It is situated at an elevation of 4463 meters which is about 14,640 feet above sea level.
Here the sadhus dive into meditation as it is the best place to do so.
Over the last few years, it has been observed that Tapovan is attracting people to trek.
The place is also adorned with beautiful flowering pots.
In Uttarakhand, the Gaumukh Tapovan trek is famous because it is near the Gangotri.