Nandanvan Tapovan is situated about 25 km from Gangotri in Uttarkashi District, Uttaranchal.
An arduous trek along the Gangotri Glacier leads to the picturesque Nandanvan - the base camp for the Bhagirathi peaks. A trek across the snout of the Gangotri Glacier leads to Tapovan, renowned for its beautiful meadows, which encircle the base of the Shivling Peak.