Mt. Shivling, Tapovan To experience the  wonder-struck beauty of this  high altitude alphine meadows   you need permission  from  DFO (Distr...

Permit Detail for Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Mt. shivling in Tapovan
Mt. Shivling, Tapovan

To experience the wonder-struck beauty of this high altitude alphine meadows you need permission from DFO (District Forest office). It can be obtained either online or in person from District Forest Office in Uttarkashi or at the forest office in Gangotri 


Perched at an elevation of 14,600ft, Gaumukh Tapovan, trails takes you to the lap of the mountains via dense forest, steep climbs, traversing the awe-inspiring glaciers.


Permit Details for Gaumukh-Tapovan Trek are as follows
Entry Limit: Only 150 permits are issued daily on first-come-first-served basis.

 Documents Required: You need to fill the form with personal details such as name, address etc. attached with government authorize identity proofs like Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter’s ID.

 Permit Cost & Duration:  Indian Citizens Rs.150/- per person for 2 days and Rs.50/- per extra day. Foreign Nationals Rs.600/- per person.
 Extra charges for videography and drones are not allowed in Gangotri National Park.

 

Permission & Guides:

  • For Tapovan Trek, permit and guide from registered tour agency is mandatory.

  • For Gaumukh Trek, only permit is mandatory.


Online Trek Permit 

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek – Online Permit Registration

  • Submit the application form with required details and upload the copy of identity proof.  
  • Payment can be done online or in cash payment in Uttarkashi or Gangotri.
  • Later you will receive a permit conformation email.

The printout or digital form of conformation email has to be show either at the DFO office in Uttarkashi or at the forest office in Gangotri along with your original documents to collect your permit.


District Forest Office (DFO) working hours...
Gangotri DFO Office: 
Morning: 8.00am to 10.00 am; Evening: 5pm to 7pm (daily)

Uttarkashi DFO Office:
 10.00am to 05.00pm (except Saturday and Sunday)



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