Intermediate Destinations of Your Gangotri Dham Tour Package
It means that we shall arrange your night stay in these places. And you will have enough personal time, so you can utilize that to cover local attractions.
- Uttarkashi
- Haridwar
Know Your Destination of Gangotri Dham Tour Package:
About the Gangotri Temple:
Dedicated and doting to Goddess Gangotri, this religious shrine is allocated at a height of 3100m. Gangotri Temple is one of the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand. The Gangotri Dham or the temple is located in the heart of the Gangotri Town. On the banks of the sparkling and gushing water of the Bhagirathi River, this temple stands and complements the overall scenic beauty.
The Sanctum is built with the architecture of Nagara Style, embraced with white granite that goes well with the beauty of the greater Himalayan mountains. In the surroundings, the temple is nestled between the lofty deodar and pine trees enhancing its Charm.
According to Hindu Mythology, it is linked with the story of the Pandava. After achieving Victory in the Mahabharata war, the Five Pandavas performed a Yagna in the temple’s sanctum for redemption.
About the Gangotri Glacier and Gaumukh:
In the Uttarkashi District of the Uttarakhand state, Gangotri is a small town, popular as the origin place of the River Ganga. When you move forward then Gangotri Glacier and Gaumukh is a 2-day trek. Devout Hindus often set out on this holy expedition. It is believed that bathing in the freezing stream of the river Ganga is very pious and performs as a boon. Bhagirathi, a major tributary of the Ganges originates from the Gaumukh Glacier which later, in the confluence with Alaknanda forms Ganga.
Gaumukh is formed with the combination of two words, (Gau: Cow, Mukh: face). It is the base of the Gangotri Glacier, and the Bhagirathi River starts flowing from there. The Gaumukh is heightened at 13,200ft and is a very rough and tough trek. However, the devotees overcome this difficult expedition with great devotion and adventurous enthusiasm.
Significance of Ganga Ji:
You can guess the Importance of the Ganga River among Hindus by this. Hindu devotees always designate the river Ganga as a God and Mother. As stated in several religious Scriptures and textbooks of Hinduism, the River Ganga brings many Healing properties with her. Hindus believe that having one deep dive into the river can make a person rid of his lifetime sins. The holy bath in the river rinses all the negative and impure energies of a person.
People belonging to the oldest religion of Hinduism referred to her as the Maa Ganga, which expresses their great staunchness towards her. Besides, The River Ganga is also symbolized as the Goddess of Forgiveness, sanctification, redemption, and atonement. Almost all of the Hindus store the pious Ganga jal in their houses to avoid any bad energies and trouble. They often clean their residence with it, which makes the domestic environment purified and calm.
Package Inclusions of Your Gangotri Dham Tour Package:
The amenities or services that you’ll get under this Gangotri Dham Yatra from Delhi package are mentioned here. Practically, this is the main section of the package that you should read attentively. Anything except these mentioned services will not be provided to you in the standard package cost.
- Meal: This Gangotri yatra package offers you breakfast and dinner meals every day during the trip. But because you’ll be in Delhi on the first day of the trip, you’ll not get breakfast on that day. Similarly, because we shall drop you off by evening in Delhi on the last day of this Gangotri tour, so you’ll not get a dinner meal. Except for these two days, you can rely on us completely for the morning and night meals.
- Stay: From Day 1 to the Last day of Gangotri Yatra, we shall arrange the accommodation for you. According to the pre-decided Itinerary, wherever you stay overnight, we will offer that. But you have to tell us what kind of hotel room you expect to stay in. Because we have a business understanding with a variety of Hotel owners. So whatever you prefer, our team allot based on the expenditure you do.
- Transport: All the road journeys will be done successfully by our transport services. All our transport vehicles are well maintained and in good condition, so you can feel assured. Besides that, we have hired the driver staff, who are expert drivers on uphill narrow roads. So this is also not a stress to worry about.
- Emergency Support: In the entire Gangotri Yatra, if you ever got stuck in any worse situation, we shall be holding your hands. Our team will take care of you like our guests. And you can trust us fully.
Package Exclusions of Your Gangotri Dham Tour Package:
Some amenities that our company does not provide are given below. To be honest you should read these package exclusions also very carefully. Because once the trip starts, we will not alter anything.
- Lunch
- Passport Clearance
- Railway Reservation
- Helicopter trip
- Snacks
- Beverages
Gangotri Temperature:
At the opening time of the Dham, i.e., in April or May, the Climate remains very pleasant, sunny but clear, until July. In July the temperature touches the maximum of 20°-21°but that doesn’t feel much hot. As soon as August comes, the heavy rainfall starts and the risk grows higher. From September onwards, the temperature again falls to 14°-13° and gives a proper view of the surroundings to the travelers. Till November, the climate keeps the environment tolerable during the daytime but gets chilly at night. Heavy snowfall starts in December and the entire area gets covered with snow, so the temple gets closed and reopens in April.
Gangotri Weather:
Travelers often wish to visit the Himalayan regions during the summer season. It works as an escape also to avoid the biting heat of the nonmountainous cities. The weather of the Gangotri Dham generally remains cold but in June and July, you may feel a little hot and humid climate. However, light woolen and warm clothes will still be required. If the travellers are longing for the Snowfall, the months of April, and May are the best.
During the winter (from November to April), similar to other Char Dham temples, the Gangotri Dham Yatra also remains off. As the vicinity receives heavy snowfall the route becomes inaccessible.
Attractive Places in Uttarkashi:
Apart from the Gangotri Dham, there are other tourist destinations in the Uttarkashi district that one must cover in their itinerary.
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple: This temple of Lord Shiva is one of the most visited sites of Uttarkashi because it is known as the original Kashi Vishwanath Temple replica.
The temple carries great faith in the locals as well as the outsiders. You shouldn’t miss it. - Dayara Bugyal: To escape the hustling of the Urban cities and to relish the true nature, you must visit this highland embroidered with lush greenery.
- Gartaang Gali: A wooden bridge that offers you one of the best views of the Himalayas. The river that flows below the bridge looks exactly like a filmy view. 90 km from Uttarkashi, this bridge adds a dash of elegance to the whole vicinity. You can have an exclusive view of the Nelong Valley from this bridge.
Note: Some other attractive places near the Uttarkashi are Maneri Dam, Sangam Chatti, Barsu Village, and Dodi Tal.
Gangotri Dham Opening Date 2025:
April 30, 2025, is the day when the awaited ceremony happened and Gangotri Yatra started for this season. More than a lakh of tourists have already attained the darshan in the temple. To visit the Char Dham Yatra, registration and a permit are Mandatory for every traveler.
The decision of the opening of the Shrine doors is taken by the Temple Committee in accord with the auspicious time or moment. With all the rituals and traditions, the pilgrimage to Gangotri Dham begins on the day of Akshay Tritiya and the announcement was made on the occasion of Basant Panchami, on 14th January 2025.
Tips for Gangotri Yatra:
- You must prepare an itinerary before leaving for this adventurous and risk-involved journey.
Some important points that you must remember are: - Always check the opening and closing dates of the temples on the official website of Uttarakhand State Tourism.
- Make sure you’ve got the extra copies of your Permit to avoid any impromptu problems.
- The Gangotri Dham yatra requires high stamina and energy. So, bring enough nutrition with you till where it’s allowed.
- Check the weather report regularly. So that you can go to a safe place and not get stuck in sudden weather changes of high altitudes. Also, you should bring some rainfall gear, if you are planning the Yatra in the Monsoon season.
- You should pack additional warm clothes and a pair of footwear as the pathways sometimes get slippery due to consistent rain. In addition, people prefer to buy a trekking stick, which helps in making grip on slippery roads. It eases the walking on slippery roads smoothly.
- Book your accommodation facilities and other miscellaneous activities in advance during peak season.
- it is better to choose your routes wisely with the help of any local guide. Because they will have updated information about that region.
Booking and Payment Information:
After you contact us, our team members will help you understand all the details. Then we shall ask you some questions about the choices of amenities in the tour. Based on that we shall alter your package. Thereafter, the process of registration and booking will be started. Do not worry, we shall guide you at every step to book the package and so on. Once you have booked the Gangotri Yatra seat with us, then our team will plan your entire Yatra.
