Gaumukh Tapovan Glacial Trek
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Gaumukh Tapovan Glacial Trek

Alt: 4,463 m Distance: 46 km Garhwal Himalayas Grade: difficult

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NIM & WFR Certified

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Strict Max 12-15 Trekkers

All Permits Managed

Forest & Wildlife Clearance

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Expedition Telemetry

Hypsometric Telemetry

Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile

Total Dist: 46 km
Peak: 4,463 m (14,642 ft)
Active Waypoint Gangotri
Elevation 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Trail Progress 0 km (0%)
Effective O2 Level 69% of Sea Level
3350m 3757m 4363m 3100m Gangotri 3580m Chirbasa 3775m Bhojbasa 4463m Tapovan High Camp 3775m Bhojbasa 3100m Gangotri Return
Live Barometric Telemetry

Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index

Current Temp 1,950 m
14°C

Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)

-4°C Night Ridge
Wind Velocity Ridge Gusts
12 km/h

North-Westerly Breeze

Safe Traverse Window
Effective Oxygen O₂ Ratio
82% vs Sea Level

Mild acclimatization required

Hydration Buffer: 3.5L/day
UV Radiation Glare Index
8.4 Very High

Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required

SPF 50+ Zinc Mandatory

5-Day High-Altitude Outlook

Today 14° / 2° Bluebird
Tomorrow 12° / -1° Partly Sun
Day 3 6° / -6° Light Snow
Day 4 4° / -8° Powder
Day 5 10° / -3° Clear Ridge

Safety Protocol 4B Active

High altitude moraine crossing requires twice-daily pulse oximeter monitoring. Effective O2 saturation drops significantly above 14,000 ft.

Himalayan Medical Protocol

High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab

Interactive barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.

Target: Gaumukh Tapovan Glacial Trek
4,463m (14,642 ft)
1,500m (Valley) 1,950m (Mautar HQ) 3,800m (Kedarkantha) 4,940m (Bali Pass) 5,319m (Pin Parvati)
Effective Oxygen
63.8%

Relative to Sea Level

Air Pressure
646 hPa

Standard 1013 hPa

Daily Hydration
4.2 L

Minimum Required

Boiling Point
87.5°C

Affects Digestion & Heat

Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)

Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.

AMS Clinical Score: 0 / 12 (Safe)
Clinical Triage: Optimal Physiology

Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.

Uttarkashi Emergency Rescue Chain SDRF Uttarakhand · Matli Helipad IAF Evacuation · ITBP 12th Bn Liaison
Inspect Dispatch Channels

Expedition Overview

An extraordinary high-altitude glacial crossing in Gangotri National Park. Camp directly beneath the vertical granite walls of Mount Shivling (6,543m) and the Bhagirathi sister peaks.

Best Seasons // MayJunSepOct

Fixed Departures

Dates Availability Price / Person Action
15 May 2027 - 22 May 2027
Available (6 seats) ₹15,500
10 Sept 2027 - 17 Sept 2027
Only 2 seats left ₹15,500

Daily Itinerary Log

Day 1

Dehradun to Gangotri

3,100 m · 240 km trek

Drive past Uttarkashi and Harsil valley to the holy town of Gangotri.

Day 2

Acclimatization day at Gangotri

3,100 m · 2 km trek

Acclimatization walks and visit to Gangotri temple.

Day 3

Gangotri to Chirbasa

3,580 m · 9 km trek

Trek through pine forests following the Bhagirathi river.

Day 4

Chirbasa to Bhojbasa

3,775 m · 5 km trek

Short trek through birch (Bhojpatra) groves to Bhojbasa.

Day 5

Bhojbasa to Tapovan via Gaumukh

4,463 m · 9 km trek

Witness the holy snout of Gaumukh and conquer the steep moraine ridge to Tapovan.

Day 6

Tapovan exploration & return to Bhojbasa

3,775 m · 9 km trek

Wake up to unforgettable sunrise views of Mt. Shivling before descending.

Day 7

Bhojbasa to Gangotri

3,100 m · 14 km trek

Trek back along the river gorge to Gangotri.

Day 8

Gangotri to Dehradun

640 m · 240 km trek

Return drive to Dehradun.

Included

  • Alpine dome tents, sub-zero sleeping bags & kitchen setup
  • All meals and high-altitude nutritional rations
  • Gangotri National Park special permits & eco fees
  • Certified High Altitude Mountain Guides (WFR certified)

Excluded

  • Transport from Dehradun to Gangotri (can be added)
  • Backpack offloading
  • Personal trekking gear and crampons

Logistics & FAQs

Basecamp Routing: Gangotri, Uttarakhand

Nearest Airport

Dehradun Jolly Grant (260 km)

Nearest Railway

Dehradun Railway Station (242 km)

Early morning mountain buses and private cabs depart from Dehradun / Rishikesh to Uttarkashi and Gangotri.

Is prior high-altitude trekking experience required?
Yes, this trek involves moraine boulder hopping and glacier crossings above 4,400 meters.
How cold does it get at Tapovan?
Night temperatures drop well below 0°C even during peak summer (May-June).
Backpack Load Optimizer

Interactive Gear & Weight Checklist

Total Pack Weight
6.4 KG / 10 KG Max

Clothing & Thermal Layers ~ 3.2 kg

Footwear & Snow Gear ~ 2.1 kg

Medical & Hydration ~ 1.1 kg

Holy Himalayas Pro Tip: Keep your total offloaded rucksack under 9kg for maximum agility on high-pass climbs.
Starts From ₹15,500
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