Gaumukh
Gaumukh Gangotri Trek
Gaumukh Gangotri Trek
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10 Aug → 13 Aug 2026 4D₹12,999Past
Base: ₹12,999
Gaumukh Gangotri Trek is a trek in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. The journey begins from Dehradun, and the trek starts from Gangotri, one of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham sites. The trail leads to Gaumukh, the snout of the Gangotri Glacier and the sacred source of the Bhagirathi River, which later becomes the Ganga.
The trek is described as moderate and covers about 34 km. The route gradually climbs from Gangotri and passes through Chirbasa and Bhojbasa before reaching Gaumukh. The trail is presented as well marked, with steady walking rather than sharp climbs or technical sections.
Highlights mentioned for the trek include Gangotri town and temple, the Bhagirathi River, Gaumukh, flora and fauna around Chirbasa and Bhojwasa, and views of peaks such as Meru and Bhagirathi I, II, and III.
The best time mentioned for the trek is summer and autumn, especially May and June, and September and October.
A good level of physical fitness is recommended. The source also notes the possibility of altitude sickness at this elevation. Accommodation is typically in tents, while Gangotri has guesthouses with proper washrooms. Camping is not allowed directly at the Gaumukh snout.
Essentials
- Warm clothes
- Raincoat or poncho
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Woollen cap
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Small backpack
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Basic toiletries
- Towel
- Waterproof pouch for electronics and valuables
Itinerary
Arrive in Dehradun and drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
- Uttarkashi
Drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri, then begin trekking to Chirbasa. The trail starts from Gangotri and reaches the Chirbasa campsite. Overnight at Chirbasa.
- Gangotri
- Chirbasa
- Bhagirathi River
- Chir trees
- Bhagirathi peaks
Trek from Chirbasa to Bhojbasa along the Bhagirathi River. Bhojbasa has a tourist guest house, police station, and an ashram. Overnight stay in tents at Bhojbasa.
- Bhojbasa
- Bhagirathi River
- Birch tree forest
- Tourist guest house
- Ashram
Trek from Bhojbasa to Gaumukh, the snout of the Gangotri Glacier and source of the Bhagirathi River, then return to Bhojbasa for the night.
- Gaumukh
- Gangotri Glacier
- Bhagirathi River
Descend from Bhojbasa to Gangotri on the return route. The day includes a tricky descent over a bouldery section.
- Gangotri
- Bouldery section
Drive from Gangotri back to Dehradun, marking the end of the trek journey.
- Dehradun
What's included
5 days / 4 nights- Flights
- Hotel stay
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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