Gomukh Tapovan
Journey to the source of the holy Ganga
Locally led from the trailhead to the summit.
Trek along the Bhagirathi river to the giant snout of the Gangotri Glacier (Gomukh), then climb steeply to the golden alpine meadows of Tapovan under Mount Shivling.
The trail, mapped out.
Tap any day to unfold the route, distance, and campsite story.
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Visualise the climb.
Tap any point on the trail to see camp altitude and the day's stop.
Pick a batch. Lock your spot.
Small batches of 14 trekkers, expert-led, with all permits, meals & camps included.
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
- Forest dept. permits & camping fees
- All meals on trek (veg, freshly cooked)
- Twin-share alpine tents + sleeping bags
- Certified IMF / NIM trek leaders
- Trained local guides & support staff
- Safety gear: oxygen, oximeter, first-aid
- Mules / porters for shared luggage
- Insulated mats & dining tent
- Travel to & from base camp
- Personal trekking gear & clothing
- Personal travel insurance
- Anything beyond inclusions list
- High-ankle trekking shoes
- 3 pairs of wool socks
- Camp slippers / floaters
- Insulated down jacket
- 2 trek pants + 1 thermal
- Fleece / sweater
- Rain poncho
- Quick-dry t-shirts × 3
- UV sunglasses
- Sun cap + woolen cap
- Insulated gloves
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Reusable water bottles (2L)
- Personal medication
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Toiletries & wet wipes
Renting gear? We partner with trusted vendors in Dehradun & Rishikesh — ask on WhatsApp.
What to expect — and how we keep you safe.
Honest forecasts at the summit, the protocols we follow on every batch, and how to acclimatise before you arrive.
SpO₂, BP and pulse logged every evening by a trained trek leader.
Portable oxygen cylinders, PAC bag and a full mountain-grade medical kit at every camp.
Walkie-talkies on route, satellite phone with the leader and a 24×7 control room in Rishikesh.
Every group is led by an AMC-certified, WAFA-trained trek leader with 50+ summits.
- 1Arrive a day early at the basecamp town — sleep low, walk slow.
- 2Drink 4–5 L of water daily; skip alcohol and smoking on the trail.
- 3Climb high, sleep low — we build deliberate rest days into every itinerary above 12,000 ft.
- 4Report headaches, nausea or unusual fatigue to your leader immediately. AMS is treatable when caught early.
AMS, HAPE and HACE are real risks above 10,000 ft. Our leaders carry oximeters and will turn anyone around whose SpO₂ falls below 80 — your safety beats any summit.
Before you book Gomukh Tapovan.
Gomukh Tapovan is rated Moderate to Difficult. It tops out at 14,600 ft over 6 Days, starting from Gangotri. First-timers can do it with 6–8 weeks of cardio prep — aim for 5 km in 30 min comfortably before you arrive.
The window is May – Jun, Sep – Oct. Outside of these months trails are either snowed-in, monsoon-washed, or impassable. We don't run batches outside the safe season — your safety comes before bookings.
All meals on the trek (veg + hot), forest permits, tented accommodation, sleeping bags & mats, certified trek leaders, high-altitude cook, porters for camp gear, oximeter checks, and a basic medical kit. Personal porters and rental gear are add-ons.
Cancel 30+ days before departure → 90% refund. 15–29 days → 70% refund. 8–14 days → 50% refund. Under 7 days → trek credit valid for 12 months. We never charge for cancellations caused by weather, landslides or natural events — we reschedule instead.
Most trekkers reach Gangotri from the basecamp town the previous evening. We share a shared cab pool 10 days before departure so you can split costs with fellow batch members. Detailed travel notes go out with your booking confirmation.
BSNL and Jio work at the basecamp town. Above the treeline expect no signal — we carry satellite communicators and emergency phones, and check in with our HQ twice daily.
From the trail
Stories from the summit.
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