Gangotri

Char Dham Tour Destination-Gangotri


Situated at a height of 3,200 meters above sea level, Gangotri is extremely beautiful. Not just the pious atmosphere of this place is the plus point; but, its natural beauty reminds of being in heaven with gods. The holy place of Gangotri opens during the last week of April or the first week of May, on the propitious day of Akshaya Tritiya. After the temple's opening, the “pundits” perform a special Puja of Ganga, both inside the temple as well as on the river bank. After that, the temple closes on the religious day of Diwali, which is followed by a formal closing ceremony among a chain of oil lamps.


Gangotri The genuine source of the river Ganges is Gaumukh, which is a tough 19km climb from Gangotri. Gangotri is an extremely nice town and is quite popular among foreigners. Many of them visit this heavenly bliss to enjoy a scenic to Gaumukh, or even further. Unlike most of the other towns on the Char Dham route, it is a nice place to stay for a while. The Bhagirathi River flows by and is extremely loud; still, giving the place a peaceful atmosphere.

The people in Gangotri and Gaumukh are extremely religious. They wake-up to the noise of bells in temple and the aarti is performed regularly with intense thoughts. The visitors will find a really divine atmosphere in Gangotri.

Area, Population and Languages Spoken
The Gangotri is the gateway to holy abode of God, Char Dham. It is nestled in the lap of picturesque Himalayan mountain ranges. With having a high importance in the Hinduism, this holy shrine of Goddess Ganga is known for its origin.
Area: 1 sq. km
Altitude: 3,200 meters
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Garhwali and English
Population: Approximately over 1180, with majority percentage of males.

Best Time to Visit
Gangotri The best time to visit Gangotri is between May to June and from September to November. Because of the heavy rainfall in this area, visitors may face difficulty in reaching the temple during monsoon season – late June to August. The Gangotri temple, typically, remains open from last week of April to 2nd week of November.

Markets:
As the environment of Gangotri is pious and religious, the visitors will find local markets selling the stiff for Puja and certain specialties. Apart from this, the visitors can also enjoy buying souvenirs and certain holy dresses as a part of fashionable wears. Along with plenty of shopping options, the markets also have local restaurants that serve delectable and mouth watering food items. This will, definitely, make your journey ever more memorable.

Distance from Major Cities
The Gangotri is easily accessible by road and is well-connected with major cities of India. It has a picturesque view of Himalayan mountain ranges all the way that makes it a perfect journey to Gangotri.

Delhi - 452 Km
Chandigarh - 427 Km
Kedarnath - 35 Km
Chamba - 166 Km
Pauri Garhwal - 178 Km
Yamunotri - 181 Km
Mori - 206 Km

Nearest Airport, Railway Station and Bus Stand
Located in the heart of Himalayas, Gangotri is the holy place dedicated to goddess Ganga.

Nearest Airport:
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport and is located at a distance of 226 Km from the city center.

Nearest Railway Station:
The nearest railway track is Rishikesh, which is 250 Km away and is well-connected with major cities in India.

Nearest Bus Stand:
The pious city of Gangotri is well-connected by state owned bus services.
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