Gangotri

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Garhwal

Safety & current conditions in Gangotri

Generally safe to travel Roads likely closed Nov–Apr

Advisory

No active alerts. Carry layers, keep emergency contacts handy and check local conditions before you set out.

Live weather

13°C Drizzle
  • Feels 13°C
  • 2 km/h wind
  • 81% humidity

Mountain weather changes quickly. Treat this as a planning signal, not a final safety clearance - confirm locally before you set out.

Overview

Gangotri is the Char Dham seat of the Ganga, a temple town on the Bhagirathi at 3,100m and the roadhead for the Gaumukh source trek. Open May to October.

DIY Snapshot

DIY difficulty Easy
Best for Spiritual, Nature
Ideal days 2 days
Best season May to Jun, Sep to Oct
Budget β‚Ή6,000-β‚Ή11,000
Local transport Moderate
Internet Patchy
Safety comfort High
Languages Hindi, Garhwali
Plan it yourself

The DIY deep-dive

DIY route options

The classic route Base around Gangotri and run the standard 2-day plan - the easiest, most dependable version of the trip.
Time it by season Plan around May to June, September to October for the best weather, views and open access.

What most travellers miss

  • Download offline maps and share your plan first - the mobile network here is patchy to none.
  • Time it for May to June, September to October. Outside that window, snow, weather or road closures can cut access.
  • Carry enough cash - card and UPI are unreliable once you leave the main town.

Where to base yourself

Gangotri The main base - most stays, food and transport, and the easiest to reach.

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Curated places to visit in Gangotri

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Bandarpunch

2 km from Gangotri centre

Bandarpunch is a mountain massif in the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. The massif has 3 peaks: White Peak, also called Banderpunch II, to the west above Yamunotri; almost 5Β km east is Bandarpunch main peak or…

Bhrigu Parbat

5.8 km from Gangotri centre

Bhrigu Parbat is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It is situated in the Gangotri National Park. The elevation of Bhrigu Parbat is 6,041 metres (19,820Β ft). It is joint 167th highest located ent…

Bhaironghati

6 km from Gangotri centre

Bhaironghati is a small settlement at the juncture of the Jadh Ganga and Bhagirathi Rivers in the mountains of northern India. It is located in the Uttarkashi district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Manda I

8.2 km from Gangotri centre

Manda I is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India also called Manda. The elevation of Manda I is 6,510 metres (21,358Β ft) and its prominence is 226 metres (741Β ft). It is joint 86th highest located en…

Kedartal

9.3 km from Gangotri centre

Kedartal is a glacial lake situated at an altitude of 4,750 metres (15,580Β ft) in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in India. The lake is fed by the snowfall over Thalay Sagar, Meru, Bhrigupanth and other surroundin…

Manda II

9.4 km from Gangotri centre

Manda II is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India also called Manda south. The elevation of Manda II is 6,568 metres (21,549Β ft) and its prominence is 583 metres (1,913Β ft). It is joint 71st highest …

Kalidhang

9.6 km from Gangotri centre

Kalidhang is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It is situated in the Gangotri National Park. The elevation of Kalidhang is 6,373 metres (20,909Β ft) and its prominence is 563 metres (1,847Β ft). I…

Hotels & food in Gangotri

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Guest house

Guest house, NH34, Gangotri -, Uttarakhand, India

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Cherbasa

Cherbasa, Bhatwari, India

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GMVN

GMVN, Kalindi Pass, -, Uttarakhand, India

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