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Trekkers witness jaw-dropping mountain views from Gaumukh Tapovan trek

Trekkers witness jaw-dropping mountain views from Gaumukh Tapovan trek

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By Latika Payak

2023-09-29

The latest group of trekkers from the Gaumukh Tapovan trek are raving about the stunning mountain views from the trek. 

We’re in the middle of the Gaumukh Tapovan trekking season. And the latest photos show Mt. Shivling and the Bhagirathi Sisters under the brilliant blue skies with a foreground of fiery vegetation. 

This is the only time of the year when you see such vibrant colours in nature, especially en route to Chirbasa and in patches on the way to Tapovan. 

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Vibrant colours of autumn on the Gaumukh Tapovan trail as Bhagirathi Sisters loom over the landscape. Photo by Lay Naik.

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Moon rise over the Bhagirathi Sisters. Photo by Lay Naik

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The stunning autumn view of Mt. Shivling. Photo by Lay Naik.

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Camping at Tapovan with Mt. Shivling rising right in front. Photo by Kaisu Walter

The minimum temperature is dipping to sub-zero levels. “The dew on tents is freezing. Even the Akash Ganga river, which flows through Tapovan is freezing in places,” shares Trek Leader Kaisu Walter. The crisp air and clear weather make this the perfect time to witness stunning views of the Greater Himalayas. 

Four more groups are scheduled to do the Gaumukh Tapovan trek in the coming weeks. 

We’re constantly in touch with our teams on the trek. And we’ll keep sharing all relevant updates with you right here.

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Latika Payak

Senior Content Writer

About the author

Latika is a Senior Content Writer and one of the rare team members who has seen Indiahikes from its initial days. She was among the first few to begin creating content at Indiahikes, documenting treks around Maharasthra, interviewing trekkers and writing their stories.

Latika started trekking after joining Indiahikes and has trekked to Roopkund, Hampta Pass, Kedarkantha, Dayara Bugyal, Tarsar Marsar, and Har Ki Dun.

With a strong background in print media and have worked with several publications. Latika is always hunting for great stories hidden in the folds of the mountains. Horror stories from ancient routes and villages of the Himalayas are her favourite.

She is presently working on bringing out news from the remote trekking regions of our country.

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