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| Gaumukh–Tapovan Uttarakhand | Kedartal Uttarakhand | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Moderate 55.1/100 | Moderate 55.1/100 |
| Operators call it | Moderate | Difficult |
| Days | 7 | 6 |
| Max altitude | 4,463 m | 4,750 m |
| Total ascent | 2,500 m | 1,900 m |
| Longest day | 14 km · 9 h | 12 km · 8 h |
| AMS risk | high | high |
| Acclimatization | 1 day | 1 day |
| Best months | May–Jun and Sep–Oct | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Snow on trail | Nov–Apr | Nov–Apr |
| Price from | ₹13,599 (Trekos) | ₹13,500 (Moxtain) |
| Operators listed | 14 | 13 |
| Permit | Yes · Gangotri National Park (forest check-post at Gangotri / Kanchan Ganga) | Yes · Gangotri National Park (forest check-post at Gangotri) |
| Nearest railhead | Rishikesh / Dehradun | Rishikesh / Dehradun |
| Roadhead | Gangotri | Gangotri |
| Hours from a road (max) | 7.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Coldest camp night | -19 °C | -22 °C |
| Crowding | Busy | Quiet |
| Peaks you'll see | Shivling, Nandi Paravt, Meru Peak, Meru North | Jogin II, Manda II, Manda III, Bhrigupanth |