Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Difficult Autumn
Difficulty Difficult
Max altitude 4,463 m
Distance 46 km
Duration 7–8 days
Best time May to June, September to October
Fitness Good — strong fitness & acclimatisation needed
Start point Gangotri
End point Tapovan
Permit required

Fully organized by HikiePsyche

Want us to plan & run your whole Gaumukh Tapovan Trek experience?

A private, all-inclusive experience — planned, booked and led by HikiePsyche. You just show up.

  • Travel & transfers
  • Stays
  • All meals
  • Curated experiences
  • Local expert guide

Minimum 4 people for a private group experience.

Enquire for pricing Enquire on WhatsApp Contact us

About this trek

This revered trek follows the Bhagirathi from Gangotri to Gaumukh — the snout of the Gangotri glacier and the source of the holy Ganga — at about 3,900 m. Pilgrims and trekkers share the trail through the Gangotri National Park.

Beyond Gaumukh, a steep climb leads to Tapovan (~4,463 m), a high meadow directly beneath the spire of Mount Shivling and facing the Bhagirathi peaks — one of the most dramatic campsites in the Himalaya. A national-park permit is required.

Packing list

  • Trekking shoes
  • Warm layers + down jacket
  • Rain shell
  • Headlamp
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen, cap & sunglasses

Safety notes

Acclimatise properly, carry warm layers even in summer, check weather and route status, and trek with a registered guide on high-altitude routes.

Map

Stays & food near the trailhead

Stay

Guest house

Guest house, NH34, Gangotri -, Uttarakhand, India

Open in Maps

Stay

Cherbasa

Cherbasa, Bhatwari, India

Open in Maps

Comments are closed.

More treks nearby

View all

Trek

Milam Glacier Trek

Difficult
3,870 m 54 km 6–7 days
8.68.6 / 10 confidence View trek

Trek

Ranthan Kharak Trek

Moderate
3,700 m 24 km 3–4 days
8.48.4 / 10 confidence View trek

Trek

Rupin Pass Trek

Difficult
4,650 m 52 km 7–8 days
8.78.7 / 10 confidence View trek

Trek

Nag Tibba Trek

Easy
3,022 m 16 km 2 days
8.58.5 / 10 confidence View trek

Trek

Kuari Pass Trek

Moderate
4,264 m 33 km 6 days
8.68.6 / 10 confidence View trek

Trek

Dayara Bugyal Trek

Easy
3,408 m 21 km 3–4 days
8.58.5 / 10 confidence View trek

Trek

Roopkund Trek

Difficult
4,800 m 53 km 7–8 days
8.78.7 / 10 confidence View trek

Travel guides

View all

Trek guides 8 min read

Uttarakhand Winter Treks

Are you searching for a Top five range of thrilling, stimulating, and daring winter treks? Uttarakhand is your…

Read guide