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Gangotri in December: honest answer — wait for October if you can

Not the ideal month · fit score 5/100Crowds: lowStays ~30% cheaper than peak

Dec: Gangotri Temple closes November to April due to heavy snow. Best May–June or Sept–Oct.

Weather & what it actually feels like

Dec: Gangotri Temple closes November to April due to heavy snow. Best May–June or Sept–Oct.

Gangotri Temple closes November to April due to heavy snow. Best May–June or Sept–Oct.

What a December trip costs · per person, 3 days, for a couple

Budget

₹3,860 / person

  • Stay · 2n₹560
  • Food₹1,800
  • Local + entry₹1,500
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Mid-range

₹4,980 / person

  • Stay · 2n₹1,680
  • Food₹1,800
  • Local + entry₹1,500

Luxury

₹3,860 / person

  • Stay · 2n₹560
  • Food₹1,800
  • Local + entry₹1,500

December multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Engine fares: IRCTC tables + median rates, updated 2024.

Every month, scored

Jan
6 · avoid
Feb
7 · avoid
Mar
5 · avoid
Apr
7 · avoid
May
86 · great
Jun
85 · great
Jul
87 · great
Aug
89 · great
Sep
88 · great
Oct
93 · great
Nov
13 · avoid
Dec
5 · you are here

December questions, answered

Is December a good time to visit Gangotri?

Not the ideal month. Dec: Gangotri Temple closes November to April due to heavy snow. Best May–June or Sept–Oct. Gangotri Temple closes November to April due to heavy snow. Best May–June or Sept–Oct.

How much does a trip to Gangotri cost in December?

A typical 3-day trip for two costs from ₹3,860 (budget) to ₹3,860 (luxury), excluding travel to Gangotri. These are seasonally adjusted for December.

When is the best time to visit Gangotri?

The best months are October, August, September.

Nearby, same trip

🧘Rishikesh· in December🕉️Haridwar· in December🚣Nainital· in December⛰️Mussoorie· in December

Want this as a real plan?

Gangotri in December, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.

Plan Gangotri in DecemberSee October instead