Gangotri Taxi Service from Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun
Gangotri is the shrine of Goddess Ganga and the second stop of the Char Dham Yatra. The road goes all the way to the temple town, so your taxi can take you right up for darshan.
Important information
- AltitudeAbout 3,100 m
- Temple opensAkshaya Tritiya (April or May)
- Temple closesAround Diwali (October or November)
- Winter seatMukhba village, near Harsil
- Road accessUp to the temple town
- RegistrationMandatory for all pilgrims
Opening and closing dates are announced every year. Call us to check the dates before you plan, and register on the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal.
About Gangotri
Gangotri sits on the banks of the Bhagirathi river in Uttarkashi district, and its temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. According to legend, King Bhagirath prayed here to bring the Ganga down to earth, which is why the river is called the Bhagirathi at its source. It takes the name Ganga after it meets the Alaknanda at Devprayag.
The river itself begins at the Gaumukh glacier, about 19 km upstream from the temple. In winter, when snow closes the road, the idol of Goddess Ganga is taken to Mukhba village and worshipped there until the temple reopens.
How to reach Gangotri by taxi
- From HaridwarAbout 290 km, 10 to 12 hours
- From RishikeshAbout 270 km, 10 to 12 hours
- From DehradunAbout 240 km, 9 to 10 hours
Route: Haridwar or Rishikesh → Chamba → Dharasu → Uttarkashi → Harsil → Gangotri. From Dehradun the road goes via Mussoorie. Uttarkashi is about 100 km before Gangotri, and many families stop there for a night to break the journey.
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
Places near Gangotri
- Bhairon Ghati: temple of Bhairon Nath on the road just before Gangotri
- Harsil: a quiet valley about 25 km before Gangotri, known for its apple orchards
- Mukhba: village near Harsil and the winter home of Goddess Ganga
- Gaumukh: the glacier where the Bhagirathi begins, a 19 km trek from Gangotri; a permit is needed
- Tapovan: a high meadow beyond Gaumukh, for experienced trekkers
- Pandava Gufa: a cave a short walk from Gangotri, where the Pandavas are believed to have meditated
- Jalmagna Shivling: a natural rock shivling in the river, seen only when the water level drops
Our Gangotri taxi services
- Haridwar to Gangotri taxi
- Rishikesh to Gangotri taxi
- Dehradun to Gangotri taxi
- Yamunotri and Gangotri Do Dham taxi
- Full Char Dham Yatra package
Book your taxi
Send us these three details and we will suggest the right vehicle for your group.
- Travel date
- Number of passengers
- Pickup city: Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun
Registration for the Char Dham Yatra is mandatory. Register on the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal before you travel.