Kedarnath · Uttarakhand
Kedarnath Temple
A Himalayan Shiva pilgrimage with seasonal access and mountain travel to plan.
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Uttarakhand · Reviewed visit guide
Gangotri Temple
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Ganga
Gangotri Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Gangotri’s temple honours the goddess Ganga on the bank of the Bhagirathi. Uttarkashi’s district account connects the sacred setting with Bhagiratha’s penance and attributes the temple to Gorkha general Amar Singh Thapa. The glacier source at Gaumukh is a separate journey upstream; it should not be confused with the temple itself.
Good to know
Deity & dedicationGanga
Opening hoursCurrent opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Before you set outCheck the current seasonal opening, yatra registration, weather and road notices through Uttarkashi district before travel. Use the district’s Char Dham information for the current year and allow flexibility in your mountain itinerary.
From Healers World
Watch this temple’s story
Illustrated story
Gangotri and the descent of Ganga
An illustrated retelling of Bhagiratha and Ganga, with context for the Gangotri pilgrimage.
02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
Choose a date, save your starting point, and tick off a simple checklist.
Your visitGangotri TempleChoose your preferred date above
- Step 1
Check the temple’s current visitor information before setting out.
- Step 2
Follow the local queue, entry and worship instructions.
- Step 3
Allow time for your return journey and keep the surroundings clean.
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
Locate the temple and open travel directions.
Gangotri Temple
Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Check the current seasonal opening, yatra registration, weather and road notices through Uttarkashi district before travel. Use the district’s Char Dham information for the current year and allow flexibility in your mountain itinerary.
The pin marks the temple area. Follow local signs for the visitor entrance.
04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
Current opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
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Offerings
Ask the temple office which offerings are accepted before buying them. An offering is a personal choice.
Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
Follow current local entry and registration instructions. A visit to Gangotri temple does not include permission or arrangements for a separate Gaumukh trek.
Explore a little further
Temples nearby
Approximate straight-line distances; open directions for the travel route.
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For your family
Bring the blessings home
Explore poojas from the Healers World catalogue.
Know your sources
Information you can trace
Check current timings and visitor rules with the temple before travelling.
- Uttarkashi district — Gangotri TempleChecked 2026-10-16
- Uttarkashi district — Gangotri Dham and location pinChecked 2026-10-16
- Uttarkashi district — current Char Dham travel informationChecked 2026-10-16