Trip to Gangotri and Gaumukh

sks551 · May 5th, 2009, 17:24

Thank you for all the replies so far...

What is the distance like from Bhijbasa – Gaumukh and from Gaumukh – Tapovan and how long does it take to do each of these teak?

We are thinking on a slightly different plan:
Is it possible to make this trek Bhijbasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan – Bhijbasa in one day?

Due to steep climb needed for Tapovan my wife doesn’t want to go up to Tapovan.

Is it practical and safe to leave her at Gaumukh while I trek up to Tapovan and back to Gaumukh later in the day? I was hoping to camp one night at Tapovan but I think that might not be possible.

spicetrekker · May 5th, 2009, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sks551

Thank you for all the replies so far...

What is the distance like from Bhijbasa – Gaumukh and from Gaumukh – Tapovan and how long does it take to do each of these teak? around 4+ 2 kms

We are thinking on a slightly different plan:
Is it possible to make this trek Bhijbasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan – Bhijbasa in one day? yes but unless you are fit it is triing, staying at Tapovan has its charm

Due to steep climb needed for Tapovan my wife doesn’t want to go up to Tapovan.

Is it practical and safe to leave her at Gaumukh while I trek up to Tapovan and back to Gaumukh later in the day? I was hoping to camp one night at Tapovan but I think that might not be possible.

I think it is safe to leave her at Bhojbhasa, in fact it is safe to leave her for the night also as there are many lone lady trekkers who come and stay at bhojbhasa, well leaving her alone for the night may or may not be safe for you

sks551 · May 6th, 2009, 23:50

I have been reading about the trek between Gaumukh and Tapovan.
Although it is a short distance but I understand it is steeper and one has to walk over glacier. I have seen photos of the steeper section but I am not sure about the glacier part. I am sure that a lot of people have done this section; could you describe the difficulty please? I am fairly fit but I need to prepare in my own mind what to expect.

Sajish · May 7th, 2009, 00:32

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Originally Posted by sks551

I have been reading about the trek between Gaumukh and Tapovan.
Although it is a short distance but I understand it is steeper and one has to walk over glacier. I have seen photos of the steeper section but I am not sure about the glacier part. I am sure that a lot of people have done this section; could you describe the difficulty please? I am fairly fit but I need to prepare in my own mind what to expect.

I'm sorry this a quick reply (as I did not go into the previous posts). Gaumukh to Tapovan can be handled without MAJOR hiccups.
Are you taking a guide?

spicetrekker · May 7th, 2009, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by sks551

I have been reading about the trek between Gaumukh and Tapovan.
Although it is a short distance but I understand it is steeper and one has to walk over glacier. I have seen photos of the steeper section but I am not sure about the glacier part. I am sure that a lot of people have done this section; could you describe the difficulty please? I am fairly fit but I need to prepare in my own mind what to expect.

I dont see it as a major issue. the glacial moraine can be a bit slippery and jumping on boulders can be tiring but if you go to Gaumukh then Tapovan has to be attempted.

sks551 · May 7th, 2009, 18:46

Sajish/Spicetrekker
Thanks to you both.
I am going to go up to Tapovan; I need to persuade my wife to join me.
We are thinking to hire at least one (may be two) guides/porters to assist us carrying our load. We also need to hire camping gear; where is the best place?

Hopefully one of the porters will help my wife to go over the glacier and the steep sections.

What sort of car should we hire from Delhi?
Should we hire an “Ambassador” car or go for “Jeep” or similar?

delhiwala · May 7th, 2009, 19:36

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Originally Posted by sks551

We are thinking to hire at least one (may be two) guides/porters to assist us carrying our load. We also need to hire camping gear; where is the best place?

Upto Gomukh no need for guide, but for Tapovan, hiring a guide is good idea. Once you reach there contact GMVN TRH or ask your hotel, they'll suggest you Guide and porters.

You may hire camping gear from Rishikesh.

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What sort of car should we hire from Delhi?
Should we hire an “Ambassador” car or go for “Jeep” or similar?

Car will take you up to Gangotri only, so any one will do ! No need for 4WD here.

sks551 · May 7th, 2009, 19:52

Thanks delhiwala,
Do we need to carry our sleeping bags? Can you hire them from Rishikesh and are they clean? We will be doing overnight stops at Bhojbasa , do they provide sleeping bags etc?

delhiwala · May 7th, 2009, 20:03

Regarding Sleeping Bags, I'll say buy your own. They come cheap. Bhojbasa has GMVN place or you may stay at ashram. But at Tapovan you'll need them.

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Originally Posted by sks551

Do we need to carry our sleeping bags? Can you hire them from Rishikesh and are they clean? We will be doing overnight stops at Bhojbasa , do they provide sleeping bags etc?

sks551 · May 8th, 2009, 15:24

Can you buy sleeping bags from Rishikesh? What sort of price do U expect to pay?
I don't want to carry my sleeping bags from UK.

tilak2909 · May 8th, 2009, 15:36

hi, find the details of road/route,
DELHI - GANGOTRI

DELHI
55 km
MEERUT
52 km
MUZAFFARNAGAR
48 km
ROORKEE
30 km
HARIDWAR
24 km
RISHIKESH
16 km
NARENDERNAGAR
46 km
CHAMBA
57 km
DHARASU BEND
28 km
UTTARKASHI
29 km
BHATWARI
46 km
HARSHIL
26 km
GANGOTRI
19 TREK
GAUMUKH
hope it will benefit you

We are planning to do this trip at the beginning of Oct this year.

delhiwala · May 8th, 2009, 16:11

Welcome to IM Dear Tilak,

sks551 · May 8th, 2009, 17:08

Hi tilak
Thanks for the info.
It’s only about 450km from Delhi. Do you know what the quality of the roads like? Do I need to take travel sickness tablets?
We are also planning to make this trip first or second week of Oct this year.
You never know we might even meet while trekking…

tilak2909 · May 8th, 2009, 17:17

hi,
the roads are preety good except slight congestion on delhi-merrut-muzzfarnagar highway. rest roads on hills are nice upto gangotri...

tilak2909 · May 8th, 2009, 17:21

trek distance:
gangotri to gaumukh 19km
gaumukh to tapoban 4 km
tapoban to nandanvan 6 km
nandanvan to gaumukh direct 6 km

May 8th, 2009, 15:36	#26
tilak2909 Where Eagles Dare Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 866	gantotri-gaumukh hi, find the details of road/route, DELHI - GANGOTRI DELHI 55 km MEERUT 52 km MUZAFFARNAGAR 48 km ROORKEE 30 km HARIDWAR 24 km RISHIKESH 16 km NARENDERNAGAR 46 km CHAMBA 57 km DHARASU BEND 28 km UTTARKASHI 29 km BHATWARI 46 km HARSHIL 26 km GANGOTRI 19 TREK GAUMUKH hope it will benefit you We are planning to do this trip at the beginning of Oct this year.

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May 5th, 2009, 17:24	#16
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Thank you for all the replies so far... What is the distance like from Bhijbasa – Gaumukh and from Gaumukh – Tapovan and how long does it take to do each of these teak? We are thinking on a slightly different plan: Is it possible to make this trek Bhijbasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan – Bhijbasa in one day? Due to steep climb needed for Tapovan my wife doesn’t want to go up to Tapovan. Is it practical and safe to leave her at Gaumukh while I trek up to Tapovan and back to Gaumukh later in the day? I was hoping to camp one night at Tapovan but I think that might not be possible.

May 6th, 2009, 23:50	#18
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	I have been reading about the trek between Gaumukh and Tapovan. Although it is a short distance but I understand it is steeper and one has to walk over glacier. I have seen photos of the steeper section but I am not sure about the glacier part. I am sure that a lot of people have done this section; could you describe the difficulty please? I am fairly fit but I need to prepare in my own mind what to expect.

May 7th, 2009, 18:46	#21
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Sajish/Spicetrekker Thanks to you both. I am going to go up to Tapovan; I need to persuade my wife to join me. We are thinking to hire at least one (may be two) guides/porters to assist us carrying our load. We also need to hire camping gear; where is the best place? Hopefully one of the porters will help my wife to go over the glacier and the steep sections. What sort of car should we hire from Delhi? Should we hire an “Ambassador” car or go for “Jeep” or similar?

May 7th, 2009, 19:52	#23
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Thanks delhiwala, Do we need to carry our sleeping bags? Can you hire them from Rishikesh and are they clean? We will be doing overnight stops at Bhojbasa , do they provide sleeping bags etc?

May 8th, 2009, 15:24	#25
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Can you buy sleeping bags from Rishikesh? What sort of price do U expect to pay? I don't want to carry my sleeping bags from UK.

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delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Welcome to IM Dear Tilak,

May 8th, 2009, 17:08	#28
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Hi tilak Thanks for the info. It’s only about 450km from Delhi. Do you know what the quality of the roads like? Do I need to take travel sickness tablets? We are also planning to make this trip first or second week of Oct this year. You never know we might even meet while trekking…

May 8th, 2009, 17:17	#29
tilak2909 Where Eagles Dare Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 866	hi, the roads are preety good except slight congestion on delhi-merrut-muzzfarnagar highway. rest roads on hills are nice upto gangotri...

May 8th, 2009, 17:21	#30
tilak2909 Where Eagles Dare Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 866	trek distance: gangotri to gaumukh 19km gaumukh to tapoban 4 km tapoban to nandanvan 6 km nandanvan to gaumukh direct 6 km