Tapovan Trek

Tapovan Trek Journey to the Base camp of Mt. Shivling peak, this is the most loved trek in Uttarakhand.

Tapovan Trek – The meaning of Tapovan is a tranquil holy place, where sages meditate to attain spirituality. It is a high altitude meadow at a height of 4,500 m. It lies on the bank of massive Gangotri glacier and at the base of lofty Shivling peak.

However, Tapovan trek starts from Gangotri and goes through some adventurous regions of the Himalayas, taking one to the base of Mt. Shivling.

Above all, Tapovan Trek is an Enthralling Gangotri valley in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand India, this trek come under Gangotri National park. No doubt, the Himalayas have enchanting beauty, bracing climate, and desirable soothing green meadow. So, what else can be better than spending some days here in the serenity!

The best part of History Gaumukh or Topvan Trek

The special thing about the Gaumukh and Tapovan treks is that these treks are very ancient and religious, these treks we have heard for centuries that the sages and saints here used to meditate and meditate on the Lord. This is known as Tapo Bhoomi, hence the name Tapovan, And it is also said that the Bhakt Bhagirath did penance here to bring Mother Ganga from heaven to earth,

That is why today the beautiful stream that is fading of the Ganges is also the gift of Bhagirath Ji, So whenever you go trekking to Gaumukh and Tapovan, you will see and hear all these things from Gangotri itself. These treks are amazing, the climate and temperature here; the weather makes it very enjoyable. All around is the feeling of peace

Why should Tapovan trek?

What you will find and never say in Tapovan trek, these treks are treasures connected with spiritual and popular, In Gaumukh and Tapovan trek, you will find yourself in an environment where people yearn to come from Gangotri, When you go from Gangotri to Chirbasa, you have to trek along the Ganges River from the very beginning, This route will awaken even more desire in your mind for the days ahead, what will happen next. In this trek, you will initially see only pine trees and rhododendron trees and food, and other wild species.

When you move from Chirbasa Camp to Bhojbasa Camp, you will start to see very beautiful mountain range, this route becomes a little easy and I will see you and wild sheep which are also known as mountain goats. Bhojbasa is a beautiful camp where there are also ashrams of Rishi muni.

 Trek Route from Bhaojbasa to Tapovan via Gaumukh Glacier

Today is beg day the route from Bhojbasa to Gaumukh and Tapovan is a bit tricky. These are moderate routes, but after the direct route to Gaumukh, you get about 03Km Glacier filled with stones and Cracks in the snow. One has to cross with the help of his guide, after crossing the glacier, there is about 1 km of the steep climb which meets directly at Tapovan, and after completing this climb you will reach Tapovan camp, this is the place where all four and peace Apart from nothing else, Shivling Peak and the Bhagirathi group on its left, which creates a different feeling in your mind that this was to happen, beautiful camp and grassland along which I flow with the Amer Ganga, whose stagnant waters hold the supernatural peace within you Will wake you up this is the best part of this trek

History of Gangotri Dham base camp of Tapovan Trek

Gangotri is a starting point of Tapovan trek, Gangotri is a holy town perched at an altitude of 3,415 m on Bhagirathi River’s banks in Uttarkashi district. According to the legend, it is Goddess Ganga’s shrine, and this holy site is the part of Char Dham, which holds a great place in the heart of Hindu mythology and Hindu devotees.

A temple “Gangotri” is present in this region, which was built by “Amar Singh Thapa” in the 19th Century. Therefore, the purest deity “Ganga” worshipped in this town. Here is the presence of many hot water springs nearby, and it is believed that a dip in the pure water of Ganges washes all the sins.

During Ashwamedha Yagna, King Sagar sent his 60,000 sons along with a horse, and the horse got lost, and the sons went in search of the horse to saint Kapila’s ashram; he was in deep meditation. The saint opened his eyes in anger and turned all 60,000 sons into ashes.

Then, Kapila advised Anshuman (grandson of King Sagar) to request Goddess Ganga to come on earth and cleanse all the ashes and provide salvation, but he failed.

Bhagirathi’s extreme meditation made the goddess Ganga come down to earth. Lord Shiva tied Ganga then distributed the water into many streams to save the planet from the dominant force.

A mixture of Spirituality and Adventure! in Tapovan Trek

During your trek, go through the source of River Ganga “Gomukh.” It is the snout of Gangotri Glacier. The trail makes its way through dense verdant forests, and the adventure begins. It is an excellent trek for adventure lovers because it includes crossing moraines, steep climbs, and traversing an amusing glacier.

So, Tapovan trek is for both devotees and avid hikers. It is a mixture of both spirituality and adventure.

Best Time to Do Tapovan  Trek ?

Tapovan trek  is a very beautiful and an uphill trek in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, The Tapovan Trek is great for those people who have a great passion for mountaineering and consider it a special purpose in their life. Tapovan is such a trek where you get to see more than one Himalayan mountain range.

We are the local people in uttarakhand District of Uttarkashi  who are doing this trek for years, we have every experience related to this trek.

The right time to do tapovan trek is from April 1st week to the last of June and then from the last of August to the last month of October.

specially in the months of April, may,  and June, snow is found in abundance here, which makes your trek very memorable and also a little difficult after Gaumukh Glacier. So this trek should not be considered too easy.

Tapovan  trek in April to June ?

Tapovan Trek Month in April and june gives a slightly different experience to Trekkers because in May you start getting snow bhojbasa Camp

The Tapovan trek starts from Gangotri  in Uttarakhand which comes in Gangotri National Park Range

In April, May and June, you get a combination of both greenery and snow, which makes the trek very spectacular. The weather in April, May and June is quite good and trek friendly, which makes trekking a lot of fun.

During the day the temperature of Tapovan trek is around ( 5°C to 10 °C  and during the night the temperature comes down to -1 °C  to -3 °C  which is not bad.

Views and treks in Tapovan trek provide a lot of peace to the mind during the day, while you wake up from one wake to another, Gaumukh and Tapovan trek  can always be one of the most close treks in your heart.

You will never consider yourself boring in Tapovan Trek, this trek can give you nothing but joy, You will get to see the Garhwal culture in this trek which will always keep you connected towards the mountain. Himalayas

Tapovan  trek in September or October

Tapovan trek is a little different in the months of September and October, this is because you will  find snow only summit day. or Gaumukh Glacier and near shivling base Camp Nil tal

But the beauty of the trek will not be lacking, the trek and nature adorn themselves with time and in different colors. Month of September and October are very good days to trek, at this time total greenery and at the end of October sometimes you can get to see live snow fall.

During the day the temperature of Tapovan trek is around Day time  5°C to 12 °C  and during the night the temperature comes down to 5 °C  to – 1 °C  which is very confirmable,

At this time the weather here will be very good for you , At this time it is even safe to trek here and there is no rain.

How Difficult is  Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Tapovan trek is Moderate trek , this trek comes in a moderate level,  I myself have done this trek sometimes with me, people who are trekking for the first time, we have done the entire trek, they used to need help somewhere, which we and our team used to help.

This trek is a bit difficult, after Gaumukh Glacier uphill trek  but if your fitness is good and you have it in your mind that I want to trek then you can do it absolutely. Where help is needed, our guides will support you, you just have to be strong and capable of the trek. One thing is that all you can do is to have courage and I myself am passionate.

A Moderate Trek with Enticing Views

Most importantly, Mt. Shivling accompanies you until you reach the celestial meadow of Tapovan. Moreover, other peaks visible from Tapovan is – Join heights and Bhagirathi groups 1, 2, 3 of peaks with several more snow-covered mountains.

But, the beginners should choose some Easy Level Treks and avoid treks like Tapovan. However, if your fitness is right and you are capable enough, then you can want to taste its adventure.

Tapovan trek safe for me ?

Yes Tapovan Trek is a safe trek if you are going with a good trekking team which you must know before booking yourself, It is important for you to know that the bow trekking organization with which we are going is right or not,

And if possible, trek with local trekking organization, you can do the same help all the time. then your trek can be very good and memorable

The minimum age required to trek Tapovan trek  is 15 years and maximum 55 years. The rest depends on your fitness .

Some special information about Tapovan Trek

Before heading towards the itinerary, it is essential to perceive the reason behind choosing the Gaumukh, Tapovan trek.

See firstly, the trekking distance is a total of by taxi 516 Km both sides and on foot 46 km, which is to cover into eight days Dehradun to Dehradun

Although, Tapovan trek is a high altitude mountain trek Altitudes is 4500 Meters – 14640 ft

The Starting trail is moderate as compared to other treks this is a difficult trek. So this trek is Not For Beginners

 Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature?

In other words, You got to see so many heavenly bodies at one place like the panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges, you can see pine forests, different variety of flora and fauna surpassing through bona fide Garhwali culture.

In fact, I think Do spare time in Interaction with our local’s team, and you will get to know about some of the ancient tales of Indian mythology and our local cultures, this is good ideas for trekkers

Beautiful landscapes so carry proper photo gear & Extra battery backup.

The backpack should not exceed 12 kg only

Weather conditions

Weather conditions depend on the time of the year trekkers are travelling.

Months from April, May, June June to September experience moderately good temperatures during the day with substantially colder nights accompanied by little to snow Tapovan Camp surrounding peak

In  Tapovan , you will have a beautiful experience of the temperature of both Green and Dry Valley areas

Why you should choose us ?

We’re here to give you the greatest experience possible through the eyes of highly skilled and qualified specialists who have a passion for adventure sports. We are community members attempting to promote our favorite adventure sports while also supporting local businesses. We, at Himalayan hikers, dedicate ourselves to providing you with an unforgettable experience.

Himalayan Hikers always make the trek from Trekkers memorable, I insist that you do not face any problem in any trek and you can always have a pleasant experience

Altitude we are going to cover in Tapovan Trek

Gangotri – 3415 Meter

Chirbasa – 3580 Meter

Bhojbasa – 3775 Meter

Gomukh – 4255 Meter

Tapovan trek – 4500 Meter

Key Points of Tapovan trek

Duration: – 7 Nights 8 Days – from Dehradun to Dehradun

Base camp: – Gangotri

Summer Temperature: – Day  5°C to 10°C) Night  2° C to 6° C)

Tapovan Altitude: – 4500 Meter

Best Time: – May, June, September, October

Trek Level: – Moderate

Trek distance: – On foot 46 Km – By taxi 516 km

 Tapovan Trek Route  – Start from Dehradun, Muussoorie, Suwakholi, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Chirbasa, Bhojbasa, Gaumukh Glacier, Tapovan

 Short Itinerary of  Tapovan Trek 

Day 1- Pick up to you from Dehradun railway station – Drive to Gangotri – 258 km) (10/11 Hours) (3415 Meter

Day 2 – Trek from Gangotri to Chirbasa camp (09 km) (5/6 Hours) (3580 Meter)

Day 3 – Trek from Chirbasa camp to Bhojbasa camp (5 km) (3/4 Hours) (3775 Meter)

Day 4 – Trek from Bhojbasa camp to via Gomukh to Tapovan camp (09 km) (6/7 Hours) (4500 Meter)

Day 5 – Exploration Day Nil Tal and Shivling base camp (4619 Meter) back to camp (4/5 Hours)

Day 6 – Trek from Tapovan to Bhojbasa camp (09 km) (5/6 Hours) (3775 Meter)

Day 7 – Trek from Bhojbasa camp to Gangotri (14 km) (6/7 Hours) (3415 Meter)

Day 8 – Drive from Gangotri to Dehradun by taxi (258 km) (10/ 11 Hours)

Your Travel Plan for Tapovan Trek

You can book train, air flight, and bus tickets for your journey only according to the information given by us.

The Tapovan trek will be of 6 days and 02 days of your journey total of 08 Days from Dehradun to Dehradun in Uttarakhand

First of all, all the trekkers will have to book their flight and train bus according to our time table as our pick up is from 6 am to 7 am, you will have to reach Dehradun in the morning

A taxi from Himalayan hikers will link you to Dehradun railway station

Himalayan Hikers organize transport to Gangotri base camp from Dehradun railway station

Our vehicles leave at 6:00 am to 7:00 am sharp from Dehradun. The taxi costs include your package for a Sharing Tempo Traveler

In Dehradun railway station you will get our staff that will arranged transport for you

The contacts no Transport coordinator or our office team will be give you a week ago to your departure

Please you guys book your transport facility according to your own time table, after Himalayan Hikers take all the responsibility of Dehradun from Dehradun, that you will not face any problem

How to reach Tapovan Trek ?

If you are travelling from Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai or Gujarat any other city, so you will have to come to Delhi, you will get a train from Delhi for Dehradun comfortably.

Option 01:- By Train

All trekkers booked yourself the

Nanda Devi Express to Dehradun (Train no is 12206 Departure 11:30 pm: – Reached Dehradun 5:45 am

Dehradun Express- to Dehradun (Train no is 12687 Departure -9:10 pm: – Reached Dehradun 5:00 am

Take the both overnight train Dehradun to from new Delhi- Dehradun Special A/C train from Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station the best option to you.

Train reached at Dehradun railway station morning 5:45 to 6:30 am if you Meet to Our office Member – joining to our upcoming batches and Group.

Dehradun to Gangotri Route Map

Option 02:- By Air

Jolly Grant airport is the nearest airport in Dehradun. Located about 27 km for the Dehradun city. There are flights available from all states to Dehradun, you can go online and book your tickets. These are easy and easy ways for you and you also save your time, Taxis are available from the airport to Dehradun at all time costs Rs. 1000/* one way pay to directly.

Option 03:- By Bus

You can reach Dehradun from Delhi by a bus, board it from (Delhi) Kashmiri Gate ISBT; it is good if you are booked the seats.

(Reach Dehradun Railway Station between 5:00 am to 6:00 am and vehicle will be arranged from there.)

ATM Point and Mobile Connectivity in Tapovan Trek

ATM Point

Before starting the journey to Tapovan trek , make sure that you need payments, and then take out the cash on the way, Uttarkashi market is the last place where you can withdraw cash from ATM, (If you want to withdraw money then do it in Dehradun.)

Mobile Connectivity

The phone does not work on this trek. Therefore, you should ensure that you do not have to make any important calls. . So make sure you finish all your important work and calls before starting the trek. Last Gangotri, your device will receive good networks.

What should you keep in mind for the Tapovan  trek?

Tapovan  trek  is as good as it is said, you also need to be prepared., Tapovan  trek  is a   moderate trek which starts from from Gangotri via Gamukh and ends after trek  same point Gangotri in Uttarakhand Himalayas

So what are the special things to keep in mind before coming on this trek?

Tapovan  trek  is one such trek, which you can do this  trek 1st week of April  to Last week of October , this is very safe trek in in District of Uttarkashi Uttarakhand

 Summer  Season

1. Summer trek to Tapovan trek is very special, the view and the temperature are all favorable to you
2. For summer trek, you have to bring only normal clothes, so that your trek can be good, there is no need for hot clothes, but in hiking it is also necessary to bring all the equipment which is necessary for you.
3. It is necessary to have 3 pairs of clothes from trekking, especially the poncho, you will have to bring every season
4. There is a very strong wind in the evening and in the morning in Tapovan
5. In the summer season, the temperature is always normal, so there is no need for hot clothes.
6. Morning evening and nights are cold in Tapovan trek, so it is necessary to carry some warm clothes, good jacket, warm thermal, this will help you and stay comfortably in the high altitude camp

Monsoon Season

1. The main reason why you should not do this trek in the monsoon season is that Uttarakhand receives a lot of rain during the monsoon season.month of July and August
2. Due to which there is a fear of falling stones from the mountains while going from Gangotri to Gaumukh.
3. Trekkers need to know about these, you can ask us anytime like, Trek route, trek map, Temperature, weather condition, difficulty level, trek starting point, end point, transport, view of the trek, best time to visit, How to reach tapovan trek , trek Itinerary, trek distance, Location etc, keep this information before going

Winter  Season

1. Tapovan trek is not in winter trek , the right time to do this trek is from 1st week April to last week of November
2. It snows around 6 to 8 feet in the winter season and it can be very risky to go here
3. We have special treks for you for winters that are safe and beautiful

Such as – Kedarkantha Trek, Har ki dun Trek, Dayara Bugyal Trek, Kuari Pass Trek, Brahmatal Trek, Dodital Trek, Vijay Top Trek, Nag Tibba Trek and many more.

What do we do for safety in Tapovan Trek trek?

First of all, the safety of trekkers is much more for us, if you see in the trek, then there are all the risks, which I do not think about.

Himalayan Hikers worry more about you that no one should ever have any problem in the trek.

What should we and you keep more safety in the trek

1. Whenever you are going for any trek, it is very important that you go completely fit and ready.
2. The trek is Moderate / difficult, if you make your feet and your mind calm and strong, you will find the trek very easy.
3. While trekking, keep in mind that you are walking on the right route or not always with your guide.
4. Most people look somewhere and where they are walking, this can cause twitching in your legs, which can ruin your entire trek.
5. It is important to ask your doctor if you have any medical problems
6. I should always keep my medical kit with me, it is very important.
7. Himalayan Hikers always keep a medical kit with you, such as oxygen cylinders, medicine to be given in emergency on the trek
8. If any trekkers have any more problems, then they are brought back to the base camp by laying them in the stretcher.
9. Our camp in Tapovan trek is around the 7000 ft to 14000 ft where you can not have any big problem of oxygen
10. In case of any medical problem, the help of your guide or a well-informed trekkers should be taken
11. If there is major health problems in Tapovan trek, then Nearest Hospital is in Uttarkashi which is about 116 Kms away from Gaumukh Tapovan trek
12. Remember that when we go on any trek, we go from low altitude to high altitude, it does not cause much problem on us.
13. Our camps also move forward day by day and our bodies also work with the altitudes that are safe for trekkers
14. Along with the trek we keep getting acclimatization