Gaṅgotrī Temple
Where the Ganga descended to earth
From the official temple website
Managed by Uttarakhand Char Dham administration (no separate temple site)
Please note
- Yātrā registration: https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/
⭐ Why it is famous
The white granite shrine on the Bhagīrathī at 3,100 m, near the submerged Bhagīratha Śilā where the king performed his penance.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built by the Gorkha general Amar Singh Thapa in the early 18th century; the actual glacier source, Gaumukh, is 18 km further.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Open Akṣaya Tṛtīyā to Diwali
- 06:15 – 14:00 and 15:00 – 21:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Chardham registration required
- Fill Ganga jal at the ghāṭ
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Gaṅgotrī Temple, Gangotri, UttarkashiRishikesh (RKSH) — 230 km
Gangotri bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Dehradun (DED) — 240 km
Motorable via Uttarkashi and Harsil.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- GMVN and private lodges at Gangotri and Harsil
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹24,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Gaumukh–Tapovan trek
- Harsil apple valley
- Dharali