BHAIRON MANDIR

After traveling by road from Lanka to Bhaironghati one has to cross the Jahanvi river on foot. After crossing the Jahanvi river and moving uphill, the Bhairon temple can be seen.

GANGNANI

55 km from Gangotri. Noted for its thermal springs and close-up views of famous mountain peaks, its peaceful and tranquilising environment provides an ideal setting for meditation.

BHATWARI

70 km from Gangotri. It is a small upcoming town located at about 25 km from Gangnani.

MANERI

92 km from Gangotri. It has lately emerged as a place of tourist interest as a result of the construction of a dam across the Bhagirathi river, from where the water is fed to the turbines through an 8 km long tunnel at Tiloth in Uttarkashi. The resultant lake at Maneri has added to the charm of the place.

DAYARA BUGYAL

Bugyal, in the local language means "high altitude meadow. " The road to Dayara Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari a place on Uttarkashi-Gangotri road about 32 km from Uttarkashi. Vehicles can go up to the to trek a distance of about 8 km to reach Dayara. Situated at an elevation of about 3,190 mt aboue sea-level, this vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty. During winters it provides excellent ski slopes over an area of 28 sq. km.

From this spot one can trek down to Dodi Tal which is about 30 km away, through dense forests.