General Information

History

It is another attraction that the origin place of holy river Ganges is inside this park, the Gomukh glacier.  This national park has derives its name on this glacier.  This national park works like a bridge between Govind national park and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.  In this park one can see the high land points, very steep and deep cliffs, glaciers full of rocks and thin area valleys all along.   The location of this national park is also varying starting from the lowest height of 1800 mtrs to 70-83 mtrs from MSL.  The diversity of the flora and fauna seems according to the elevation of the park.  The climatic conditions are also varying from subtropical to the grassy landmasses.  This national park has peculiar type of hilly ecological system.  The biological aspects of Himalayan region are also intermingled with physical varieties.  The vast landscape is full of grassy areas, though some clubbed areas of Kharsu and Betula trees are also grown up at various height levels of this area.  The route to the Gomukh is sided by the hilly mountains and is very steep.  At some places the route is disturbed by the dangerous landslides.    The reason of the landslides in this area is only due to excavation of trees and is impossible to recover the loss as the core of the land has disturbed due to uprooting and extensive soil erosion by the rain.   The continuous deficit of this forest is recordable as the impact would be long life and the ecological balance is purely dependent on the stability of landscape.   

Best Time To Visit

This national park is best to visit during the period from April to October.   From November onwards the chilled winter starts here and lasts till March.  In this season the sunshine is also difficult to touch the land as dense forestry interrupts the same.  Rainy season also falls between the best times.  But if a person keeps some preventive measure, the danger of landslides can be avoided.

Distance From - National Park

Dehradun is the nearest railway station and airport too.  Railway station is located at a distance of 210 kilometers and airport is at 220 kilometers.  The nearest town to access this national park is Harsil at 30 kilometers distance. From Gangotri, some of the famous places are located at the under mentioned distances :-

Uttarkashi 97 km, Tehri 167 km , Dharasu 125 km, Yamunotri 232 km , Mussoorie 250 km and Dehradun 210 Kilometers.

How To Get There

The only rail and air head is Dehradun to Access this park.  One will have to reach at thisdistrict and from Dehradoon, bus services, taxi and cabs are available to reach this national park.  From Harsil town, located at 30 kilometers from this park, taxis are available.  Some adventure lovers prefer on foot journey of 30 kilometers.  Gangotri is also a holy and religious place.  This place is the famous most place in Uttaranchal.  The place is well linked with the other important cities through roadways. NH-58 is open in all seasons. 

By Air : If someone wants to reach this national park through air route, he will have to land at Jolly Grant airport, which is located at a distance of 226 kilometers in Dehradoon.  From this airport, Taxies and deluxe buses are available.

By Rail: Nearest railway station is Dehradoon.  After reaching at this railway station, the taxies and deluxe buses can be hired for the Gangotri national park.   

By Road:  This location is very well linked by the roadways.  Roads to Rishikesh, Tihri Garhwal and Uttarkashi are spread over from this location.  Gangotri is also well connected by other important cities of the country.

Things To Do In - National Park

This national park has a charming and mesmerizing scenic look all around.  Snow cladmountain peaks creates a charming background.  The majestic beauty, lush green forestry, and a bulky extension of the landscape of national park provide a charming view to the visitors.  The breathtaking flora and fauna of this national park is like a gift to human being from nature.  Every visitor who comes here takes his breaths in wonder as the juicy and moist atmosphere created by the beautiful glaciers looks truly pure.

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Accommodation

Visitors can reside in the under mentioned hotels near Gangotri National Park:- 

5 Elements Maneri Uttarkashi : This camp has the accpommodation in form of 25 Deluxe tents for visitors who are interested in adventure. This is located at 21.6 miles away from Gangotri.    All the required amenities according to the season and climate of the location are provided to the visitors.  Luxury tents inspire visitors to come here time and again.

Hill Top Resort: This resort is located at 37.3 miles away from Gangotri National Park. Att the amenities are also provided here.  This resort is also not much expensive.

Weather

Elevation of Gangotri is 3,042 meters from MSL.  Owing to this elevation, the temperature of this area is too chilled to say.  Due to heavy snowfall, this park is not opened during November to March.  Normal temperature of this location is in between 100 to 150 Celsius while duringwinter this level goes below the zero.  Monsoon season of this location ranges between Jun to August and in this period Gangotri receive heavy rainfall too.  The snow clad trees and mountains during winter are the scenes who attract the visitor.  Almost all around the year woolen clothe are required to visit this national park.

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