{"id":1216,"date":"2023-09-12T06:57:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T06:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/?p=1216"},"modified":"2024-09-07T09:21:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T09:21:37","slug":"how-to-reach-gangotri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reach Gangotri"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located in Uttarakhand\u2019s Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri Dham is devoted to the Goddess Ganga. Among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/chardham-yatra-of-uttarakhand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Char Dhams<\/a> along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/yamunotri-dham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamunotri<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/kedarnath-dham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kedarnath<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/badrinath-dham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Badrinath<\/a>. Gangotri is regarded by Hindus as a popular holy place of pilgrimage. It is referred to as Bhagirathi and is the source of the Ganges River. Gangotri is about 100 km away from Uttarkashi, where one needs to travel. There are buses and taxis available from there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Reach-Gangotri.jpg\" alt=\"How to Reach Gangotri\" width=\"900\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Reach-Gangotri.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Reach-Gangotri-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Reach-Gangotri-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Reach-Gangotri-696x425.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Reach-Gangotri-689x420.jpg 689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#Location_of_Gangotri\" >Location of Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#Distance_Chart_to_Gangotri\" >Distance Chart to Gangotri<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#1-_Delhi_to_Gangotri\" >1- Delhi to Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#2-_Haridwar_to_Gangotri\" >2- Haridwar to Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#3-_Dehradun_to_Gangotri\" >3- Dehradun to Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#4-_Rishikesh_to_Gangotri\" >4- Rishikesh to Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#5-_Yamunotri_to_Gangotri\" >5- Yamunotri to Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#6-_Badrinath_to_Gangotri\" >6- Badrinath to Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#7-_Kedarnath_to_Gangotri\" >7- Kedarnath to Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#8_Harsil_to_Gangotri\" >8. Harsil to Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#9_From_Gangotri_Temple_to_Gaumukh\" >9. From Gangotri Temple to Gaumukh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#How_to_Reach_Gangotri\" >How to Reach Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/how-to-reach-gangotri\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location_of_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>Location of Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gangotri is situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand at a height of 3100 meters (10,200 feet) above sea level surrounded by Garhwal Mountains, which rise at around 6000 meters. The Gangotri glacier is 30 kilometers long which makes it the largest glacier in the region. The climate stays cold throughout the year due to its high altitude and it experiences mild pleasant summers. Gangotri is a must-visit destination for devotees due to its magnificent vistas of lush greenery, majestic mountain peaks, and winding, adventurous terrain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the geographical coordinates of Gangotri:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Longitude: 78.9341\u00b0 E<\/li>\n<li>Latitude: 30.9940\u00b0 N<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_Chart_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>Distance Chart to Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Delhi_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>1- Delhi to Gangotri <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Road: <\/strong>The total road distance from Delhi to Gangotri is approx 480-500 kilometers. The first phase of the journey is from Delhi to Rishikesh which is about 240 km and takes 6 to 7 hours. The next segment is from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi that takes 5-6 hours covering 120 km. The final stretch is Uttarkashi to Gangotri which is about 100 km and takes approx 3-4 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Train: <\/strong>The first leg of the journey from Delhi to Haridwar by train takes around 4-5 hours. From Haridwar, travel by road to Gangotri which is an 8-9 hours long ride that covers 270 km.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Air: <\/strong>From Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) which is a 1 hour flight. From Dehradun, travel to Gangotri via Uttarkashi by road which is 360 km in total and takes 10-12 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Haridwar_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>2- Haridwar to Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Road<\/strong>: The road travel from Haridwar to Gangotri is 300 km and takes around 10-12 hours. First segment of the journey is from Haridwar to Uttarkashi via NH 37 crossing Chamba then towards Gangotri passing through the Himalayan mountains and Bhagirathi River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By train<\/strong>: There is no direct route by train as Gangotri doesn&#8217;t have a Railway station. You can travel from Haridwar to Rishikesh by train which takes 1-1.5 hours. From Rishikesh, take the route by road to reach Gangotri.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Dehradun_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>3- Dehradun to Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Road<\/strong>: The road journey from Dehradun to Gangotri covers a distance of 360 km and takes approx 10-12 hours. To break it down, the first segment of the journey starts from Dehradun to Uttarkashi which is 144 km and takes 5-6 hours. The final segment from Uttarkashi to Gangotri (100 km) takes 4-5 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_Rishikesh_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>4- Rishikesh to Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Road<\/strong>: The 300 km drive from Rishikesh to Gangotri via Uttarkashi takes 8 to 10 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_Yamunotri_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>5- Yamunotri to Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Road:<\/strong> From Yamunotri, take the road towards Barkot which is approx 30-35 km and take 1-2 hours. From Barkot, travel to Uttarkashi which takes 4-5 hours covering 90 km.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-_Badrinath_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>6- Badrinath to Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Road:<\/strong> Badrinath Dham is one of the most sacred Dham visited by devotees from all over the world. The Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. To travel from Badrinath to Gangotri by road it takes approximately 12-13 hours covering a distance of 370 km.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-_Kedarnath_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>7- Kedarnath to Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Road:<\/strong> Kedarnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. From Kedarnath, travel towards Gaurikund, proceed to Rudraprayag and reach Gangotri passing through Uttarkashi. The total distance is about 300 km and takes 10-12 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Harsil_to_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>8. Harsil to Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>By Road: Travel through beautiful Himalayan terrain from Harsil to Gangotri covering 25 km which takes around 2 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_From_Gangotri_Temple_to_Gaumukh\"><\/span><strong>9. From Gangotri Temple to Gaumukh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The journey to Gaumukh begins from the Gangotri Temple and lasts approximately 18 kilometers, passing through Bhojbasa, a popular base camp for trekkers, in 6-8 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"kwater\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/itinerary\/\" title=\"Chardham Yatra Online Booking Tours\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 650px)\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chardham-yatra-booking-desk-2026.webp\"><source media=\"(max-width: 650px)\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chardham-yatra-booking-mob-2026.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chardham-yatra-booking-desk-2026.webp\" alt=\"Chardham Yatra Online Booking Tours\"><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"similar-packages\">\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<div class=\"title\">Related Tour Packages<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"\/gangotri-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gangotri Tour Packages\" rel=\"noopener\">View All Packages<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"similar-packages-slider-container\">\n<div class=\"similar-packages-slider\">\n<div class=\"package-card\">\n<div class=\"thmperson\"><a href=\"\/gangotri-yatra-package-from-haridwar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"3 Days Gangotri Yatra Package From Haridwar\" title=\"3 Days Gangotri Yatra Package From Haridwar\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gangotri-yatra-package-from-haridwar.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgBody\">\n<div class=\"package-name\">3 Days Gangotri Yatra Package From Haridwar<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-price\">\n<div class=\"starting\">Starting From :<\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgPrice\">INR 14,900<\/div>\n<div class=\"perperson\">per person<\/div>\n<div class=\"btnperson\"><a href=\"\/gangotri-yatra-package-from-haridwar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-card\">\n<div class=\"thmperson\"><a href=\"\/gangotri-yamunotri-yatra-package-from-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"7 Days Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra from Delhi\" title=\"7 Days Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra from Delhi\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gangotri-yamunotri-yatra-package-from-delhi.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgBody\">\n<div class=\"package-name\">7 Days Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra from Delhi<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-price\">\n<div class=\"starting\">Starting From :<\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgPrice\">INR 29,900<\/div>\n<div class=\"perperson\">per person<\/div>\n<div class=\"btnperson\"><a href=\"\/gangotri-yamunotri-yatra-package-from-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-card\">\n<div class=\"thmperson\"><a href=\"\/gangotri-yatra-by-helicopter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1 Day Gangotri Yatra by Helicopter\" title=\"1 Day Gangotri Yatra by Helicopter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gangotri-yatra-by-helicopter.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgBody\">\n<div class=\"package-name\">1 Day Gangotri Yatra by Helicopter<\/div>\n<div class=\"package-price\">\n<div class=\"starting\">Starting From :<\/div>\n<div class=\"pckgPrice\">On Request<\/div>\n<div class=\"perperson\">per person<\/div>\n<div class=\"btnperson\"><a href=\"\/gangotri-yatra-by-helicopter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Gangotri\"><\/span><strong>How to Reach Gangotri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Different modes to travel to Gangotri<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By road, take a cab or a private vehicle to Gangotri. Savor the captivating scenery and spiritual energy as you travel.<\/li>\n<li>Nearest Railway Station to Gangotri is Rishikesh which is 250 km away. Travelers must take the road trip after reaching Rishikesh.<\/li>\n<li>Nearest Airport to Gangotri is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is also 240 km away. Travelers can hire a taxi or bus from the airport to proceed the further journey.<\/li>\n<li>Travelers can also opt for Helicopter services which are available from Dehradun to Harsil near Gangotri.<\/li>\n<li>Bus services are also available from major cities like Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun.<\/li>\n<li>In order to take a cost effective mode of travel, travelers can opt for shared jeeps or sumo which are popular in that region.<\/li>\n<li>A lot of devotees choose to trek the entire distance. They take breaks in guesthouses or ashrams and take many days to complete their route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Visiting Gangotri Dham is a journey blended with spiritual significance and natural beauty. The information and distance chart provided can be useful in planning your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/gangotri-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip to Gangotri<\/a> effectively. Whether you decide to travel by car, train, or foot, the amazing scenery and reverent atmosphere you will encounter along the way will undoubtedly provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never forget. 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A proud native of Uttarakhand \u2014 the Devbhoomi \u2014 he grew up surrounded by the Garhwal Himalayas and has undertaken the Char Dham Yatra personally multiple times, giving him rare first-hand knowledge of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri that goes far beyond guidebooks. Ashish holds the title of Acharya from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi \u2014 one of India's most prestigious centres of Vedic scholarship \u2014 with deep grounding in Hindu scripture, ritual traditions, and pilgrimage philosophy. This academic foundation, combined with nearly two decades of practical tour management, makes him uniquely qualified to guide pilgrims both spiritually and logistically. Over his 18-year career at Pilgrimage Tour India, Ashish has personally planned and managed 200+ pilgrimage tours covering Char Dham Yatra, 12 Jyotirlinga circuits, Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Varanasi &amp; Kashi Vishwanath, Puri Jagannath, Rameshwaram, and international pilgrimages to Nepal and Sri Lanka. He has helped thousands of pilgrims \u2014 from first-time travellers and senior citizens to NRI families visiting from the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, and Australia \u2014 complete their sacred journeys safely and meaningfully. His writing on the Pilgrimage Tour blog focuses on making India's ancient pilgrimage traditions accessible to modern travellers. He covers temple history, Char Dham opening and closing dates, trekking conditions, altitude health advice, puja rituals, VIP darshan tips, packing guides, and practical planning advice based on real on-ground experience. He writes in both English and Hindi. 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