Currently the All-Weather Road project is in progress, due to which roads are not in good condition. The project is expected to end by 2024.

Yes, you can visit Gangotri by both car & bike, but make sure you have a skilled driver who has experience of driving on hills. And it is advised to read the Uttarakhand hills driving guidelines before departure.

You have to first visit Rishikesh or Haridwar, once you can reach Haridwar/Rishikesh you can take a direct bus to Gangotri. By chance if you miss the direct bus you can take a shared cab or bus to Uttarkashi. From Uttarkashi you can easily get the shared jeep to Gangotri. It would take approx. 9-10 hours.

Gangotri is 258 km from Yamunotri. From Yamunotri, you have first trek to Jankichatti then visit Barkot, Uttarkashi, and then Gangotri.
Jankichatti - 45 km - Barkot - 82Km - Uttarkashi - 100Km - Gangotri

Bhagiratha brought Goddess Ganga from Heaven to the Earth.

Tapovan, Gaumukh, Kedartal Trek, Harsil, Nelong Valley, Uttarkashi are some of the best places near Gangotri where you can visit.

Gomukh is 18 km from the Gangotri Dham. To reach Gomukh you have to first take Gaumukh Trek Permit, once you take the permit, you can start your trek to Gomukh. For Gaumukh you can also take Pony but I would suggest you avoid Pony if you can because at some places the trails are very narrow & risky. Once you start your trek from Gangotri, after 9 km you will reach Chirbasa and after 5km from Chirbasa, you will reach Bhojbasa. You can stay at Bhojbasa and the next day continues your trek to Gaumukh. Gaumukh is just 4 km from Bhojbasa.
Gangotri—9Km—Chirbasa—5km—Bhojbasa—4km—Gaumukh

You can apply for permits online as well as offline. Since the entrance is limited to 150 people per day, you must first get a permit. This can be collected from the permit office above the bus stand at Gangotri, or the District Magistrate Office in Uttarkashi.

Opening Dates - 10-May-2024
Closing Dates - 2-Nov-2024(Tentative)

Morning - 6:15 am to 2:00 pm &
Evening - 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Yes, it is mandatory for every pilgrim to get registered before starting the Yatra. You can register yourself either online or at the counter at different locations. You can do registration on the Biometric centers which are located in different places Haridwar, Rishikesh, Jankichati, Gangotri, Guptkashi, Phata, etc. For this, you only need your Aadhar Card and mobile number. And for online registration, you can visit http://onlinechardhamyatra.in/.

In Gangotri, there are very limited options for accommodation. If you didn’t get any accommodation then you can also take a halt in Harsil & Uttarkashi town. For more hotels options read this - (Chardham on route Hotels)