Best Time to Visit Gangotri

Gangotri is one of the four holy shrines of Chardham Yatra which consists of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Located in the Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand, Gangotri has been a popular Hindu pilgrim site and a popular tourist attraction in India. Gangotri remains cold throughout the year. The harsh weather conditions of Gangotri allows only three to four months of a window to visit the holy shrine. The best time to visit Gangotri is in the months of April to June and September and October. Summers are the most pleasant of all weather conditions and bright sunlight allows for a mesmerising experience of Gangotri shrine visit. Monsoon is accompanied with heavy rainfalls and the following winters are equally harsh. The temperature during winters falls below sub-zero followed by heavy snowfall during the months of January and February. The exact dates of opening of temples are decided by the Mandir Samiti.

Gangotri is the origin point of river Ganga, which is a deity in Hindu religion. Every year pilgrims from all over the country visit the Gangotri temple to pay homage to gods. Apart from a spiritual destination in India, Gangotri is also a major trekking route for trekkers in India.  With improving accessibility and modern advancements, the number of devotees visiting Gangotri has seen a steady increase.