Gaumukh Trek For 8 Days

Quick Info:

• Start/ End Point: Gangotri
• Duration:8 days
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Altitude: 14,763 ft
• Trip Location: Uttarakhand
  

Extras:

• From Dehradun to Dehradun transportation is provided for Rs. 2000 per person.
• For the full trek, it costs Rs. 2200 per person.
• Offloading of backpacks: 350 per person per day 
• River rafting in Rishikesh: 800 per person

About the Gaumukh:

• The adrenaline-pumping Gaumukh Tapovan trek offers breathtaking views of the cow-shaped Gaumukh Glacier, which serves as one of the primary springs for the holy Ganges. The Gangotri peaks are visible from the trek in stunning detail.
• The Gomukh Tapovan trip is beautiful, adorned with fragrant flowers, snow-capped peaks, and other breathtaking vistas provided by nature. One of the essential rites is to take a plunge in the revered Bhagirathi River.

About the Gaumuk Trek:

• Our Journey will start from Dehradun at 7:00 a.m. 
• Speechless beauty starts coming as we get along the journey and witness various news and different things.
• Discover a range of breathtaking locales, including the Maneri Waterfalls and the appealing topographic change.
• One may experience the heavenly ambiance of the pilgrim towns of Chirbasa, Gangotri, and Bhojwassa while hiking the Gomukh glacier.
• As you reach Gaumukh the stunning views start to pop up and make you feel great.
• Enjoy the thrilling trek, which is sometimes likened to the Arctic Tundra region and is mainly desert with scattered trees.

Know Before You Go Gaumukh Trek For 9 Days :

• A modest day bag (up to 15 liters) and a backpack or rucksack (at least 55 liters) for the summit day.
• Raincover for Rucksack, Poncho, and Raincoat.
• 2 Quick Dry T-shirts, ideally with full sleeves, and track pants.
• Warm Jacket—ideally a down jacket or an equivalently thick jacket—to fend off the chill at night.
• Shoes that are comfortable and support the ankle. We advise you Quechua Forclaz 100 or equivalent footwear.
• An upper or jacket made of fleece.
• For insulation at night, use suitable thermals.
• Sun Hat or Sunscreen (SPF 30+) Lip Balm and Cold Cream.
• Dark shades Spectacle wearers may have photochromatic lenses in their frames.
• At least two pairs of standard cotton socks and two pairs of heated socks.
• One set of slippers or sandals.
• Woolen cap and gloves for the evening Personal care items: slippers, light towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, liquid soap, and toilet paper (Avoid wet tissues as they are not eco-friendly)
• A headlamp or torch with additional batteries.Dark shades co-friendlybetadineMoov, shades co
• Personal Medical Kit: Digene for acidity, ORS, betadine or antiseptic cream, Moov spray/volini, cotton, gauze, Diamox for Mountain Sickness, etc.
• 1 L water bottle or a 2 L hydration pack.
• Cameras, tripods, phone chargers, and power banks are additional personal items (as there will be no electricity during the trek)