Gomukh, also known as "Gaumukh" or "Gomukhi", is the terminus or pout of the Gangotri Glacier and the source of the Bhagirathi River, one of the primary headstreams of the Ganga River. The word Gomukh/Gaumukh literally means "Mouth of a Cow.
Arrive at Dehradun on your own. Drive from Dehradun to Gangnani via Uttarkashi. Gangnani is popularly known for its beautiful hot springs. Then drive along the banks of river Bhagirathi on a beautiful ridge road through Deodar and Dhanolti groves. After a beautiful mountain drive reach Gangotri and check in to the guesthouse. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.
After breakfast start trekking to Chirbasa along the river Bhagirathi. The trail is laden with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. The trek will continue for an entire day almost, by evening you will reach Chirbasa after trekking for 9 km in 6 hours. Overnight stay in camps.
After you cross Chirbasa, the terrains becomes desolate and barren. Pass through beautiful lush green forest trail with the view of majestic Neelkanth peak on the way, which will leave you in awe. As you get closer to Bhojbasa you will start feeling the chilly wind touching your face. Reach the campsite at Bhojbasa by late afternoon. You will have time to explore the surrounding area. Enjoy the enchanting sunset on Bhagirathi ranges and have your dinner. Overnight stay at the camps.
Rise and shine with the stunning sunrise view from your camps. Have your breakfast and start your trek to Tapovan through Gaumukh, the source of Ganga River. Gaumukh is where the water of Ganga River trickles down from the glaciers. Trek through grassy meadows, rocks and boulders, sandy beaches sheltered by enormous piles of granite. After a steep climb, the surrounding peaks will become clearer. Tapovan is known for its beautiful meadows and as the base camp for the Shivling peak. You might spot herds of Blue mountain goat which is a very common sight here. The views from this place are majestic. Have dinner at the campsite and stay overnight.
Today morning, you are free to explore the nearby area at your own leisure. This day is basically free for you to acclimatize to the high-altitude. You will amazed to explore the land as it mostly houses varieties of flora and fauna, and striking snow-peak mountains. The majestic Bhagirathi peaks are also visible, which have some of the hardest climbing routes in the world. For a great time, you can trek to Meru glacier and come back to your campsite.
Its time to trace the trail back. After breakfast start trekking downhill to Bhojbasa. Your trek will end at Bhojbasa. Reach by evening and overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Today get up early in the morning and begin the trek to Gangotri. On reaching, stay overnight at the guesthouse.
Early morning after breakfast, leave for Dehradun for your return journey.
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