Gangotri – Gaumukh Trek 06 Nights / 07 Days
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Overview
Embark on a spiritual and adventurous journey to the source of the sacred River Ganga. The trek to Gaumukh Glacier begins from the holy town of Gangotri Temple and passes through breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, glaciers, pine forests, and high-altitude camps.
Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Starting Point: Haridwar / Rishikesh
Trek Grade: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 4,023 m (Gaumukh)
Region: Gangotri National Park, Uttarkashi
Tour Plan
- Pickup from Haridwar Railway Station.
- Drive via Rishikesh, Chamba and Dharasu.
- Reach Uttarkashi.
- Visit:
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
Drive: 190 km | 7–8 hrs
- Breakfast and drive to Gangotri.
- Enroute visit:
- Harsil Valley
- Bhairon Ghati
- Arrive at Gangotri.
- Darshan at:
- Gangotri Temple
- Overnight stay in Gangotri.
Drive: 100 km | 4–5 hrs
- Obtain forest permits and begin trek.
- Trek through pine forests and mountain trails.
- Enjoy views of the Bhagirathi River and surrounding peaks.
- Reach Chirbasa campsite.
Trek: 9 km
Overnight camping.
- Trek to Bhojbasa.
- Continue to:
- Gaumukh Glacier
- Witness the origin point of the Bhagirathi River.
- Explore the glacier region and photography points.
- Return to Bhojbasa.
Trek: 14 km (round trip)
Overnight stay at Bhojbasa camp/guest house.
- Morning views of:
- Bhagirathi Peaks
- Descend back to Gangotri.
- Evening leisure and temple visit.
- Overnight stay in Gangotri.
Trek: 14 km
- Breakfast and drive back to Uttarkashi.
- Enjoy scenic Himalayan landscapes enroute.
- Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
Drive: 100 km | 4–5 hrs
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Drive back to Haridwar.
- Tour concludes with divine blessings and unforgettable trekking memories.
Drive: 190 km | 7–8 hrs
Package Includes
✅ Haridwar to Haridwar transportation
✅ Hotel accommodation in Uttarkashi and Gangotri
✅ Camping/guest house stay during trek
✅ Daily breakfast and dinner
✅ Professional trek guide
✅ Forest permits and camping charges
✅ Driver allowance, toll tax and parking
Package Excludes
❌ Lunch and personal expenses
❌ Porter and mule charges
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Emergency evacuation costs
❌ Any additional sightseeing not mentioned
❌ GST
Tour Highlights
🏔️ Trek to the source of the River Ganga
⛩️ Sacred Gangotri Temple Darshan
❄️ Spectacular Gaumukh Glacier views
🌲 Chirbasa and Bhojbasa Himalayan campsites
📸 Stunning views of Bhagirathi peaks
🙏 Spiritual and adventure-filled experience
🌄 Beautiful Harsil Valley and Bhairon Ghati sightseeing