Gangotri Yatra by Car — Complete Travel Guide 2026
Gangotri Temple, at 3,100 meters, marks the origin of the sacred River Ganga. Dedicated to Goddess Ganga, this 18th-century white granite temple sits near the Bhagirathi River. The actual source of th...
About Gangotri Temple
Gangotri Temple, at 3,100 meters, marks the origin of the sacred River Ganga. Dedicated to Goddess Ganga, this 18th-century white granite temple sits near the Bhagirathi River. The actual source of the Ganga — Gaumukh glacier — lies 18 km further, accessible only by trek.
Altitude
3,100m
Best Time
May to June & September to October
Deity
Goddess Ganga
Trek Info
18 km trek to Gaumukh glacier (temple by road)
How to Reach Gangotri — All Vehicles
Choose your ideal vehicle for the Gangotri pilgrimage
Swift Dzire
Sedan | 4 Seater
Est. ₹36,900 for round trip
Maruti Ertiga
MPV | 6 Seater
Est. ₹45,000 for round trip
Toyota Innova Crysta
Premium SUV | 7 Seater
Est. ₹53,100 for round trip
Toyota Fortuner
Premium SUV | 7 Seater
Est. ₹72,000 for round trip
Gangotri Yatra — Day by Day
9N/10D | 2700 km (round trip)
Day 1
Haridwar to Barkot
Depart from Haridwar early morning. Drive to Barkot (200 km, 6-7 hrs) via Dehradun and Mussoorie. Scenic valley views. Barkot is the base for Yamunotri. Overnight at Barkot.
Day 2
Barkot to Yamunotri to Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti (40 km). Trek 5 km to Yamunotri Temple. Visit Surya Kund. Return trek. Drive to Barkot. Overnight.
Day 3
Barkot to Uttarkashi
Drive to Uttarkashi (100 km, 4-5 hrs). Visit Vishwanath Temple and Shakti Temple. Overnight at Uttarkashi.
Day 4
Uttarkashi to Gangotri to Uttarkashi
Drive to Gangotri (100 km). Darshan at Gangotri Temple. Holy dip in Bhagirathi River. Return to Uttarkashi. Overnight.
Day 5
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
Drive to Guptkashi (220 km, 8-9 hrs) via Tehri. Guptkashi is Kedarnath base. Overnight.
Day 6
Guptkashi to Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag. Trek 16 km to Kedarnath Temple. Evening darshan. Overnight at Kedarnath.
Day 7
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
Morning darshan. Trek down. Drive to Guptkashi. Overnight.
Day 8
Guptkashi to Badrinath
Drive to Badrinath (200 km) via Joshimath. Evening darshan at Badrinath Temple. Overnight.
Day 9
Badrinath to Rishikesh
Morning darshan. Visit Mana Village. Drive to Rishikesh (300 km, 9-10 hrs). Overnight.
Day 10
Rishikesh to Haridwar
Visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula. Drive to Haridwar (25 km). Char Dham Yatra complete.
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Dedicated trip coordinator available round the clock during your yatra. Any issue — mechanical, medical, or logistical — we handle it immediately.
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Gangotri Yatra by Car — Everything You Need to Know
Gangotri Temple, at 3,100 meters, marks the origin of the sacred River Ganga. Dedicated to Goddess Ganga, this 18th-century white granite temple sits near the Bhagirathi River. The actual source of the Ganga — Gaumukh glacier — lies 18 km further, accessible only by trek.
How to reach Gangotri by car: The most popular starting points are Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, and Delhi. From Haridwar, the distance is approximately varies km one way. The journey involves scenic mountain roads through the Himalayan landscape. Our experienced drivers ensure safe navigation through all terrain types.
Vehicle recommendations for Gangotri: The Innova Crysta (₹18/km) is the most popular choice for its reliability on mountain roads. For budget travelers, the Swift Dzire (₹12/km) is the most economical option. For premium comfort, the Toyota Fortuner (₹25/km) with 4x4 capability is unmatched. For groups, we offer buses from 22 to 56 seaters.
Best time to visit Gangotri: May to June & September to October. The temple typically opens in late April/early May and closes in November. The monsoon months (July-August) should be avoided due to landslides.
Gangotri Yatra — Common Questions
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