Gangotri is one of the origin sources of Holy River Ganga (Ganges), and one of the important Char Dham pilgrimage in Hindu Religion. The main origin of the river is Gaumukh which is a glacier located 19 km away from gangotri temple. Ganga river is the longest and most sacred river in world.The Gangotri temple was built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, in the 18th century and is situated on the left bank of Bhagirathi river. The temple is nested amidst the beautiful surroundings of deodars and pine trees. It lies close to the holy rock or the Bhagirath Shila where King Bhagirath had worshiped Lord Shiva. The Gangotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga.The Pujaris and Priests who perform in the temple belong to the village of Mukhwa. The water from Gangotri is carried to offer to Lord Shiva. It is believed that this water has nectar in it and will soothe the throat of Shiva who gulps the poison.
The day starts with an early morning drive from Haridwar to Uttarkashi, which is known as the footstep to trekking towards Gangotri.After reaching Uttarkashi, a sightseeing programme is scheduled to visit popular locations like India’s premier mountaineering institute ‘Nehru Mountaineering Institute’.Overnight stay in a Lokesh Home Stay.
Start from Uttarkashi and reach Gangotri and same day back to uttarkashi at Lokesh Home Stay
Back to Haridwar from Uttarkashi by our services
Winter (November to April)
Winter (November to April) Weather is freezing cold with heavy snowfall. Gangotri temple is closed during this period. Only pro-trekkers and mountaineers visit the area for various trekking expeditions near Gangotri.
Summer (May to June)
Summer (May to June) are cool and winters are very cold. The gates of Gangotri temple open during the start of summers. The weather is pleasant with observed maximum temperature around 25 degree Cent. and can get very cold at night. This is the best season for pilgrimage and sightseeing trips.
Monsoon (July to mid-September)
Monsoon (July to August) It makes difficult to reach the temple due to various landslides. Pilgrims are suggested to avoid travel during monsoon season. The best time to visit the holy city of Gangotri is from April to June and September to November. The temple is open from last week of April to second week of November.
