Gangotri Glacier is a well-known glacier in Garhwal Himalayas, situated in Uttarkashi district. The glacier originates at the northern slope of Chaukhamba range of peaks. This is not a single valley glacier, but a combination of several other glaciers are fed to it and form a huge mass of ice. The glacier lies within a span of 28 km and terminates at Gaumukh (4000 m). The glacier flows at a gentle slope except for a few ice walls and crevices developed in the upper regions of the glacier where, as in the lower part (above the snout), the glacier is covered by debris, which imparts a muddy appearance to its surface. The glacier is easily approachable. It is well connected by motor able road up to Gangotri temple and from there a 17 km, long bridle path follows along the right bank of the Bhagirathi river to Gaumukh, the snout of the glacier.

Trek
Base Camp Gangotri Glacier
Gangotri temple to Gangotri Glacier 17 km.

By Road

Gangotri to Uttarkashi 99 km.

Gangotri to Tehri 173 km,
Tehri to Rishikesh 85 km.