Uttarakhand · Pilgrimage

Gangotri

The origin shrine of the Ganga, set in a deep Himalayan gorge.

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Altitude (approx.)3,100 m
From Delhi (approx.)480 km
Best timeMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
Ideal stay4–5 days from Delhi
Our trips here126+ trips

About Gangotri

Gangotri temple honours Goddess Ganga where the Bhagirathi flows through a dramatic gorge. The Gaumukh glacier, the river's source, is an 18 km trek beyond (permits required).

Gangotri is reachable by road and is part of the Char Dham Yatra.

Places to see

  • Gangotri temple
  • Bhagirathi river
  • Surya Kund falls
  • Gaumukh trek (permit)
  • Harsil valley en route

Weather and best time to visit

Best time: May to June and September to October

Summer (Mar–Jun)

6–20°C

Monsoon (Jul–Sep)

Landslides possible

Winter (Nov–Feb)

Temple closed, heavy snow

Temperatures are approximate and vary with altitude and year. Mountain roads can close after heavy rain or snow – we check conditions before every trip.

How we take you there

Pickup from Delhi NCR or any city you choose, with an experienced hill driver. Approx. 480 km from Delhi. For this high-altitude route we recommend an SUV or Innova Crysta.

SUV / MUV6–7 passengers Innova Crysta6–7 passengers Tempo Traveller12, 17 or 26 seats

Combine with nearby places

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Kedarnath

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham shrine beneath snow peaks.

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Yamunotri

The westernmost Char Dham shrine, at the source of the Yamuna.

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