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Uttarakhand
Image: Gauravkaintura1234 / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Gangotri National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Gangotri visits depend on trekking permits, season, and mountain-route conditions; verify these before leaving Uttarkashi or Gangotri.
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This is a demanding mountain park with limited season, altitude exposure, and little barrier-free infrastructure.
Gangotri National Park protects one of India's grandest Himalayan landscapes, stretching from conifer valleys near Gangotri toward glaciers, snowfields, and rugged high peaks. The park is inseparable from the cultural geography of the upper Bhagirathi and the pilgrimage route to Gaumukh, while also serving as habitat for mountain mammals and alpine biodiversity.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Trekking Season (May - Jun) | Early mountain departures | Return to camp or lodge |
| Post-Monsoon (Sep - Oct) | Clear-weather trekking | Return before night cold intensifies |
Gangotri, Gaumukh, and beyond operate within trekking and permit systems rather than conventional park tourism.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry/Permit | As notified by Uttarakhand authorities |
| Guide / Trek Logistics | Varies by route, porter support, and camping plan |
Always verify current trekking permits, camping rules, and daily carrying-capacity limits before departing for Gangotri.
Gangotri National Park, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand
31.0882° N, 79.1455° E
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is the main airport for onward road travel.
Rishikesh and Dehradun are the main railheads.
Travel by mountain road through Uttarkashi to Gangotri, with onward trekking into the park's interior.
Use mountain taxis or organized trekking support from Uttarkashi or Gangotri.
Conifer forest, birch, alpine scrub, meadows, glacier-fed valleys, and sparse high-altitude vegetation.
Gangotri supports mountain ungulates, high-altitude carnivores, pheasants, and birds across one of Uttarakhand's largest protected Himalayan systems.
Gangotri National Park was established in 1989 to protect the upper Bhagirathi basin, its glaciers, and a major stretch of Uttarakhand's high Himalayan ecology.
