Source of River Ganga • High Himalayan Shrine • Spiritual Himalayas
Gangotri is the sacred origin region of River Ganga and the second dham in the Char Dham Yatra. The temple is set in a dramatic Himalayan valley surrounded by deodar forests, glaciers and snow peaks.
Route:
Dehradun / Rishikesh → Uttarkashi → Gangotri
✅ Road is scenic but mountainous — start early.
Day 1 — Reach Uttarkashi
Drive • Temple visit • Rest & acclimatization
Day 2 — Drive to Gangotri & Darshan
Early departure • Temple darshan • Bhagirathi ghat
Day 3 — Optional Gaumukh Extension
Permit-based glacier trek (for fit trekkers)