Nearby Tourist Places Gangotri, India

Place	Distance from Gangotri	Main Attractions	Highlights
Gaumukh Glacier	18 km (trek)	Glacier, Source of River Ganga	Popular trekking destination, scenic views
Tapovan	23 km (trek)	Meadows, Shivling Peak, Hot Springs	Ideal for trekking and camping

Bhojbasa	14 km (trek)	Trekking Camps, Himalayan Views	Stopover for Gaumukh trek, serene views
Harsil	25 km	Apple Orchards, River Views, Temples	Peaceful village with scenic landscapes
Dharali	27 km	Temples, Pine Forests, Nature Walks	Picturesque village near Harsil
Gangnani	46 km	Hot Water Springs, Yoga Centers	Perfect for relaxation and meditation
Dayara Bugyal	50 km	Meadows, Snow-Capped Peaks	Popular for skiing and trekking
Uttarkashi	99 km	Vishwanath Temple, Adventure Sports	Cultural sites and river rafting options
Nelang Valley	28 km	Mountain Views, Historical Trade Route	Offbeat location, permit required
Maneri Dam	92 km	Reservoir, Scenic Views, Boating	Beautiful spot for picnics and relaxation

Mode of Transport	Details	Nearest Point	Distance to Gangotri	Travel Tips
By Air	Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.	Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun	~250 km	Hire a taxi or take a bus from the airport.
By Train	Closest railway stations are Rishikesh and Dehradun.	Rishikesh: ~230 km, Dehradun: ~240 km	~230-240 km	Book early, especially during pilgrimage season.
By Road	Well-connected via NH34 from Haridwar and Rishikesh.	Haridwar: ~290 km, Rishikesh: ~270 km	~270-290 km	Mountain roads require cautious driving.
By Bus	Regular buses from Haridwar & Rishikesh to Gangotri.	Rishikesh/Haridwar Bus Stations	~270-290 km	Reserve seats and check departure timings.

Travel Tips:

Best Time to Visit: May to October (avoid monsoon).
Permits: Check local guidelines for the Char Dham Yatra.
Weather: Carry warm clothing for sudden temperature drops.
Health: Acclimatize to avoid altitude sickness.

Category	Details
Location	Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude	Approximately 3,100 meters (10,200 feet) above sea level
Famous For	Origin of River Ganga, Gangotri Temple, Gaumukh Glacier
Significance	One of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand
Best Time to Visit	April to June and September to November
Temple Opening Period	Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) to Bhai Dooj (October/November)
Main Attractions	Gangotri Temple, Gaumukh Glacier, Bhagirathi Shila, Pandava Gufa, Surya Kund
Adventure Activities	Trekking to Gaumukh, Tapovan, Nandanvan; Nature walks; Glacier expeditions
Spiritual Activities	Ritual bathing in Bhagirathi River, temple prayers, spiritual retreats
Nearby Places	Harsil, Uttarkashi, Kedartal, Nelong Valley, Yamunotri
Climate	Cold climate; sub-zero temperatures in winter, pleasant summers
How to Reach	By Road: Accessible via Rishikesh & Uttarkashi; Nearest Rail: Rishikesh; Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun
Accommodation	Guesthouses, Dharamshalas, Budget hotels near Gangotri
Travel Tips	Carry warm clothing, stay hydrated, acclimate to altitude, plan permits for trekking
Important Festivals	Ganga Dussehra, Diwali at Gangotri Temple
Permits Required	Trekking permits for Gaumukh-Tapovan routes (available at Uttarkashi)
Contact Info	Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) for travel assistance

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Char Dham Yatra Tour Package (Kedarnath by Helicopter) with Haridwar & Rishikesh, India
Duration : 11 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Haridwar - Mussoorie - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Rishikesh

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Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar in India
Duration : 10 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Haridwar - Mussoorie - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Rishikesh

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Badrinath Yatra from Delhi with Rishikesh & Haridwar in India
Duration : 6 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Rishikesh - Badrinath - Haridwar

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