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GANGOTRI TOURISM

Gangotri, the origin of River Ganga and the seat of goddess Ganga, is situated in Uttarakhand, it is 300 km from Dehradun and very close to the Indo-Tibetan border.

The Gangotri Temple was built by a Gorkha commander in the 18th century. Apart from its religious significance, Gangotri is also a miracle of nature. River Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier and is known as Bhagirathi till it merges with Alaknanda at Devaprayag. From Devprayag, it is known as Ganga. DO SEE Gangotri photos: These Gangotri temple pictures portray the significance of Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra

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Gangotri along with Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath form the Chota Char Dham, an important pilgrimages for Hindus.  Like the other Chota Char Dham sites, Gangotri temple also closes during winter. The idol is shifted to Mukhyamath temple in Mukhba village, 20 km downstream.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN GANGOTRI

Though there are very few high range hotels in Gangotri, government-managed dharamshalas are aplenty and provide good accommodation. Most of the hotels in Gangotri offer decent facilities for a pleasant stay but it is advisable to book your accommodation in advance.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN GANGOTRI

Only vegetarian food is available at dhabas in Gangotri. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are banned here.

BEST TIME TO VISIT GANGOTRI

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Gangotri is as given below. The best time to visit Gangotri is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January720
February923
March1327
AprilBest time1833
MayBest time2136
JuneBest time2334
July2431
August2330
SeptemberBest time2130
OctoberBest time1729
NovemberBest time1226
December822

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Articles About GANGOTRI

  • Portals of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath Shrine Closes for Winters

    Portals of the Gangotri shrine, Yamunotri, and Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand have been closed for the winter on the occasion of Bhai Dooj as the…

    India.com News Desk October 27, 2022, 9:40 am IST

  • BREAKING: Schools, Colleges to Remain Closed in Ghaziabad Till July 26

    All schools and colleges in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh will remain shut till July 26. 

    India.com News Desk July 21, 2022, 4:20 pm IST

  • One Dead, Two Injured As Boulder Falls On Pilgrims Returning From Badrinath

    One pilgrim lost life while two got injured as a boulder fell on their car while returning from Badrinath temple.

    India.com News Desk June 30, 2022, 10:05 am IST

  • Kedarnath Pilgrimage: Check Your Weight Before Booking The Chopper Or Be Ready to Shell Out Extra Cash | Detaials

    Heading out to Kedarnath for a sacred journey? Extra body weight might burn holes in your pocket for a chopper ride to the temple. Read…

    Travel Staff June 21, 2022, 4:51 pm IST

  • Kedarnath Yatra Halted Due To Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Warning Issued

    The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is seeing a significant increase in pilgrims this year.

    India.com News Desk May 23, 2022, 6:14 pm IST

  • Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand Bans VIP Darshan At Kedarnath Temple. Check Details HERE

    The Char Dham Yatra began with the opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri portals for devotees on May 3, on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya. Meanwhile,…

    India.com News Desk May 14, 2022, 7:12 pm IST

  • Number of Pilgrims at Chardham Yatra Increased by 1,000 Each to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath

    With this, 16,000 devotees can visit Badrinath and 13,000 can have 'darshan' of the deity at Kedarnath Dham in a day.

    India.com News Desk May 11, 2022, 1:04 pm IST

  • How to do Char Dham Yatra via Helicopter? Here's Your Guide For The Best Experience!

    Nestled amidst the mighty, blue-green, snow-capped Himalayan peaks in Uttarakhand, Char Dham comprises the four sacred Hindu sites –Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

    Travel Staff May 9, 2022, 12:25 pm IST

  • Chardham Yatra: Uttarakhand Govt Bans Movement of Vehicles on Mountain Routes

    The gates of Gangotri were opened at 11.15 am and those of Yamunotri at 12.15 pm in the presence of thousands of devotees, administrative and…

    India.com News Desk May 3, 2022, 7:07 pm IST

  • Char Dham Yatra to Begin from May 3: Uttarakhand Govt Fixes Daily Pilgrims Limit, Issues Guidelines

    The Uttarakhand government has also instructed all the devotees to register on the state's portal by the Tourism Department for Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand.

    India.com News Desk May 1, 2022, 12:42 pm IST

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Featured Articles on Gangotri

Portals of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath Shrine Closes for Winters

BREAKING: Schools, Colleges to Remain Closed in Ghaziabad Till July 26

One Dead, Two Injured As Boulder Falls On Pilgrims Returning From Badrinath

Kedarnath Pilgrimage: Check Your Weight Before Booking The Chopper Or Be Ready to Shell Out Extra Cash | Detaials

Kedarnath Yatra Halted Due To Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Warning Issued

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand Bans VIP Darshan At Kedarnath Temple. Check Details HERE

Number of Pilgrims at Chardham Yatra Increased by 1,000 Each to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath

How to do Char Dham Yatra via Helicopter? Here's Your Guide For The Best Experience!

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