Things to do in Gangotri, Uttarakhand
Gangotri is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is 99 km from Uttarkashi, the main district headquarter.
30 places to visit in and around Gangotri, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Bandarpunch
Bandarpunch is a mountain massif in the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India.
Wikipedia - 2Meru Peak Wikipedia
- 3P. 6565 Wikipedia
- 4Lambigad Parvat Wikipedia
- 5Thalay Sagar Wikipedia
- 6Auden's Col
Auden's Col is a high altitude mountain pass connecting Rudugaira valley and Bhilangna valley in India.
Wikipedia - 7Mount Shivling Wikipedia
- 8Srikantha
Srikantha is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. The elevation of Srikantha is 6,133 metres and its prominence is 471 metres.
Wikipedia - 9Bhrigu Parbat
Bhrigu Parbat is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It is situated in the Gangotri National Park.
Wikipedia - 10Manda I
Manda I is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India also called Manda. The elevation of Manda I is 6,510 metres and its prominence is 226 metres.
Wikipedia - 11Draupadi Ka Danda Wikipedia
- 12Jogin I
Jogin I is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India.The elevation of Jogin I is 6,465 metres and its prominence is 843 metres. It is 94th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand.
Wikipedia - 13Manda II
Manda II is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India also called Manda south. The elevation of Manda II is 6,568 metres and its prominence is 583 metres.
Wikipedia - 14Jogin II
Jogin II is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India.The elevation of Jogin II is 6,342 metres and its prominence is 259 metres. It is 110th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand.
Wikipedia - 15Bhrigupanth
Bhrigupanth is a mountain of Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. It stands at 6,772 metres.
Wikipedia - 16Manda III
Manda III is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. The elevation of Manda III is 6,529 metres and its prominence is 450 metres.
Wikipedia - 17Kalidhang
Kalidhang is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It is situated in the Gangotri National Park.
Wikipedia - 18Sudarshan Parbat Wikipedia
- 19Jogin III
Jogin III is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. The elevation of Jogin III is 6,116 metres.
Wikipedia - 20Jaonli Wikipedia
- 21Chirbas Parbat Wikipedia
- 22Thelu Wikipedia
- 23Matri Wikipedia
- 24Chaturbhuj Wikipedia
- 25Bhartekunta Wikipedia
- 26Saife Wikipedia
- 27Koteshwar Wikipedia
- 28Yogeshwar Wikipedia
- 29Shyamvarna Wikipedia
- 30Kirti Stambh Wikipedia
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Best time to visit Gangotri
Best weather: Jun, Sep.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Cold | -5°C | 34 mm |
| Feb | Cold | -4°C | 39 mm |
| Mar | Cold | 0°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Cold | 4°C | 27 mm |
| May | Cold | 8°C | 40 mm |
| Jun | Pleasant | 12°C | 123 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 13°C | 257 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 13°C | 251 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 10°C | 120 mm |
| Oct | Cold | 5°C | 12 mm |
| Nov | Cold | 1°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Cold | -3°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (3,415 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Gangotri
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Dehradun (DDN), 113 km away.
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 113 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Gangotri costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Gangotri is not included.
Compare Gangotri with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri | – | Jun, Sep | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kedarnath | 30 km | May–Jun | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Yamunotri | 50 km | easiest Jun, Sep | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Badrinath | 60 km | May–Jun, Sep | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Chitkul | 63 km | Jun–Sep | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Gangotri; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Gangotri?
The best known are Bandarpunch, Meru Peak, P. 6565, Lambigad Parvat, Thalay Sagar.
When is the best time to visit Gangotri?
Best weather: Jun, Sep.
How do I reach Gangotri?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Dehradun (DDN), 113 km away. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 113 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Gangotri cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Gangotri is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.