Kedartal vs Gaumukh Tapovan: the numbers
| Kedartal | Gaumukh Tapovan | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,750 m | 4,460 m |
| Days on trail | 7 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Moderate |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Apr, Nov | Nov |
| Peaks in view | Thalay Sagar, Bhrigupanth, Meru, Jogin I, Manda I, Gangotri I, Shivling | Shivling, Bhagirathi I, Bhagirathi II, Meru, Sudarshan Parbat, Thalay Sagar, Kedar Dome, Satopanth |
| 3D route | Fly the Kedartal trail → | Fly the Gaumukh Tapovan trail → |
Kedartal goes 290 m higher (4,750 m against 4,460 m). Gaumukh Tapovan takes 1 more day on the trail. Gaumukh Tapovan is the easier of the two (Moderate against Moderate–hard). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 6 km apart in a straight line.
