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Gangotri Yatra Packages

Gangotri at 3,100 m is the second of the four Char Dham seats - the symbolic source of the holy Ganga river and the abode of Goddess Ganga. The temple was rebuilt by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the early 18th century. Pilgrims visit Gangotri only as part of a Char Dham itinerary; we don't offer standalone Gangotri yatras.

TL;DR · Gangotri Yatra is bundled into our Char Dham helicopter and Char Dham road packages. The helicopter format flies into Harsil helipad (Gangotri's nearest landing); the road format drives via Uttarkashi. We don't offer standalone Gangotri or Do Dham combos that include Gangotri because the supplier-side demand pattern doesn't support it.
About Gangotri: The second Dham of the Char Dham circuit, Gangotri marks the symbolic origin of the Ganga - the actual glacial source is at Gaumukh, 18 km further up. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, who is said to have descended from the heavens to the earth at the request of King Bhagiratha. Read the religious significance and visiting guide for Gangotri →

Frequently asked questions

Why is there no standalone Gangotri Yatra package?

Pilgrim demand for standalone Gangotri (without the other three dhams) is low. The drive from Haridwar to Gangotri is ~250 km / 9-10 hrs and the temple does not have the same single-dham gravitas as Kedarnath or Badrinath. Pilgrims who specifically want Gangotri usually do it as part of full Char Dham. If you want standalone Gangotri, contact us and we'll quote a custom itinerary.

How do I reach Gangotri on a Char Dham yatra?

Helicopter: morning sortie from Sahastradhara to Harsil helipad, then a short ground transfer to the Gangotri temple, darshan, and return flight by afternoon. Road: drive Haridwar -> Uttarkashi (overnight) -> Gangotri (overnight or day trip), then continue to Yamunotri or Kedarnath sectors.

When is Gangotri open?

Late April or early May (kapat opening on Akshaya Tritiya) to mid-November (kapat closing on Bhai Dooj / Annakoot). The murti is moved to Mukhba village for winter worship and returns to Gangotri at the next opening. See <a href="/char-dham-temple-timings/">temple timings</a> for 2026 dates.

Is the trek to Gaumukh part of a Char Dham yatra?

No - Gaumukh (the actual glacial source of the Ganga at 4,000 m) is an 18 km trek from Gangotri requiring a permit. Pilgrims interested in Gaumukh do it as a separate trek; our Char Dham packages stop at the Gangotri temple.

What about Tapovan?

Tapovan is a high-altitude meadow above Gaumukh (4,463 m) - reachable only via the Gaumukh trek with rock-climbing fitness. See our <a href="/destinations/tapovan/">Tapovan destination guide</a>. Not part of standard Char Dham.

Plan your Char Dham yatra including Gangotri

Plan your Char Dham yatra including Gangotri

Plan your Char Dham yatra including Gangotri

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