Gangotri Temple is the sacred seat of Goddess Ganga, situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River in Uttarkashi district at 3,100 meters above sea level. Constructed by the Gorkha general Amar Singh Thapa in the early 18th century, it marks the point where Ganga touches the plains of the Himalayas before descending further into Garhwal.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Uttarkashi
Circuit / Cluster
Char Dham
Primary Deity
Goddess Ganga
Altitude
3,100 m
(10,171 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
Direct roadhead access at Gangotri
Recommended Season
May to June & September to October
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) | Closes: Diwali / Annakut (October/November)
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Ganga Mandir, Mukhba Village (near Harsil)
Priesthood Lineage
Semwal Brahmins of Mukhba
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Gangotri Temple.
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Roadhead Access
Gangotri
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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