Gaumukh & Tapovan vs Pindari Glacier
Pick Gaumukh & Tapovan for
a spiritual journey, photography, fewer days
Pick Pindari Glacier for
tight budgets
| Gaumukh & Tapovan | Pindari Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Gangotri, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Song, Bageshwar |
| Highest point | 4,460 m | 3,900 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 36 km | about 90 km |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 8–9 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,600 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Not advised | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Gangotri National Park permit; daily entry cap — book in advance. | Forest permit at Song; check current fee. |
Gaumukh & Tapovan: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Pindari Glacier: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely