GANGOTRI TAPOVAN TREK
GANGOTRI TAPOVAN TREK
India, Uttarakhand
- 9 DAYS
- 12 MAX GROUP SIZE
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4463m
MAX ALTITUDE 
4
Moderate Trek
Trip leader
This area is truly a special and sacred part of the Himalayas, where the ascetics (sadhus) have been roaming and meditating for thousands of years. One really needs to be out there to experience the special energy which exists in this region. India's longest and most sacred river Ganga originates here. There is no other river in the world that has so much religious, spiritual, cultural, and economic significance. The trek takes us right up to Gaumukh, the snout of the Gangotri Glacier and the true source of the river Ganga & beyond. On this trek, you will always come across pilgrims doing the arduous trek to Gaumukh & back with barely anything.
Beyond Gaumukh, the established trail gives way to a poorly defined route across scree, glacial moraine, and boulder fields to Tapovan. The legendary peaks - Bhagirathi, Meru, Kedarnath, Shivling all lie in this region and contribute to the most magnificent mountain scenery in the Himalayas. Tapovan translates to a forest of austerities or spiritual practice. Lying at the foot of Shivling peak, Tapovan is a huge meadow (with no forest) and is certainly a spot for the spiritual practice of the highest order. The beautiful meadow is a delight to visit and the sheer prominence of the majestic peak Shivling is a sight to behold as the mountain rises up two kilometers vertical right in front of our eyes. The mountain is often referred as the 'Matterhorn of the Himalayas' and is flanked by the iconic peaks of Meru and Kedardome on one side and the Bhagirathi massif on the other side.
All in all - you cannot get any closer to big mountains in such a short duration than on this trek.
Itinerary
Trip Cost
74500 / 1120
DELHI TO DELHI , TWIN SHARINGPayment Schedule
₹25000 / $300 - Booking Amount
TRIP COST INCLUDES
- - All transport in a non-AC SUV / Tempo Traveller as per the itinerary above
- - Accommodation on full board at a Guest House for 03 nights (02 in Uttarkashi & 01 in Gangotri)
- - Accommodation in tents with foam sleeping pads & sleeping bags for 5nights on the mountain
- - All meals on the trip
- - All permits & camping fee
- - Full board camping arrangements on the mountain with a large mess tent, tables & stools
- - White Magic Trip Leader assisted by certified, experienced local guides
- - Porterage of luggage & camping gear
- - GST as applicable (Subject to change as per govt rules).
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
- - Sleeping Bag & Items of personal clothing
- - Insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages and bottled water, souvenirs and other expenses of a personal nature
- - Tips for guides, cooks & porters
- - Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- Note -
- Single Room in Hotels and Single Tent during camping can be booked at an additional cost.
Cancellation terms
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.
• More than 45 days prior to departure - we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.
• Less than 45 days prior to departure - 25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
• Less than 30 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
• Less than 21 days - the entire amount would be forfeited.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely.
Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
What to expect
A trip graded as a Moderate Trek takes you to high altitude regions - above 3000m / 10,0000ft and will involve considerable altitude gain over the course of the trek. Altitude will have an effect, hence one would need to be careful about acclimatization. Moderate treks will have multiple days which involve considerable amount of ascents and descents and would require walking for more than 6 hours. There might be a day or two of camping in relatively high altitudes above 4000m / 13,000ft. A typical trek will last around a week to ten days depending on the region and is a good step-up for people who have completed a beginner trek.
Good fitness levels are needed to enjoy these trips. Some training up before the trip would help. Prior trekking experience is desirable.
