Gangotri Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

katieschr · Jun 7th, 2009, 16:02

I want to hike to Gaumukh and possibly Topovan in June, during the busy pilgrimage season. Will I be able to find a place to sleep (tent or dorm) in Bhojhasa when I arrive, or should I try to make reservations ahead of time (that's possible with GMVN tourist bungalows)? I know it's a busy time of year and I don't want to get stuck out in the cold.
Thanks.

chalchalachal · Jun 8th, 2009, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by katieschr

I want to hike to Gaumukh and possibly Topovan in June, during the busy pilgrimage season. Will I be able to find a place to sleep (tent or dorm) in Bhojhasa when I arrive, or should I try to make reservations ahead of time (that's possible with GMVN tourist bungalows)? I know it's a busy time of year and I don't want to get stuck out in the cold.
Thanks.

you will easily get an accomodation with food in bhoojbasa & Tapovan at Lalbaba ashram & mounibaba/Mataji ashram respectively for a nominal cost. No need to make prior reservation.

TechLiveMANA · Jun 15th, 2009, 14:39

Just came back from Tapovan trek yesterday..
If you need a guide.. Contact Amod Panwar... We hired him and he took care of the rest...
Mob: 09412076058

Quote:

Originally Posted by chalchalachal

you will easily get an accomodation with food in bhoojbasa & Tapovan at Lalbaba ashram & mounibaba/Mataji ashram respectively for a nominal cost. No need to make prior reservation.

chits007 · Jun 15th, 2009, 15:47

Post your pics , experince and itinerary...

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechLiveMANA

Just came back from Tapovan trek yesterday..
If you need a guide.. Contact Amod Panwar... We hired him and he took care of the rest...
Mob: 09412076058

debajyoti · Jul 2nd, 2009, 15:15

Hi All,
Is Kandi/Dandi’s available from Gangotri to Gaumukh?
If so , can anybody tell me what is the approx charge..??

Thanks
Debajyoti

tilak2909 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by debajyoti

Hi All,
Is Kandi/Dandi’s available from Gangotri to Gaumukh?
If so , can anybody tell me what is the approx charge..??

Thanks
Debajyoti

you can get pitthu/porters to carry your stuff, mainly people hire them for their camping equiptments

debajyoti · Jul 10th, 2009, 14:11

Hi All,
Myself and my parents are planning to visit Gangotri-Gaumukh during first week of October-09.
I am thinking to arrange ponies for my parents from Gangotri to Bhujwasa.
I am planning to go upto Tapoban with Guide, while my parents will be staying @Bhujwasa after visiting Gaumukh.

Our itinerary is given below..

1/10 : Reach Haridwar . Stay @Haridwar
2/10 : Haridwar -> Uttarkashi Stay@Uttarkashi
3/10 : Uttarkashi(Arrangement for Permit process and hiring Tents/Sleeping bag)->Gangotri Stay@Gangotri
4/10 : Stay @Gangotri for acclimatization
5/10 : Gangotri -> Bhujwasa Stay@Bhujwasa
6/10 : Bhujwasa -> Gaumukh -> Tapoban Stay@Tapoban
7/10 : Tapoban -> Bhujwasa
8/10 : Bhujwasa -> Gangotri -> Uttarkashi Stay @Uttarkashi
9/10 : Uttarkashi to Haridwar Stay @Haridwar

Please comment..

a) If any change/updation/correction is required in the above program.
b) Whether the ponies will come back to Gangotri on the same day they left from there
c) Any extra precautions required for my parents

Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks
Debajyoti..

sks551 · Jul 10th, 2009, 17:09

Hi Debajyoti,

We are doing a similar trip during first week of Oct.
We might meet you guys while trekking. I noticed that you are from Kolkata - true Bengali..

Please read the following thread which will give you lots of info:
Trip to Gangotri and Gaumukh

Please note that the trekking rules have changed since 2008 and no ponies or Palkis are allowed for the Gaumukh trekking. You just walk and walk…

You also have to apply for trekking permission from DFO’s office at Uttarkashi.

debajyoti · Jul 10th, 2009, 17:34

Hi Sks551,
Thanks for the reply..

Actually , I think some 15 ponies are allowed to enter into the Gangotry National Park per day.So i am thinking to avail that for my parents.

Yes, Yes ..i am aware of the permission process.. I am thinking to FAX the permission letter within couple of days..

Have You FAX'ed the permission letter to DFO office already?

Yes sks551,i am from Kolkata..But for last 4 years i am staying out of "City of Joy"

(Moved from Bangalore to Chennai recently)

Hope to see you during treeking

Debajyoti..

sks551 · Jul 10th, 2009, 17:39

[quote=debajyoti;764474]Hi Sks551,
Thanks for the reply..

Actually , I think some 15 ponies are allowed to enter into the Gangotry National Park per day.So i am thinking to avail that for my parents.

Please read the following:
http://uttarkashi.nic.in/Dept/tourism/goumukh.PDF

Please research a bit more and you will find that only 150 people are allowed per day and no ponies or mules are allowed.

Rajahindustani · Jul 10th, 2009, 17:45

Hi,

You can easily find guides thare and can stay in dadhi ashram and many Dharmshalas is there.

cheers.
raja

debajyoti · Jul 10th, 2009, 17:52

Yes, i have gone through the pdf regarding permission process.
I clarified those facts(Regarding movement of ponies) from DFO,Uttarkashi.I asked repetedly , and they told me that 15 ponies are allowed to go upto Bhujwasa.

sks551 · Jul 10th, 2009, 18:01

I am glad you asked them to clarify this.
As my Hindi is not up to scratch, I haven’t spoken to them. I relied on the information given in the pdf document, IndiaMike and others who have done this trek.

We will be trekking to Bhojbasa on 9th Oct. When are you doing this trek?

debajyoti · Jul 10th, 2009, 18:07

If everything goes fine,we will be going to Bhujwasa from Gangotri on 5th Oct..

sks551 · Jul 10th, 2009, 22:04

Ahh, you will have finished trekking before we get there.
It would have been nice to meet you and your family, but best of luck any way.

Jun 7th, 2009, 16:02	#31
katieschr Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: US Posts: 2	sleeping reservations? I want to hike to Gaumukh and possibly Topovan in June, during the busy pilgrimage season. Will I be able to find a place to sleep (tent or dorm) in Bhojhasa when I arrive, or should I try to make reservations ahead of time (that's possible with GMVN tourist bungalows)? I know it's a busy time of year and I don't want to get stuck out in the cold. Thanks.

Jul 10th, 2009, 14:11	#37
debajyoti Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata(Presently in Chennai) Posts: 110	Jai Ma Ganga Hi All, Myself and my parents are planning to visit Gangotri-Gaumukh during first week of October-09. I am thinking to arrange ponies for my parents from Gangotri to Bhujwasa. I am planning to go upto Tapoban with Guide, while my parents will be staying @Bhujwasa after visiting Gaumukh. Our itinerary is given below.. 1/10 : Reach Haridwar . Stay @Haridwar 2/10 : Haridwar -> Uttarkashi Stay@Uttarkashi 3/10 : Uttarkashi(Arrangement for Permit process and hiring Tents/Sleeping bag)->Gangotri Stay@Gangotri 4/10 : Stay @Gangotri for acclimatization 5/10 : Gangotri -> Bhujwasa Stay@Bhujwasa 6/10 : Bhujwasa -> Gaumukh -> Tapoban Stay@Tapoban 7/10 : Tapoban -> Bhujwasa 8/10 : Bhujwasa -> Gangotri -> Uttarkashi Stay @Uttarkashi 9/10 : Uttarkashi to Haridwar Stay @Haridwar Please comment.. a) If any change/updation/correction is required in the above program. b) Whether the ponies will come back to Gangotri on the same day they left from there c) Any extra precautions required for my parents Any other suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks Debajyoti..

Jul 10th, 2009, 17:34	#39
debajyoti Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata(Presently in Chennai) Posts: 110	Hi Hi Sks551, Thanks for the reply.. Actually , I think some 15 ponies are allowed to enter into the Gangotry National Park per day.So i am thinking to avail that for my parents. Yes, Yes ..i am aware of the permission process.. I am thinking to FAX the permission letter within couple of days.. Have You FAX'ed the permission letter to DFO office already? Yes sks551,i am from Kolkata..But for last 4 years i am staying out of "City of Joy" (Moved from Bangalore to Chennai recently) Hope to see you during treeking Debajyoti..

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debajyoti Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata(Presently in Chennai) Posts: 110	Yes, i have gone through the pdf regarding permission process. I clarified those facts(Regarding movement of ponies) from DFO,Uttarkashi.I asked repetedly , and they told me that 15 ponies are allowed to go upto Bhujwasa.

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sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	I am glad you asked them to clarify this. As my Hindi is not up to scratch, I haven’t spoken to them. I relied on the information given in the pdf document, IndiaMike and others who have done this trek. We will be trekking to Bhojbasa on 9th Oct. When are you doing this trek?

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