Gaumukh Tapovan vs Madmaheshwar: the numbers
| Gaumukh Tapovan | Madmaheshwar | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,460 m | 3,497 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 4 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Nov | Mar–Apr, Nov |
| Peaks in view | Shivling, Bhagirathi I, Bhagirathi II, Meru, Sudarshan Parbat, Thalay Sagar, Kedar Dome, Satopanth | Chaukhamba, Kedarnath |
| 3D route | Fly the Gaumukh Tapovan trail → | Fly the Madmaheshwar trail → |
Gaumukh Tapovan goes 963 m higher (4,460 m against 3,497 m). Gaumukh Tapovan takes 4 more days on the trail. Madmaheshwar is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Moderate). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 42 km apart in a straight line.
