Gaumukh Tapovan Nandanvan Trek

Drive from Rishikesh to Gangotri via Uttarkashi

Gangotri is one of the char dhams of Uttarakhand and has a famous Gangotri temple. It is 98 km by road from Uttarkashi.

Walk on the wide and flat pilgrim trail. Chirbasa is an open ground with a small rest house. One can stay here or proceed to Bhojbasa.

Continue on the wide trail. As you approach Bhojbasa (place of bhoj or birch trees), the views of the peaks on the Gangotri glacier open up. Rest house available.

Proceed to Gaumukh, popularly known as ‘Gomukh’ (3,890 m), which is about 2 km away. Cross to the left bank; a steep trail takes you to Tapovan (4,460 m). The Shivling peak rises sharply above Tapovan campsite. This is a historic and holy place to stay.

Return directly to Bhojbasa.

Trekking Option 1 : Nandanvan

Altitude – 4,570 m Trek – 6 km Time – 7 hours

Go across the Gangotri glacier to Nandanvan on the right bank.

Nandanvan is a lovely plateau on the right bank of the Gangotri glacier, at the entrance of the Raktavarn glacier. It is a green grazing ground and has a different view of Mount Shivling & Bhagirathi peaks. From here one can return directly to Bhojbasa via Gomukh.

Trekking Option 2 : Vasuki Tal

A physically fit & well equipped trekking group with more time can visit Vasuki Tal (4,800 m), which is ahead on the Raktavarn glacier. This trail has an extremely rocky terrain.

Trail down from Bhojbasa to Gangotri.

Drive back from Gangotri to Rishikesh via Uttarakashi