Dehradun to Gangotri (250 km)

dehradun to gangotri distance

Gangotri is one of the famous and sacred temples of the Hindus located in the Uttarakashi district of Uttarakhand. It is located at a height of 3,038 meters above sea level. If you wondering how to reach Gangotri from Dehradun then you are at the right place. Here you will get all the information required while traveling from Dehradun to Gangotri distance by road, air, and train.

It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and lies in close proximity to the Indo-China border. It is known for offering peace and tranquillity to its visitors. 

Gangotri gets its name from the famous River Ganga dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The place is famous not only because of the temple but also because of its natural scenic beauty.

How to go Gangotri from Dehradun

The capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is a gateway to some of the most popular hill stations like Nainital, Mussoorie, and also a hub for Char Dham Yatra. It is nestled in the Doon Valley and is primarily known for the number of elite boarding schools it has like the Doon School and the Indian Military Academy.

Generally, people start their Gangotri Yatra journey from Rishikesh or Haridwar. But sometimes visitors come to Dehradun for visiting Char Dham Temples like Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath. And If you are planning your trip to Gangotri Yatra from Dehradun city. Then you are at the right place here, Dehradun is a major destination to start your journey for Gangotri.

Dehradun to Gangotri distance

  • The distance between Dehradun to Gangotri by road is around 250 km.
  • Dehradun to Gangotri route journey time is 7-8 Hours via road.

Dehradun To Gangotri Route Map (Google Map)

How to go Gangotri from Dehradun

There are various modes of transport to reach Gangotri from Dehradun.

  • Dehradun to Gangotri By Road
  • Dehradun to Gangotri By Air
  • Dehradun to Gangotri By train   

From Dehradun, there is no Train for Gangotri. Dehradun is the last railway station of Uttarakhand itself.

Doon is very popular for its weather and climate which attracts thousands of tourists every year. But here we are talking about how to reach Gangotri from Dehradun.

If you want to visit Gangotri Temple, then always remember It does not matter whether you are traveling by train, air, or by road. Haridwar or Rishikesh or Dehradun are the main points from where you have to start your journey to the hilly area.

⦿ Dehradun to Gangotri by Road:

how to reach gangotri by road

How To Reach Gangotri from Dehradun By Road:

The distance between Dehradun and Gangotri is 250 km. Dehradun is one of the main Bus and taxi stations in Uttarakhand where you can get your Bus or Taxi to reach Gangotri.

There are 3 routes to reach Gangotri from Dehradun. all routes have their own Beauty and beautiful Hill stations situated in the Himalayan Region.

Rout 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (via Rishikesh)

The distance of this route is 290 kilometers. and cause of hill area it takes 8-9 hours in this journey. But it can be hard to get direct transport from Dehradun to Gangotri. But you can easily get any public transport for Uttarakashi from Dehradun. Uttarakashi is the main and biggest town of Uttarkashi District. From Uttarkashi, you can easily get any public transport for Gangotri. the distance between Uttarkashi and Gangotri is 100 kilometers.

Major Destinations between Dehradun to Gangotri :

Dehradun ➜ Rishikesh ➜ Narendra Nagar ➜ Sarswad ➜ Agrakahl ➜ Agra ➜ Jangleth ➜ Khadi ➜ Jagdhar ➜ Chamba ➜ Dadoor ➜ Kandikhal ➜ Sankari ➜ Syansu ➜ Dhrwal Gaon ➜ Khand Birkot ➜ Sarot Doman ➜ Chinyalisour ➜ Dharasu ➜ Patara ➜ Dunda range ➜ Athali ➜ Matli ➜ Dilsaur ➜ Uttarkashi ➜ Gangori ➜ Maneri ➜ Jamak ➜ Sainj ➜ Malla ➜ Bhatwari ➜ Kunjan ➜ Sungar ➜ Gangnani ➜ Sukki ➜ Sunagar ➜ Jhala ➜ Harshil ➜ Purga ➜ Dharali ➜ Lanka ➜ Bhaironghati ➜ Gangotri

Rout 2: (via Mussourie)

from this route, you can visit Mussoorie Hill station. Mussoorie is one of the most beautiful and most famous hill stations of Uttarakhand. the Distance of this route is 250 kilometers.

Major Destinations between Dehradun to Gangotri via Mussourie

Dehradun ➜ Mussourie ➜ Suwakholi ➜ Rentu ki Beli ➜ Almas ➜ Ma Surkanda Mata Temple ➜ Narkuchi ➜ Sabali ➜ Marora ➜ Marad ➜ Bhenti ➜ Chinyalisour ➜ Syansu ➜ Dhrwal Gaon ➜ Sarot Doman ➜ Dharasu ➜ Patara ➜ Dunda range ➜ Athali ➜ Matli ➜ Dilsaur ➜ Uttarakashi ➜ Gangori ➜ Maneri ➜ Jamak ➜ Sainj ➜ Malla ➜ Bhatwari ➜ Kunjan ➜ Sungar ➜ Gangnani ➜ Sukki ➜ Sunagar ➜ Jhala ➜ Harshil ➜ Purga ➜ Dharali ➜ Lanka ➜ Bhaironghati ➜ Gangotri

Rout 3: (via Devprayag)

The total distance of this route is 340 kilometers. this is the longest route to reach Gangotri from Dehradun. it takes more than 10 hours to complete this route.

Major Destinations between Dehradun to Gangotri via Devprayag

Dehradun ➜ Rishikesh ➜ Shivpuri ➜ Byasi ➜ Kodiyala ➜ Teen dhara ➜ Devprayag ➜ Rani Bagh ➜ Maletha ➜ Mundoli ➜ Lusi ➜ Bankola ➜ Unchhaun ➜ Dhaulagi ➜ Paukhal Gaon ➜ Malnau ➜ Kail bagi ➜ Dowal Moli ➜ Belyasaur ➜ Khola ➜ Pariya ➜ Baseli ➜ Timli Chak ➜ Julan Gaon ➜ Baunsari ➜ Lambgaon ➜ Maa Rajarajeshwari Temple ➜ Matiyal Dev temple ➜ Chaundhiyat gaon ➜ Fold ➜ Uttarkashi ➜ Gangori ➜ Maneri ➜ Jamak ➜ Sainj ➜ Malla ➜ Bhatwari ➜ Kunjan ➜ Sungar ➜ Gangnani ➜ Sukki ➜ Sunagar ➜ Jhala ➜ Harshil ➜ Purga ➜ Dharali ➜ Lanka ➜ Bhaironghati ➜ Gangotri

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⦿ Dehradun to Gangotri by Air/Flight:

how to reach gangotri by air flight

There is no flight from Dehradun to Gangotri. Jollygrand Airport in Dehradun is the last and nearest airport from Gangotri itself. However, you can take direct helicopter service from Dehradun to Gangotri temple.

Dehradun To Gangotri by Helicopter:

Rishikesh/Haridwar/Dehradun ➜ Sahastradhara Helipad ➜ Gangotri

If you wish to travel to Gangotri by helicopter then you have to go to the Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun.

The helicopter will take you directly to Gangotri Temple. The Distance from Jolly Grant Airport to the Sahastradhara helipad is Approximately 30-40 km.

⦿ Dehradun to Gangotri by Train:

how to reach gangotri by train

The nearest railway stations from Gangotri are Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun. There are many trains from major cities to Dehradun on daily basis.

From Dehradun, there is no Train service for Gangotri.

The distance between Dehradun to Gangotri is around 250 km. And Haridwar and Rishikesh are the last Railway Stations After Dehradun. So it is not appropriate to travel to these nearby cities by Train.

Therefore you can book a Taxi or Bus from Dehradun to Gangotri easily.

There are also local buses available from Dehradun Bus Station which is within a few distances from Dehradun Railway Station.

Dehradun to Gangotri Train Ticket Price & Booking Here

Gangotri Distance from Major Cities

Note: This distance is directly from the Gangotri Temple in Uttarakashi, Uttarakhand.

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