Rishikesh to Gangotri (270 km)

rishikesh to gangotri distance

Gangotri is one of the most 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 Rishikesh then you are at the right place. Here you will get all the information required while traveling from Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a famous city in the state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the town is famous for its center for studying yoga and meditation. Rishikesh is known as the yoga capital of the world.

Rishikesh is an important place for starting the journey to the hilly areas of Uttarakhand. It is the main destination to start your journey for Rishikesh Temple as well as for Gangotri.

Generally, people start their Gangotri Yatra journey from Rishikesh or Haridwar. If you are planning your trip to Gangotri Temple from Rishikesh city. Then this article will guide you on how to reach Gangotri from Rishikesh.

Here we will give you a complete guide for Rishikesh To Gangotri distance and Route Map for Char Dham yatra 2022 from Rishikesh.

Rishikesh to Gangotri distance

  • The distance between Rishikesh to Gangotri by road is around 270 km.
  • Rishikesh to Gangotri route journey time is 7-8 Hours via road.

Rishikesh To Gangotri Route Map (Google Map)

How to Reach Gangotri from Rishikesh

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

  • Rishikesh to Gangotri By Road
  • Rishikesh to Gangotri By Air
  • Rishikesh to Gangotri By train   

From Rishikesh, there is no Train for Gangotri.

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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.

⦿ Rishikesh to Gangotri by Road:

how to reach gangotri by road

Rishikesh to Gangotri By Road:

The distance between Rishikesh and Gangotri is 270 km. Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh. all routes have their own Beauty and beautiful Hill stations situated in the Himalayan Region.

Rout 1: Rishikesh to Gangotri (via Narendra Nagar)

The distance of this route is 270 kilometers. and cause of hill area it takes 8-9 hours in this journey. But it can be hard to get direct transport from Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh to Gangotri :

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 285 kilometers.

Major Destinations between Rishikesh to Gangotri via Mussourie

Rishikesh ➜ 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 300 kilometers. this is the longest route to reach Gangotri from Rishikesh. it takes more than 10 hours to complete this route.

Major Destinations between Rishikesh to Gangotri via Devprayag

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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⦿ Rishikesh to Gangotri by Air/Flight:

how to reach gangotri by air flight

There is no direct air route from Rishikesh to Gangotri. So you have to visit Sahastradhara Helipad in Dehradun to get helicopter service for Gangotri. You can book a Helicopter ride at an affordable price there.

Dehradun To Gangotri by Helicopter:

Rishikesh ➜ Sahastradhara Helipad (Dehradun) ➜ Gangotri Temple

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

This helicopter ride will take you directly to Gangotri Temple. The Distance from Rishikesh to the Sahastradhara helipad is Approximately 48 km.

⦿ Rishikesh to Gangotri by Train:

how to reach gangotri by train

The nearest railway station from Gangotri is Rishikesh Railway Station.

There is no direct train from Rishikesh to Gangotri but there are many trains available from all major cities to Rishikesh and Haridwar on daily basis.

The distance between Rishikesh to Gangotri is around 220 km.

And Rishikesh is the last Railway Station on the Gangotri route. So you have to travel by road after reaching the Rishikesh railway station.

You can book a Taxi or Bus from Rishikesh to Gangotri easily. There are also local buses available from Rishikesh Bus Station which is within a few distances from Rishikesh Railway Station.

Rishikesh 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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