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Char Dham Yatra :
How to reach Gangotri
It is not very easy to reach
here high in the Himalayas. At an altitude of 3048 mtrs
The austere landscape poses daunting challenges to the adventure
seekers.
How to reach Gangotri by Air: The nearest
airport from Jolly Grant in Dehradun. Dehradun is the capital
city in Uttaranchal. Quite a few airlines operate regular
flights connecting Dehradun to various other cities in north
India.
How to Reach Gangotri by Road: The best
option to reach Gangotri is by road. A network of roads
connects Gangotri to Rishikesh, which is again linked to
Dehradun, Delhi.
How to Reach Gangotri by Rail: Gangotri
does not have a rail station of its own. The nearest rail
station is located in Haridwar, which linked to cities like
Kolkata (Howrah), Mumbai, Delhi and Lucknow.

General Information
Altitude : 3.042
Climate : Summer : Cool during the day and cold at night
Winter : snow - bound Touchin sub - zero
Clothing : Summer : Light woolens Winter : Very heavy woollens
Language : Hindi, Garhwali & English
Season : May to November
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