Gomukh Tapovan
The Gomukh Tapovan Trek is challenging but rewarding in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of
India?s most iconic Himalayan treks, famous for its spiritual significance,
glacier landscapes and close-up views of Mt. Shivling. This trek combines
natural beauty with spiritual significance. The journey starts from Gangotri
and leads to Gomukh Glacier, which is the source of the Ganges River. It then
ascends to the high altitude meadows of Tapovan, offering panoramic views of
peaks like Mt. Shivling. The trek takes almost 8 days and requires physical
fitness due to varied and difficult terrain, including rocky paths, moraines,
glaciers and steep climbs. The weather is unpredictable with temperatures
ranging from 8-15 degrees Celsius during the day to below freezing point at
night. Sudden changes, including rain and snowfall, are also common. The trek is
not possible in winter as Gangotri National Park is closed and high altitude
areas freeze. The trek is considered a spiritual journey to the source of the
holy Ganges River.
Short:
Day1: Drive from Dehradun to
Gangotri (250km)
Day2: Acclimatisation Day at Gangotri
(10,200Ft)
Day3: Trek from Gangotri to
Bhojwasa (12,500Ft/14km)
Day4: Trek from Bhojwasa to Tapovan
(14,600Ft/ 8km)
Day 5: Trek from Tapovan to
Bhojwasa via Gaumukh(13,200Ft / 9km)
Day6 : Trek from Bhojwasa to
Gangotri (14km)
Day7: Drive from Gangotri to
Dehradun (250km)
INR14900+ GST (Dehradun-Dehradun)
Add-ons:
Transport: INR 2500/Person
Off Loads: INR 3500/Person
Insurance: INR300 /Person
Booking policy:
INR 3000 (non-refundable)
30 days
before the trip, 50 % of the total value is to be paid.
Remaining
Payment 10 days before DOJ
Experienced Trek Guide & Leader
Safety Equipment: First Aid Kit & Portable Oxygen
Cylinder
Homestay (With 2 or 3 people sharing basis)
Delicious Food during the Trek (Veg & Egg)
Three times meals in a day during trek (Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner)
All necessary Permits & Entry Fees
Transfer cost to Base Camp ( 2500 INR approx. Per person typically applies for a group of
10 & may vary with fewer people.
Any kind of personal expenses
Foods are not included while in transit.
Any Medical Evacuation
Porter to carry personal luggage
Offloading Charge: Rs. 3500 (Per Bag)... Weight should be
under 10 Kg
Cancelled 21-30 days before Journey ?Full refund (Except initial
booking fees of Inr 3000, which can be used as future credit till one year from the date of actual booking)
Note: Applies to those who have paid 50% of the trek cost 30 days before DOJ, or else initial booking fees of INR3000 remain non- refundable in all other scenarios.
Cancelled between 14-20 Days before Journey -10% of the total
amount remains as non- refundable, Booking fees of INR3000 apply as future credit, rest is refunded to the client.
Cancelled between 8-14 days of the actual journey ?25% of the total
trek package cost remains non-refundable, the remaining will be issued as a future credit
valid for 1 year
0-7 Days Prior: 50% is non-refundable, rest 50% as a future
credit of the total package amount. (This applies to clients paying the full amount
within the due date)
Non-appearance on the trek starting day: No refund.
Note: Future credit is for 1 year from the date of actual booking
till the same date and month in the next year & can be switched with any desired
destination as offered by TripstoTrek.com
We highly recommend that you purchase Insurance to cover your
Trip.
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