Gangotri Temple

Temple Overview

Gangotri is the Himalayan seat associated with the Ganga’s descent — a Char Dham temple with seasonal access and stark mountain beauty.

Darshan Timings

• Seasonal General Darshan(Opening season)

Aarti Schedule

• Morning aartiMorning (seasonal)
• Evening aartiEvening (seasonal)

How to Book Darshan

Char Dham registration via official Uttarakhand portal. Road access to Gangotri town; temple in town centre.

How to Reach

Best Time to Visit

May–June and September–October. Check road/landslide advisories daily in season.

Festivals

• Ganga Dussehra(May–Jun)

Rituals & Pooja

• Ganga puja

Dress Code

Warm modest layers.

Travel Tips

• Carry altitude medication advice from your doctor if needed.
• Do not pack Yamunotri + Gangotri + Kedarnath without recovery buffers.

Quick answers

• darshan timing
• aarti timing
• how to book darshan
• how to reach
• best time to visit
• festivals
• rituals
• dress code
• travel tips

FAQ

• How many days for Gangotri from Dehradun?

  Typically plan 2 days including travel buffers due to mountain roads — do not treat it as a casual day trip.