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Dedicated to Goddess Ganga, Gangotri is one of the important Hindu shrines in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Located at a height up to 3048 m, the temple was built by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in early 18th century. Gangotri is counted among one of the destinations of Char Dham Yatra and is visited by devotees in great numbers.

However, due to heavy snowfall during winter months (from November to March) the shrine remains closed. But for the convenience of the visitors and to continue the Char Dham Yatra, the idols of the temple are shifted to Mukhba and Kharsail in Uttarkashi district. But from April again, for the rest of the year they are transferred back to their original position. The initiative is taken by Uttakarkhand Government, so that you can worship the deities all the year long.

Through our Gangotri Tour Packages you can also go for excursions to nearby places such as Tapovan, Uttarkashi, Kedar tal, Gomukh and Dayara.

Faqs of Gangotri Tours

Ques: Why is Gangotri famous?

Ans: Located in Uttarkashi, Gangotri is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of river Bhagirathi, known for being one of the four sites in the Char (four) Dham circuit. It is well-known for the origin of the Holy River Ganges, Gangotri Temple and natural beauty.

Ques: How many days are required to cover Gangotri Temple?

Ans: If you will start your tour from Deharadun or Haridwar it will take 3 days. If the tour starts from Delhi then it will take 5 days to cover Gangotri Temple.

Ques: Which is the best time to visit Gangotri?

Ans: Gangotri has one of the main temples of Char Dham circuit, and the holy pilgrimage starts from May onwards and continues till August/September. Usually people prefer the months of May & June as there are chances of heavy rains from July onwards.

Ques: What are the other important places around Gangotri?

Ans: Gangotri is 285 Kms. from Haridwar and 240 Kms. from Dehradun. The sightseeing places and other three dhams are as follows:

Haridwar
Rishikesh
Uttarkashi
Yamunotri
Kedarnath
Badrinath
Rudraprayag

Ques: Which is the nearest railway station to reach Gangotri by train?

Ans: Dehradun is the nearest railway station which is almost 240 kilometers away and takes 9 hours of drive time whereas the Haridwar Junction is 295 kilometers and takes 10 hours to reach Gangotri.

Ques: Is there any airport in Gangotri?

Ans: Jolly Grant is the nearest domestic airport which is about 266 km away and takes a drive time of 9 hours approximately to reach Gangotri. You can take a flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, and other cities of India to Jolly Grant.

Ques: What are some good hotels in Gangotri?

Ans: Due to the lack of good options for guests inGangotri, IHPL recommends that one’s stay should be booked in Harsil. Recommended hotels in Harsil are as follows

Hotel Harsil Cottage
Prakriti The Retreat
Bhagirathi Sadan
Himalaya Sadan
The Chardham Camp

Ques: What are the best places to visit near Gangotri?

Ans: If you are planning to visit Gangotri, then here are some of the best places to visit near nearby:

Dehradun: A beautiful city with lots of natural sceneries, markets, and renowned for its best school education at Doon School. Gangotri to Dehradun is about 240 km with a drive time of 9 hours.
Haridwar: Haridwar is located on the bank of River Ganges which is the famous holy land for Hindus. You can visit famous temples such as Har ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple or you can enjoy the charming Ganga Aarti in the morning or evening.
Uttarkashi: Uttarkashi is the land devoted to Lord Shiva and aptly called the "Kashi of North". Just like Varanasi, this town is also situated along River Ganges and has a ghat named Manikarnika. Gangotri is about 100 km away from Uttarkashi and takes approx. 3.5 hours drive to reach. On hilly terrain, you can enjoy sports like rock climbing and trekking.