Gaumukh: Explore The Source Of The Bhagirathi River!

Written By Ruchika Mandora

In the Hindu religion, the most holy river is the Ganga, which starts at Gaumukh on the Gangotri Glacier.

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This is the only place in the Ganga Valley where you can see Bhagirathi peak I, II, III, Raktvan, Shivling Peak, and Matri Peak.

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Gaumukh trek starts from Gangotri . You canvisit the Gangotri Temple first and then take the steep stairs on your left to the Gaumukh Trek track.

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The trip to the forest checkpost is about 2-3 kilometres. 6:00 AM is check-in time. So, leave Gangotri before 5:00 AM to reach at the checkpost before it opens.

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Early starts offer amazing insights and flexibility if you change your plans midday. But, because the authorized office opened at 8:00 AM, leave Gangotri around then.

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Summer and fall are the best times to visit Gaumukh-Taovan Trek, from May to June and September to the last week of October.

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Activities

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Valley of Flowers

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On the Gaumukh Tapovan trek, Bhojbasa is the last place to stay and dine. Other from this, there is no place to stop and eat during the trek.

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