Overview
Tapovana comes from the two root words tapas, meaning ‘penance’ and by extension ‘religious mortification’ and ‘austerity’, and more generally ‘spiritual practice’, and vana, meaning ‘forest’ or ‘thicket’. Tapovana then translates as ‘forest of austerities or spiritual practice’. Though pronounced the same in Hindi, tapovana should not be confused with tapovan (from tapovat), which means a person engaged in austerity.
Traditionally in India, any place where someone has engaged in serious spiritual retreat may become known as a tapovana, even if there is no forest. As well as particular caves and other hermitages where sages and sadhus have dwelt, there are some places, such as the western bank of the northern Ganges river around Rishikesh, that have been so used by hermits that the whole area has become known as a tapovana.
Tour Plan
Dinner and night stay at Dehradun
We will start our day early from Dehradun to reach Gangotri. We will have breakfast and lunch while travelling. Dinner and night stay at Gangotri.
After having breakfast we will start our trek to Bhujbasa. It’s a 14 km trekking and it will take 6 to 8 hours to reach Bhujbasa. Dinner and a night stay at Bhujbasa.
After breakfast we will start our trek to Tapovan. It’s a 9 km trek. Dinner and night stay at Tapovan.
After breakfast we will start our trek back to Bhujbasa. Dinner and night stay at Bhujbasa.
After breakfast we will start our day out trek back to Gangotri. Dinner and night stay in Gangotri.
After having breakfast we will start our journey towards Dehradun. Dinner and night stay at Dehradun
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Amar –
Our experience with The Map Explorer during our Tapovan Trek trip was absolutely fantastic! It surpassed all our expectations and turned out to be the most unforgettable tour we’ve ever had. The itinerary was meticulously planned, allowing us ample time for sightseeing and exploring the beautiful locations. The selection of activities was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
Amit –
Throughout the entire journey, it was evident that The Map Explorer is a well-organized travel company with a team of experienced professionals. From the moment we booked our vacation until we came back, everything ran smoothly and efficiently.