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Major city · India

Gangotri

Spend 1–2 days in Gangotri for the temple and glacier trek; longer only for extended treks.

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Gangotri is a Himalayan pilgrimage town at the source of the Ganges. The main attractions – the Gangotri Temple and the nearby glacier – can be visited in a day, but the surrounding treks (Gaumukh, Kedartal, Harsil) justify a second night.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Oct–May (snow or heavy monsoon)
Airports
DED · DEL
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Gangotri: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gangotri100 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Gangotri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Shared taxi from Dehradun (one way)₹600–800 (≈ US$7–10)
  • Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Gangotri Temple (Chota Char Dham)Ganges Glacier (source of Bhagirathi)
Airports
DED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (226 km (140 mi) by road) · DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi (≈ 250 km (155 mi) by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Oct–May. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Gangotri: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

5 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−3°C (27°F)

4 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

1°C (34°F)

6 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

12 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

14 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

13 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

5°C (41°F)

6 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

5 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

−4°C (25°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Roads from Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun; local buses and shared taxis to nearby villages; most sights require walking or short treks.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Gaumukh (glacier snout)

go

Door to door: ≈ 5 h round‑trip

Trek 18 km (11 mi) from Gangotri, on foot or pony

Holy dip in ice‑cold water; start early.

Kedartal lake

caution

Door to door: ≈ 6 h round‑trip

Trek 18 km (11 mi) via Harsil, local guide required

Rough trail, best in summer.

Harsil (apple town)

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h

Road 28 km (17 mi), shared taxi or bus

Scenic hamlet, fresh apples.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Manisha

Basic rooms, budget-friendly

Prakriti The Retreat

Modern hotel, formerly a tent resort

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
High
₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₹2,500₹2,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,000₹4,000
Shared taxi from Dehradun (round trip)2 × ₹1,200 · check₹2,400
Meal at dhaba (per day)2 × ₹300 · ₹50–100 per meal₹600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹950
Trip total≈ ₹5,230 per person per day, bed included₹10,450≈ US$120

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Meal at dhaba (vegetarian)₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Bottled mineral water (500 ml)₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
Budget hotel room (per night)₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10)
Shared taxi from Dehradun (one way)₹600–800 (≈ US$7–10)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for pilgrims; watch for altitude effects, road closures in winter, and limited medical facilities.
  • No non‑vegetarian food or alcohol is served in town (check local rules).
  • Winter road closures possible; verify before travel (check).
  • Altitude may cause mild altitude sickness; stay hydrated.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102

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कृपया इस पते पर ले चलेंTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All services112
  • Police100

Embassy

US consulate in Delhi; Indian visa required (e‑visa).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Dehradun → Gangotri, shared taxi: ≈ ₹1,200 one way (check)

Say or show

  • माफ़ कीजिये — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • यह कितने का है? — How much is it? (yah kitne ka hai?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gangotri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Oct–May (snow or heavy monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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