This sacred shrine, situated at an altitude of 3,200 mt is the of the river Bhagirathi. It is surrounded by the mountain peaks of Shivaling, Satopanth and Bhagirathi sisters.one of the most pious Hindu Pilgrimages.Accessible by a motorable road,it is one of the most pious Hindu Pilgrimages.

General Information

Altitude:3,200 mt.

Climate
Summer: Cool during the day and cold at night.
Winter: Snow-bound.Touching sub-zero.

Clothing
Summer: Light Woollens. Winter:Very Heavy Woollens.

Language: Hindi,Garhwali & English.

HOW TO REACH

• Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant (26 km from Rishikesh)
• Rail: Nearest railhead is at Rishikesh, 249 km.
• Road: Gangotri is connected by road to Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal and Rishikesh and from there to other parts of the country. Important road distances are Uttarkashi 97 km, Tehri 167 km, Dharasu 125 km, Yamunotri 232 km, Mussoorie 250 km.
  
  Bus Bus services of Samyukt Rotaion Yatayat Vyawastha Samiti connect Gangotri with many centers in the region like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Tehri, Uttarkashi etc.

ACCOMMODATION

U. P. Govt. Tourist Rest House (GMVN). There are a number of Dharamshalas and Guest House.

EATING OUT

Only local eating places (dhabas) are available. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited in Gangotri.