About Gangotri
Rishikesh to Gangotri distnce : 267 km
Estimated travel time : 9 hours
Rishikesh to Gangotri is the most popular route for tourism. Gangotri, a natural paradise, most important spiritual destination and also is starting point of several high altitude treks.
Gangotri is located among Garwhal Himalayan peaks, glaciers and dense forests in state of Uttarakhand and is one of four stops of Char Dham pilgrimage. It is most sacred pilgrimage town dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Gangotri offers divine atmosphere and stunning views to tourists. According to Hindu religion, Ganga descended from heaven to earth at Gangotri when Lord Shiva released the mighty River from his locks. The origin of river is at Gaumukh in gangotri glacier which is 19 km from Gangotri and is accessible through trekking only. Most important attractions is Gangotri temple and Gaumukh. Other attractions are Yamunotri, Bhagirath Shila where King Bhagirath prayed to Lord Shiva and Pandava Gufa. It is located 1.5 kms away from Gangotri and accessible by trekking. It is believed that Pandavas had meditated here and rested during their journey to Kailash. Besides pilgrims Gangotri is popular among adventure seekers also as Gangotri offers every several treks, all with stunning natural beauty.
Taxi from Rishikesh to Gangotri is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rishikesh to Gangotri by car is well connected through NH34 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Rishikesh to Gangotri distance is 267 Km and is 9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Thalan - Nag Devta Temple, Oakland Camping, Hari Maharaj Mustiksaur
Barahat Range - Khedi Waterfall, Maneri Dam Road Uttarkashi, Bhagirathi River, Pundrik Nag Devta, เคเคฃเฅเคถเคชเฅเคฐ เคเคฐเคพเคTemple
Didsari - Tilak waterfall
Bhatwari - Shankh dhara Waterfall, Bhatwari Waterfall
Kunjan - Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Gangani - Gangnani Forest Camping - Camping in Gangani, Maa sharda temple, River Ganga
Uttarkashi - Parashar Muni Mandir Aur Ashram, Gangnai Tapt Kund, Bhatwari Waterfall
Bhangeli - Gidara Bugyal Bhangeli
Harsil - Harshil Valley, Harshil City Top View, Bagori, Wonderland
Mukhawa - Dharali Suspension Bridge, Bheem Nadi water fall, Mukhba Temple, Kachora Falls
Dharali - Dharali Valley view Point, Chandi Devi mandir
Taknaur Renge - Gartang Galli, Pandav Gufa 5000 years old, Harshil Valley
Bhel marad road, tehri - Moriyama top
Dunda - Jai Kachhudu devta, Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Renuka Mata Mandir
Shivpuri - White water rafting in Ganges