Gomukh Tapovan Trek Package
Gomukh is the snout of the Gangotri glacier and the source of the Ganga, 18 km beyond Gangotri at 3,900 m; Tapovan is the meadow above it at 4,460 m under Shivling peak. The trek needs a forest permit and 4 trekking days. The complete 8 day package from Haridwar is below with the trek stages, permits, hotels and camps, prices, inclusions and exclusions.
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Gomukh Tapovan Trek Package Overview
Gomukh is the snout of the Gangotri glacier and the source of the Ganga, 18 km beyond Gangotri at 3,900 m; Tapovan is the meadow above it at 4,460 m under Shivling peak. The trek needs a forest permit and 4 trekking days.
The trek is 46 km in total over four days, from Gangotri at 3,100 m to Tapovan at 4,460 m, on a clear path to Bhojbasa and a glacier crossing beyond Gaumukh that needs a guide. A forest permit from the Gangotri National Park office is compulsory and limited to 150 trekkers a day, so we apply weeks ahead. Nights are in GMVN huts at Bhojbasa and tents at Tapovan.
Below are the trek stages with altitude and fitness notes, then the package with itinerary, hotels and camps, prices, inclusions and exclusions.
₹18,900 per person, twin sharing, 6 persons in an Innova from Haridwar
Gomukh Tapovan Trek Stages
| Stage | Distance | Altitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri → Chirbasa | 9 km | 3,600 m | Gentle path above the Bhagirathi through pine forest |
| Chirbasa → Bhojbasa | 5 km | 3,775 m | Open valley, landslide zone before Bhojbasa; GMVN huts and camps |
| Bhojbasa → Gaumukh | 4 km | 3,900 m | Moraine walk to the glacier snout, the source of the Ganga |
| Gaumukh → Tapovan | 5 km | 4,460 m | Glacier crossing and a steep climb; guide essential; camp under Shivling |
| Tapovan → Bhojbasa | 9 km | 3,775 m | Descent across the glacier |
| Bhojbasa → Gangotri | 14 km | 3,100 m | Long descent, 5 hours |
- Permit. Gangotri National Park permit, limited to 150 trekkers a day; we apply 3 to 4 weeks ahead with your ID.
- Fitness. Four days of 9 to 14 km at 3,600 to 4,460 m; walk 5 km a day for a month before the trek.
- Guide and porters. Licensed guide, cook and porters are included; a mule carries the camping gear.
- Season. May to June and September to October; the glacier crossing is unsafe in the monsoon.
- Acclimatise. The Gangotri night and the Bhojbasa night are planned for acclimatisation; do not skip them.
Gomukh Tapovan Trek Package Itinerary: Day by Day
The order of sightseeing can change with weather, road conditions, temple timings and darshan queues.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Route | Distance and time | Night stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Haridwar → Tehri → Uttarkashi | About 180 km, 6 to 7 hours | Uttarkashi |
| Day 2 | Uttarkashi → Harsil → Gangotri | About 100 km, 4 hours | Gangotri |
| Day 3 | Gangotri → Chirbasa → Bhojbasa | 14 km trek, 6 to 7 hours | Bhojbasa |
| Day 4 | Bhojbasa → Gaumukh → Tapovan | 9 km trek, 6 to 7 hours | Tapovan |
| Day 5 | Tapovan → Gaumukh → Bhojbasa | 9 km trek, 5 hours | Bhojbasa |
| Day 6 | Bhojbasa → Chirbasa → Gangotri | 14 km trek, 5 hours | Gangotri |
| Day 7 | Gangotri → Harsil → Uttarkashi | About 100 km, 4 hours | Uttarkashi |
| Day 8 | Uttarkashi → Tehri → Haridwar | About 180 km, 6 to 7 hours | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Gomukh Tapovan Trek Package Price Details
Starting prices per person on twin sharing. Final price depends on dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size.
| Tour name | Gomukh Tapovan Trek Package |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Route | Haridwar → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Bhojbasa → Gaumukh → Tapovan → Bhojbasa → Gangotri → Uttarkashi → Haridwar |
| Start point | Haridwar railway station, airport or hotel; Delhi pick-up as an add-on |
| Tour price | From ₹18,900 per person (standard, 6 persons in an Innova) |
Price by Hotel Category
| Category | Stay and meals | Price from (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Hotels at the base towns, GMVN huts or tents on the trek, guide and porters, all meals on trek days | ₹18,900 |
| Deluxe | Deluxe hotels at the base towns, better tents with mattresses and a dining tent, all meals | ₹22,100 |
| Premium | Best hotels, private tents, personal porter and helicopter or pony where available | ₹35,900 |
Price by Group Size and Vehicle
Standard category. The vehicle cost is shared, so bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group size | Vehicle | From Haridwar (per person) | From Delhi (adds 1 day) (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | Sedan (Dzire or Etios) | ₹23,100 | ₹29,100 |
| 4 persons | SUV (Ertiga or Marazzo) | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 6 persons | Innova Crysta | ₹18,900 | ₹24,900 |
| 8 to 12 persons | Tempo Traveller 12 seater | ₹16,800 | ₹22,800 |
| 13 to 17 persons | Tempo Traveller 17 seater | ₹15,900 | ₹21,900 |
Add-ons and Optional Charges
| Add-on | Charged | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi pick-up and drop (adds 1 day) | Per vehicle | ₹6,500 sedan, ₹8,500 SUV, ₹13,000 tempo traveller |
| Extra night at any halt | Per room per night | ₹2,500 standard, ₹4,500 deluxe, ₹8,000 premium |
| Single room supplement | Per person | ₹5,100 for the full tour |
| Child 5 to 11 years with extra bed | Per child | 25% less than the adult price |
| Lunch add-on | Per person | ₹350 per lunch |
Prices are for the 2027 season and are starting prices. Peak dates in May, June and the October holidays may cost more. Helicopter fares are set by the government portal and change every season. GST is extra where applicable.
Hotels Used on the Gomukh Tapovan Trek Package
Hotel names are confirmed on your booking voucher. Rooms at the dhams are simple, so most comfort is at the halts below the temples.
| Halt | Nights | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttarkashi | 2 nights | Hotel in Uttarkashi town | Hotel on the Bhagirathi with river view | Best available hotel in Uttarkashi |
| Gangotri | 2 nights | Lodge or GMVN near the temple | Hotel with attached bath | Best available at Gangotri or Harsil |
| Bhojbasa | 2 nights | GMVN hut or dormitory | Twin-sharing tent with sleeping bags | Alpine tent with mattress and dining tent |
| Tapovan | 1 night | Camp, twin-sharing tents | Camp with dining tent | Camp with dining tent and hot meals |
All hotels have attached bathrooms, hot water in the morning and evening, and pure vegetarian food. Heated rooms are available at the colder halts on the deluxe and premium plans.
See also Char Dham hotel booking and Gangotri hotel booking.
Package Inclusions and Exclusions
Package Inclusions
- 7 nights stay on twin sharing as per the category booked
- All meals on trek days, breakfast and dinner at the base towns
- Licensed trekking guide, cook and porters; mule for camping gear
- Forest permits and camping fees
- Dedicated AC vehicle from Haridwar to Haridwar for the full route (AC is switched off on hill climbs)
- Uttarakhand-registered hill driver with the same vehicle for the whole tour
- Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking, state tax and green tax
- Uttarakhand yatra registration for every pilgrim
- Darshan, aarti and temple timing guidance by our tour coordinator on call
- Pick-up and drop at Haridwar railway station, airport or your hotel
- All hotel and vehicle taxes except GST
Package Exclusions
- Train or flight tickets to Haridwar
- Delhi pick-up and drop unless added
- VIP darshan, special puja, rudrabhishek and donation
- Lunch, tea, snacks, mineral water and any meal not listed
- Entry fees, camera fees and parking at sightseeing points
- Room heater charges where hotels charge separately
- Medical, travel and trip cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and tips
- Extra stay or vehicle cost due to landslide, weather, strike or road closure
- GST at the applicable rate
Gomukh Tapovan Taxi Fare: Vehicle Only
Round trip for the 8 day circuit from Haridwar with the same driver, and from Delhi with one extra day. Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking and taxes included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Haridwar to Haridwar, 8 days | Delhi to Delhi, 9 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, Etios, Aura) | 4 | ₹23,000 | ₹29,500 |
| SUV (Ertiga, Marazzo, Xylo) | 6 | ₹29,000 | ₹37,000 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 to 7 | ₹36,500 | ₹44,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 12 seater | 12 | ₹52,500 | ₹65,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 17 seater | 17 | ₹62,000 | ₹76,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 26 seater | 26 | ₹80,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
Only vehicles with an Uttarakhand green card and a trip card are allowed on the yatra route, and we use those. Night driving is not allowed on hill roads, so every day ends before dark. See also Char Dham taxi booking and tempo traveller booking.
Trek, Pony, Palki and Helicopter Options
Rates are set by the district administration and the government helicopter portal each season and are paid locally unless pre-booked.
| Dham | Route | Distance | Options and approximate rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri | By road to the temple | No trek | Short walk from the parking; wheelchair help can be arranged |
Registration and Documents Checklist
- Yatra registration. Compulsory for every pilgrim on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal. We complete it for you and send the slip on WhatsApp. Carry a printout.
- Photo ID. Aadhaar, voter ID, passport or driving licence for every traveller, original and one copy.
- Medical fitness. A doctor's certificate is advised for pilgrims above 50 and anyone with heart, blood pressure or breathing conditions. Health screening is done at the check posts.
- Hotel vouchers. We send a single voucher with all hotel names, driver name and vehicle number before departure.
- Emergency contacts. Our coordinator's number, the Uttarakhand tourist helpline 1364 and the police helpline 112.
Travel Tips and What to Pack
- Start early every day. Hill roads have gates that close at dusk, and treks and flights should begin by 6 am.
- Go slow on altitude. Gangotri is at 3,100 m. Drink water, avoid alcohol and tell the driver or coordinator if you feel breathless or dizzy.
- Pack for cold and rain. Thermals, a down or fleece jacket, raincoat, warm cap, gloves, shoes with grip, sunscreen and a torch.
- Medicines. Your regular medicines for the full trip plus a basic kit: pain relief, ORS, antacid, motion sickness tablets and band-aids.
- Cash and network. ATMs and mobile network are unreliable near the dhams. Carry cash for pony, prasad and jeeps. BSNL and Jio work best.
- Keep buffer days. Landslides, rain and fog can cost a day. Do not book a flight or train on the evening you return.
- Respect temple rules. Photography is not allowed inside the temples. Dress modestly and follow the queue system.
This is a likely schedule. The coordinator may adjust it for weather, road conditions, temple timings or local rules. Extra stay caused by landslides, bad weather, road closures or flight cancellations is payable by the guest.
How to Reach the Yatra Base and Best Time to Visit
| Mode | Gateway | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air | Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) | About 35 km from Rishikesh and 40 km from Haridwar; flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad |
| Train | Haridwar Junction (HW) | Direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai and many cities |
| Train | Rishikesh, Yog Nagari Rishikesh or Dehradun | Vande Bharat and Shatabdi from Delhi to Dehradun in about 4.5 hours |
| Road | Delhi to Haridwar | About 220 km, 5 to 6 hours by car or Volvo bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT |
Month by Month
| Month | Weather | Crowd and advice |
|---|---|---|
| Late April to May | Cold nights at the dhams, pleasant days; snow still possible | Opening days are the busiest; book 2 to 3 months ahead |
| June | Warm days, cool nights; pre-monsoon showers | School holidays, very busy |
| July to August | Monsoon; heavy rain, landslides, road closures and grounded helicopters | Low crowd and low prices; keep extra days and insurance |
| September to October | Clear skies, cold nights, best mountain views | Best months; moderate crowd |
| November | Very cold; temples close after Diwali | Only until the closing dates |
FAQs for Gomukh Tapovan Trek Package
How long is the Gomukh Tapovan trek?
About 46 km over four days: Gangotri to Bhojbasa 14 km, Bhojbasa to Gaumukh and Tapovan 9 km, and back. Tapovan is at 4,460 m.
Is a permit needed for Gomukh?
Yes, from the Gangotri National Park office, limited to 150 trekkers a day. We apply 3 to 4 weeks ahead with your ID.
What is the gomukh tapovan trek package price?
From ₹18,900 per person for 6 persons from Haridwar with hotels at Uttarkashi and Gangotri, GMVN and camps on the trek, all meals on trek days, guide, porters, permits and transport.
Is registration compulsory?
Yes. Every pilgrim must register on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal and carry the slip with a photo ID. We complete the registration for you once you share names, ages and ID numbers.
What is the best time?
May to June and September to October. July and August are monsoon months with landslide risk. The temples close after Diwali and reopen in late April or May.
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