Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Garhwal Himalaya · Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand

Difficulty

Moderate-Difficult

Duration

8 days

Max altitude

4,463 m

Base

Gangotri

About the Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

To the snout of the Gangotri Glacier (source of the Bhagirathi/Ganga) and the Tapovan meadow beneath the Shivling peak.

Trek at a glance

Best season: May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Base town: Gangotri
Region: Garhwal
District: Uttar Kashi

Source of the GangaShivling peakGangotri Glacier

Peaks visible / nearby

⛰️ Sri kailas6932 m · 10.8 km
⛰️ Sri Kailas West6803 m · 6 km
⛰️ Bhrigupanth6772 m · 13.7 km
⛰️ Matri6721 m · 2.6 km
⛰️ Yogeshwar6678 m · 4.7 km
⛰️ Chaturbhuj6654 m · 2.3 km
⛰️ Manda II6568 m · 9.9 km
⛰️ Atal - 16565 m · 7.8 km

Before you go: grades, altitudes and seasons above are approximate. High-altitude treks carry real risk - go with a registered operator, acclimatise properly, and check current permits and weather. Some routes (e.g. inside national parks) need permits.