Trekking in the Indian Himalayas: Part 3 of a 4-Part Series — The Extremely Challenging Ascent from the Gangotri Trailhead to Tapovan High-Alpine Meadow

Setting off from Gangotri Trailhead
Entering Gangotri National Park
Our Lead Porter Weathered and Surefooted, with His Back-Breaking Load

 

Setting Prayer Flags to Spread Blessings to All Who Pass By
Our Makeshift Kitchen at 4,500 Metres
The Bhagirathi River Valley from Our Campsite at Bhojwasa

 

Our First Glimpse of Revered Mt. Shivling
A Rickety Bridge Crossing
The Aftermath of the Most Recent Landslide

 

Gaumukh Glacier and Mts. Bhagirathi I, II and III
The Mouth of Gaumukh Glacier with Mt. Shivling
Mts. Shivling and Meru from Tapovan

 

Our Porters Taking a Well-Deserved Tea Break After the Long Ascent to Tapovan

 

Setting off from Gangotri Trailhead
Entering Gangotri National Park
Our Lead Porter Weathered and Surefooted, with His Back-Breaking Load
Setting Prayer Flags to Spread Blessings to All Who Pass By
Our Makeshift Kitchen at 4,500 Metres
The Bhagirathi River Valley from Our Campsite at Bhojwasa
Our First Glimpse of Revered Mt. Shivling
A Rickety Bridge Crossing
The Aftermath of the Most Recent Landslide
Gaumukh Glacier and Mts. Bhagirathi I, II and III
The Mouth of Gaumukh Glacier with Mt. Shivling
Mts. Shivling and Meru from Tapovan
Our Porters Taking a Well-Deserved Tea Break After the Long Ascent to Tapovan
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Setting off from Gangotri Trailhead

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Entering Gangotri National Park

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Our Lead Porter Weathered and Surefooted, with His Back-Breaking Load

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Setting Prayer Flags to Spread Blessings to All Who Pass By

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Our Makeshift Kitchen at 4,500 Metres

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The Bhagirathi River Valley from Our Campsite at Bhojwasa

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Our First Glimpse of Revered Mt. Shivling

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A Rickety Bridge Crossing

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The Aftermath of the Most Recent Landslide

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Gaumukh Glacier and Mts. Bhagirathi I, II and III

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The Mouth of Gaumukh Glacier with Mt. Shivling

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Mts. Shivling and Meru from Tapovan

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Our Porters Taking a Well-Deserved Tea Break After the Long Ascent to Tapovan

Cindy Payne
 
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