Gangotri Temple is a sacred temple and one of the Chardhams in Uttarakhand witnessing lakhs of pilgrims each year. Along with holy pilgrimage, Gangotri is also an eyecatcher for many travel and trekking enthusiasts. Thousands of trekkers visit Gangotri to scale out trekking explorations around Gangotri.
Gangotri – A Trekking Paradise
Located at an altitude of some feet over 10,000, Gangotri is a trekking paradise for most of the adventure enthusiasts who love trekking in the Himalayas. Gangotri leads to many fascination trekking trails which includes famous Gaumukh – Tapovan trek as well. From scenic views of snow clad famous Himalayan peaks to enchanting grasslands, Gangotri treks has all what a soul trekkers wanted.
Best Treks from Gangotri
Gangotri is the starting point of some popular treks in Uttarakhand. Here is the list of Gangotri Treks with their trekking distance and route.
| Trek from Gangotri |
Distance |
Route Map |
| Gangotri – Tapovan Trek |
46 Kms |
Gangotri – Chirbasa – Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan – Chirbasa – Gangotri |
| Gangotri – Kedar Tal Trek |
41 Kms |
Gangotri – Bhoj Kharak – Kedar Kharak – Kedar Tal – Bhoj Kharak – Gangotri |
| Gangotri – Nandanvan Trek |
44 Kms |
Gangotri – Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan – Nandanvan – Bhojwasa – Gangotri |
| Gangotri – Kalindikhal – Badrinath Trek |
100 Kms |
Gangotri – Bhojwasa – Gaumukh – Tapovan – Nandanvan – Vasuki Tal -KharaPatthar/ SuralyaBamak – Sweta Glacier – KalindiKhal Pass – Kalindi Peak – RajaParav – Arwa Tal – Ghastoli – Mana – Badrinath |
