Gaumukh , Gangotri
About Gaumukh
Gomukh or Goumukh is a terminus of Gangotri Glacier and is considered the point of origination of Bagirathi River or the Ganga river. Goumukh translates as ‘mouth of a cow.’ Crisp white mountains stand in the background, freshwater flows from a mouth in the mountain said to resemble that of a cow. This is the start of the Bhagarathi river, the air is cool in your lungs and mist blows across the valley. Goumukh is about twenty two kilometers trek from Gangotri. While on the trek to Goumukh enjoy the Chir trees expanse at the Chirbasa. The route after Bhujbasa is quite difficult as it is a boulder zone. Enjoy the ShivlingaMountains throughout the way.
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Nandanvan & Tapovan, Uttarakhand
*2 km from Gaumukh - See map
Nandanvan & Tapovan is a very challenging trek. 6kms from the Gangotri, opposite to Gangotri glacier, Nandanvan offers breath taking views of...
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Vasuki Tal, Uttarakhand
*5.6 km from Gaumukh - See map
Vasuki Tal, 8Km from Kedarnath temple, in Rudraprayag district of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand in India is the enchanting lake where lord Vishnu is...
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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*7.3 km from Gaumukh - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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Khatling Glacier Trek, Uttarakhand
*13 km from Gaumukh - See map
Khatling Glacier Trek in Uttarakhand is an adventurous trek that begins from Ghuttu in Tehri district. The glacier is the source of Bhilangna...
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Submerged Shiva Linga, Uttarakhand
19.8 km from Gaumukh - See map
A natural rock in the riverbed is considered to be in the shape of a linga, the shape so often used to represent Lord Shiva. In Hindu myth, Shiva...
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Dayara Bughal, Uttarakhand
20 km from Gaumukh - See map
Dayara Bughal is one of the most beautiful places in India. Green meadows stretch while white meadows stand in the background. This is where...
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Nachiketa Tal, Uttarakhand
20.7 km from Gaumukh - See map
This tranquil spot rewards trekkers with scents of oaks, pines and rhododendrons. The still water reflects the trees, and sometimes a bird calls...
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Deoriya Tal (Devariyatal), Uttarakhand
*28.1 km from Gaumukh - See map
Deoriya Tal or Devariyatal is a lake at high elevation of 2438 meters surrounded by Rhododendron and Oak forests of Kedarnath Wildlife...
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Rudranath, Uttarakhand
*31.5 km from Gaumukh - See map
Rudranath is the third temple that has to be visited while on the Panch kedar Pilgrimage. The other four are Kedarnath, Tungnath, Madhyammaheswar...
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Kalpeshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
*31.6 km from Gaumukh - See map
Kalpeshwar (Fifth Abode of lord Shiva) is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, that can be trekked to from Urgam village. Trekking in the Himilayas...
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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*33 km from Gaumukh - See map
Dodital Lake (also known as Dhundi Lake) in Uttarakhand is a popular trekking destination as it is located at an altitude of almost 10,000 ft....
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Dharali, Uttarakhand
37.1 km from Gaumukh - See map
Dharali is located in picturesque district of Uttarkashi and is famous for apple orchards. Located on banks of River Ganga one can indulge in...
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