Gangotri Temple

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Ganga · Shakta

Darshan timings: 06:30 AM - 09:00 AM, 09:10 AM - 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM, 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
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Crowd: Moderate
Walking: Moderate walking

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Quick answers

What are the darshan timings at Gangotri Temple?: 06:30 AM - 09:00 AM, 09:10 AM - 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM, 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Which deity is worshipped here?: Ganga, in the Shakta tradition.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: modest attire. Footwear: remove footwear. Photography: not permitted inside the main shrine sanctum. Not permitted: bags, leather items, electronics.…
How do I reach Gangotri Temple?: Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 250-270 km. Nearest railway station: Rishikesh, 249 km.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

Gangotri is a Hindu pilgrim town located in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. It is situated on the banks of the river Bhagirathi, which is the origin of the river Ganges. The town is 99 km from Uttarkashi, the main district headquarter.

Temple timings

Daily 6:30 AM–9:00 AM, 9:10 AM–2:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:30 PM, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM

Monday	6:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 9:10 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 9:10 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 9:10 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 9:10 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday	6:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 9:10 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday	6:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 9:10 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday	6:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 9:10 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Diwali

Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Mangala Aarti: 6:00 AM, Evening Aarti: 7:00 PM. Closed from Diwali to Akshaya Tritiya.

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: modest attire. Footwear: remove footwear. Photography: not permitted inside the main shrine sanctum. Not permitted: bags, leather items, electronics. Registration: biometric registration mandatory.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 250-270 km. Nearest railway: Rishikesh, 249 km. Nearest bus stand: Uttarkashi, 97 km. Last mile: helicopter.

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 250-270 km
Nearest station: Rishikesh, 249 km