, permission can be taken via fax also. The trail to Gomukh begins from Gangotri, about 18 km (11.2 mi) from Gomukh
Trip facts
- Route
- Rishikesh – Gangotri – Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan trek
- Grade
- High Altitude Mild Trek
- Seasons
- Summer
- Days
- 7 Days
- Transportation
- Transportation by 2x2 non ac Bus. Twin sharing attached bath accommodation in TRH/tent, veg.meals, 08 kg portage of personal belongings, camping equipment, first aid rs. One lac personal insurance high risk policy and services of mountaineering trained tour escorts & experienced camp followers.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1Rishikesh to Gangotri – After Breakfast hot lunch enroute 280 km drive to Gangotri. Evening tea, dinner and overnight stay in Trh Gangotri.
- 2After Breakfast with pack lunch 14 km trek to Bhojwasa. Evening tea, dinner and overnight stay in Trh /Camp.
- 3After Breakfast with pack lunch 9 km trek to Tapovan via. Gaumukh. Evening tea, dinner and overnight stay in Camp.
- 4After Breakfast 5+5 km ferro trek to upper Tapovan/ Kedardome base camp a brief halt photography and back to Tapovan Camp. Evening tea, dinner and overnight stay in Camp.
- 5After Breakfast with Pack lunch 14 km trek to Cheerbasa. Evening tea, dinner and overnight stay in Camp.
- 6After Breakfast 9 km trek to Gangotri hot lunch in Gangotri. Side seen, evening Pooja and Arti at Gangotri temple. Evening tea, dinner and overnight stay in trh Gangotri
- 7After Breakfast hot lunch enroute 280 km drive to Rishikesh. Tour Concludes.
Tariff card
| Continental | Group | Per day per person | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 | ₹5,860 | Per Day Per Pax (Min. 5 pax required) | |
| 6 to 10 | ₹4,920 | Per Day Per Pax (Min. 10 pax required) | |
| 11 to 14 | ₹4,670 | Per Day Per Pax (Min. 12 pax required) | |
| 15 to 20 | ₹4,560 | Per Day Per Pax (Min. 18 pax required) |
Services included
Transportation by 3x2 coach, shared accommodation in TRH/tent, veg. All meals. Rs. one lac Personal Insurance high risk policy and services of mountaineering trained tour escorts & experienced camp followers.
Transportation by 2x2 non AC coach/ Tempo traveller, double bedded attached bath accommodation in TRH/tent, veg. meals, 07 kg portage of personal belongings, camping equipment, first aid. Rs. one lac Personal Insurance high risk policy and services of mountaineering trained tour escorts & experienced camp followers.
Shared accommodation in TRH/tent, Indian all veg. meals, camping equipment, first aid. Rs. one lac Personal Insurance high risk policy and services of mountaineering trained tour escorts & experienced camp followers.
Tariffs as published on gmvnonline.com (archived 2026).