How To Reach Gangotri

Are you planning to travel to Gangotri? Undoubtedly, the holy town of Gangotri is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in the state of Uttarakhand. It is known worldwide as a holy Chardham destination. Reaching Gangotri is not a problem as it remains well connected by air, rail and road network. To plan your tour to this town efficiently, you are advised to get in touch with our travel advisors.

Reach Gangotri By Air
At a distance of around 226 km from Gangotri is located the closest airport named Jolly Grant Airport. Situated in Dehradun, the airport has regular flights from India's capital city of Delhi. So, you can catch a flight to the airport and then you can hire a cab from there to reach the sacred town of Gangotri. Taxi or cab charges will cost you around Rs 4,000.

Reach Gangotri By Rail (By Train)
If you like travelling by train, you'll need to reach the Rishikesh railway station which is also the closest at 250 km from Gangotri. After arriving at the railway station, you'll see plenty of cabs ready to take you to your destination. You'll need to pay anywhere between Rs 3,000 and Rs 4,000 as cab charges.

Reach Gangotri By Road (By Bus)
The holy town of Gangotri is also well connected by road with all the popular tourist places in the state of Uttarakhand and outside the state. From places like Yamunotri, Mussoorie and Tehri, you can easily catch tourist buses to reach Gangotri. There are both private deluxe buses and state buses to reach the town.