Category |
Details |
Temple Name |
Gangotri Dham |
Location |
Gangotri, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India |
Altitude |
3,100 meters (10,200 ft) |
Significance |
Source of the holy River Ganga (Bhagirathi), part of Char Dham Yatra |
Deity |
Goddess Ganga |
Opening Months |
Late April or early May to November (dependent on Akshaya Tritiya and Diwali) |
Darshan Timings |
6:15 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
How to Reach |
- By Road: Regular buses and taxis from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun
- Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh (approx. 270 km)
- Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (approx. 250 km)
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Nearby Attractions |
Gaumukh Glacier, Bhairon Ghati, Pandava Gufa, Surya Kund |
Best Time to Visit |
May to June and September to October |