Gaumukh

Gaumukh is India's second-largest Glacier, measuring 30 kilometers in length and 4 kilometers in width, behind Siachen. Shivling is one of the Himalayan peaks observed on this hike. Sudarshan, Meru, the Bhagirathi sisters, Kharch Kund, and other deities. The Gaumukh should be in your Gangotri tour package.

The Gaumukh - Tapovan - Nandanvan Circuit, one of the most popular and rewarding treks in the Garhwal Himalayas, not only allows you to camp at the foot of a majestic Himalayan peak, but it also involves traversing the vast Glacier, the source of the Ganga River.

According to Hindu legend, Gaumukh is the source of the sacred river Ganga, which Hindus worship. According to local folklore, a shepherd child found the Glacier in Gangotri while looking for his missing sheep and christened it 'Gomukh' due to its uncanny resemblance to a cow's mouth. From then on, numerous sages, hermits, religious people, and visitors visited the site to worship. The village appears in the Puranas as well.

Why is Gaumukh famous?

It is India's second-largest Glacier. In Hindu mythology, the village is a pilgrimage site where pilgrims come to see the Gangotri holy temple and view the Gomukh - the lip of the Gangotri glacier and the emergence of the holy Ganga river.

Is the trek difficult? 

Gaumukh Tapovan is a moderate to difficult trip. Therefore, you should be physically prepared for it. Even though it is a demanding journey, a beginner can complete it with the proper preparation. The walk offers spectacular mountain vistas. You get spectacular views of Mt.

How high is Gaumukh's peak?

Gomukh is the Gangotri glacier's terminus. In the background, the Bhagirathi peaks rise. The peak is located 18 kilometers from Gangotri in the Bhagirathi foothills at a height of 4255 meters. Among the places to visit in Gangotri, the Gaumukh trek is the most beautiful and popular. 

What is the best time for Gaumukh?

The best season to visit Gaumukh - Tapovan Trek is usually in the summer and fall, from May to June and September to the last week of October. Winters and rains in this area are exceedingly unpleasant. Thus, the trek remains closed during those months.