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One of the four Char Dham shrines at 3,415m. The Gangotri Temple marks where the Ganga descended to Earth. The actual source is Gaumukh glacier, 18km away — a trek through one of the Himalayas' most dramatic landscapes.
Must-see highlights
Gangotri Temple (May–November)
Gaumukh Glacier trek (18km one-way)
Tapovan meadow at 4,463m
Bhagirathi River aarti
Surya Kund hot spring
Kedar Tal Lake trek (22km)
Harsil village detour (apple orchards)
Dharali orchards walk
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Rishikesh 248km · Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 290km
Nearby attractions
Gaumukh GlacierTapovan MeadowYamunotriUttarkashi
How to get here
Rishikesh → Gangotri
bus · 9h
₹350
approx.
Uttarkashi → Gangotri
cab · 4h
₹2,500
approx.
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May – June, September – October
Nearest Transport
Rishikesh248 km
Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun)290 km
Stay Options
budget₹400/night
mid₹1,200/night
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