Gangotri Yatra 2025

Gangotri Dham, located at the height of 3,100 meters (approx.) on the Himalayan range in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It’s originates from the Gangotri glacier at Gaumukh which is 18 km from the Gangotri town. Coming to Gangotri for a religious tour is not only a religious duty but a spiritual calling too.

Shree Gangotri Temple

The temple is one of the four pilgrimages in the Chota Chardham circuit of Garhwal Himalayas. The white temple building in the form of a small silver idol. As the winter season gets ready to knock on the doors of the mountain region, Goddess Ganga gets ready to leave for Mukhyamath temple in Mukhba village, 20 km downstream.

Gangotri Opening & Closing Dates:

• • 1.Gangotri Temple opening 3rd May 2025
  • 2.Darshan Timing: 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
  • 3.Darshan Timing: 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
  • 4.Gangotri Temple Closing Date 25 October 2025

How to reach Gangotri:

By Train – Regular trains to Haridwar and Dehradun are available at all times of the year. Hire a cab or get a bus.
By Road – Buses and taxes from important destinations like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarkashi and Tehri Garhwal are easily available.
By Air – Jolly Grant airport, Rishikesh Road, Dehradun, is the nearest airport to Gangotri. Hire a cab or get a bus.

Places to See in Gangotri:

• a. List of places that can be visited while going to Gangotri Yatra Dham are Bhojbasa – Bhojbasa is located approx 5km before the Gaumukh Glacier, Gangnani, Gangotri Temple, Bhairav Ghati, Jalmagna Shivlinga, Dharali, Surya Kund, Gangotri Glacier, Kedartal, Dodi Tal, Dayara Bugyal, Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi
• b. Information for trekking and parks are Jogin Advanced base camp, Gangotri National Park, Kalindi Khal trek, Harshil valley, Tapovan