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Gangotri

Source of the Sacred Ganga

3 daysIdeal stay₹400From / nightFreeEntryMay – June,Best windowRishikeshNearest rail · 248 km

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.

Pairs well with

Kedarnath· 1h away

When to go

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 87

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Rishikesh 248km · Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 290km

Nearest transport

Rishikesh248 km

Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun)290 km

Stay options

budget₹400/night

mid₹1,200/night

Best time to visit

May – June, September – October

How to get here

Rishikesh → Gangotri

bus · 9h

₹350

approx.

Uttarkashi → Gangotri

cab · 4h

₹2,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Gaumukh GlacierTapovan MeadowYamunotriUttarkashi