Trek to Gaumukh, Himalaya Photo journal
At Gomukh one reaches the heavenly bliss without any effort.
Magnetic Himalayas
Thirst for the nectar of tranquility drives me to wrestle with the difficulties of travelling to these inaccessible regions of the majestic Himalayas :-)
While standing near the holy Gomukh under the dazzling snowline and silvery peaks of the Himalayas watching nature with wonder-struck eyes there was no room for worldly thoughts or memories of the past.
Gangotri, where Bhagirath performed tapas and the forest where he lived
The spiritual atmosphere in the Himalayas is a magnet for me.
As I sat on one of the boulders at the banks of gurgling Bhagirathi - the mother of the world singing a constant hymn in praise of the creator, I lost my heart to the silvery peaks known as Shivlinga and Bhagirathi 1, 2 and 3.
Even though, it was time to return and my body moved on, but the head turned around again and again to see the holy lord once more…just once more…
Mother Ganga singing a divine hymn
The snow melt waters of Ganga…
Lal Baba's Ashram at Bhojwasa with Bhagirathi 1 peak behind it
5 km from Gomukh, Bhojwasa is a stopover with a GMVN guest house and Lal baba's ashram.
Nature meditating on the Lord
The trek route to Gomukh is standard rock, streams and glaciers, with amenities to a minimum of almost nil.
Revering nature is revering God :-)
If Ganga is Brahm in liquid form, what is the proof? Only faith…
Or I'd say, the heart knows many things through its own resources :-)
Gaumukh, the snout of melting glacier, birthplace of Bhagirathi Ganga:
Way to Supreme Bliss!
Those who love God, love solitary places like Gomukh which proclaim the glory of Lord.
The holy Ganga and Himalayas attract me for a trek every year
The spiritual atmosphere in the Himalayas is a magnet for me.
How to reach Gomukh: Travel facts
Map: Gangotri
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant (26 km from Rishikesh)
Rail: Nearest railhead is at Rishikesh, 249 km.
Road: Gangotri is connected by road to Uttarkashi (97 km), Tehri Garhwal (167 km) and Rishikesh (249 km), Dharasu (125 km), Yamunotri (232 km), Mussoorie (250 km) and New Delhi (525 km).
Gangotri to Gaumukh
From Gangotri, it takes a trek of 19 km to Gomukh, stopping at Chirbasa and Bhojwasa on the way. Bhojwasa is 14 km from Gangotri. One can see the surrounding peaks of Shivling (6543m), Bhagirathi Group (I-6596m, II-6512m, III-6454m.), Meru East (6261m), Gangotri Group (I-6672m, II-6590m, III-6577m), Bhrigupanth (6770m), Satopanth (7070m) and Rudugaira (5619m).
[Photo credits: Shaily Shukla]