Gaumukh & Tapovan vs Nag Tibba
Pick Gaumukh & Tapovan for
nature, adventure, a spiritual journey
Pick Nag Tibba for
tight budgets, camping, first-timers, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Gaumukh & Tapovan | Nag Tibba | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Gangotri, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Pantwari, Tehri |
| Highest point | 4,460 m | 3,022 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 36 km | about 16 km |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 3 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹1,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Not advised | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Gangotri National Park permit; daily entry cap — book in advance. | None. |
Gaumukh & Tapovan: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Nag Tibba: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely