Know Everything About Gomukh Trek Uttarakhand:
Gomukh is the origin point of the river Ganga. Gomukh also known as Gaumukh literally meaning “Mouth of a Cow” and Gomukh Glacier is the second-largest glacier of India with 4kms width and 30 km length. Gomukh Glacier first in organism Siachen. The Himalayan mountains visible through this trek are Sudarshan, Shivling, Kharchkund, Bhagirathi sisters, and more, it is also known as the Trekking destination,
Gomukh Glacier one of the most famous and satisfying treks in the Garhwal Himalayas, the Gomukh is open for trekkers and pilgrims from May to October, the trek closed during winters because of heavy snowfall. Gomukh is the origin point of the river Ganga But the river is not known as Garage it is known as “Bhagirathi
Main highlights of Gomukh Trek:
Longitude & Latitude: 78.51305N. 30.3875E
Gomukh weather: almost coldly weather round the year.
The main food in Gomukh: Kafuli Bhat, Phaanu Bhat, Kandalee ka saag, Chainsoo, Kumaoni raita, Jhangora ki kheer, Gulgula,
Near visited place in Gomukh: Gangotri. Chirbasas. Ganga-Mata temple. Gomukh Tapovan,
Best Season visit: May, June, and Mid August to October,
Stay in Gomukh: hotels, guest house, Camping,
Nearest bus station Gomukh: Uttarkhasi. Rishikesh. Haridwar
Mobile network in Gomukh: Indian mobile networks do not properly work this trek. But BSNL network will be available at Gangotri Uttarakhasi.
History of Gaumukh:
The Gangotri Glacier is a major Hindu pilgrimage site and is the major source of the Bhagirathi river making important tributaries of the gangs. Hindu people devotees in the icy waters near Gangotri town. Hindu visitors say that Gomukh Glacier Glacier is one of the best holiest places Uttarakhasi. and Indian tourists and other country tourists who come to Gomukh and witness the beauty and take blessings of Maa Ganga. Gomukh nearest place to the Tapoven and the entire place such a beautiful and breathtaking place. Gaumukh is the best trekking destination in Uttarakhand. (Gaumukh located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand)
Gomukh and Gomukh in the Puranas. it is said that a guide boy searching for his lost sheep reached near this glacier in Gangotri, the snout or terminus of which exactly looked like the mouth of a cow and he started calling it as “Gaumkh” and got its name Gomukh,
How to reach Gomukh trek Uttarakhasi:
You can get a permit from the forest department office in Uttarkashi for trekking to Gomukh. You can Need photo ID proof of trekkers and details of guide/porters. The Gomukh trek starts from Gangotri. And most important permit required for a person to be able to trek to Gaumukh. 150 permits per day daily limit and it is issued on a first-come and first-served basis.
Essential items for visit to Gomukh Uttarakhasi :
- Trekking shoes: you need good trekking shoes
- Backpacks: rain cover. head torch with batteries, water bottles. Sunglasses Clothing: warm dresses. Caps,
- Toiletries: personal small towel, toilet paper, soaps, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc
- Other: some dry fruits’. Medicines,
Brief Detail:
- Day 1 to reach: Dehradun to Gangotri,
- Day 2 to reach: day 2 at Gangotri(1072 ft)
- Day 3 to reach: Gangotri to Chirbassa(16681ft)
- Day 4 to reach: Chirbassa to BHhojwasa(12435ft)
- Day 5 to reach: Bhojwasa to Jhada Pathar Gomukh Tapovan(14600ft)
- Day 6 to reach: Tapovan to Chirbassa(11681ft)
- Day 7 to reach: Chirbasa to Gangotri(10172 ft)
- Day 8 to reach: complete your trek and Depart for Dehradun.
How to reach Gomukh By Bus:
There are lots of buses available from Rishikesh, Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Haridwar, the nearest bus station of Gomukh Uttarakhand. The state transport bus terminals in Uttarakhand are located just outside the railway station. And situated at the end of NH108 Uttarakhand.
How to reach Gomukh by train:
The nearest railway station is located in Haridwar, and the distance of Haridwar to Gomukh 240 km, this station is well connected to major cities like Delhi. Dehradun and etc.
How to reach Gomukh by Air: Jollygrant airport the nearest airport to Uttarakhand,
Most Famous Places to visit in Gomukh Trek Uttrakhand:
Top sights in Gomukh:
Gangotri Glacier
Gangotri glacier is situated in Uttarakhasi. India in a section nearest Tibet. This Glacier one of the highest Glacier in the Himalayas estimated volume of over 29 cubic km. The glacier is about 31 km long and 3 to 5 km wide.
Shivling in Uttarakhasi:
Shivling in Uttarakhand it is a mountain at Tapovan. Part of Gangotri group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalaya, nearest the Gangotri Glacier. Shivlings is known as symbol of Shivalinga,
Meru peak:
Meru peak is a mountain in Garhwal Himalayas. The State of Uttarakhand. Meru peak it is the highly challenging route for tourist. It is 6,650 meters high, location is Gangotri national park, Uttarakhand,
Gangotri National Park:
The Gangotri national park is a national park of Uttarkhasi Uttarakhand, situated is 2.380 km. Gangotri national part beautiful and attractive place in Uttarakhasi.
Gomukh Tapovan:
Tapovan’s most well-known place in Uttarakhand is the area above the Gangotri Glacier at one of the major sources off Ganga, Gomukh Tapovan is situated 4,464(14640 feet). Gangotri is the nearest road to Tapovan where it is located at a trekking distance of 20 km. Local bus and taxi available from major cities of Uttarakhand like Dehradun. Rishikesh. Uttarkashi.
Top Best hotels in Gomukh Nearby Uttarakhasi:
Uttarakhand called a Devbumi and every year thousands of tourists visit uttarakhasi, So One can easily find 3-star and 5-star hotels at uttarakhasi. You can book hotels online and offline under the different set of budgets
List of top hotels in Uttarakhasi:
. Chauhan Annexi (4 –star)
· Toorani Resort( 5-star)(price-5,725)
· Kuflon Basics(5-star)( price-4,600)
· Hotel Guru kripa(4-star)
· GMVN tourist resort(4- star)
· TRH Uttarahasi(4-star)
Things to do in Gomukh Uttarkhasi:
Gomukh near Uttarakhasi is one of the most beautiful and adventure trekking places in Uttarakhand. Which are the best places to go for trekking in Uttarakashi. Like Dodital Trek. Gomukh Tapovan. Gangotri. etc.
· Taste of the Adventure trekking
· Try Mountaineering
· Click photo shots of Snowy peaks
· Wander Amid Apple and Walnut Plantation,
· Visit Gangotri –the Scenic Char-Dham
· Climb Mountain
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