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How to get fromHimachal Pradesh to Gangotriby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himachal Pradesh to Gangotri by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Gauri Kundbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gauri Kund to Gangotritaxi taxi
    25h 33m
    ₹8,094–11,058

  2. Drive 396.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shimla to Gangotricar car 396.9 km
    6h 17m
    ₹4,477–6,467

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Gangotritaxi taxi 396.9 km
    6h 17m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  4. Bus, taxi via Dehradun

    1. Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Rishīkeshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Gauri Kundbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gauri Kund to Gangotritaxi taxi
    26h 36m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 911.8 km
  • Duration: 25h 33m

What companies run services between Himachal Pradesh, India and Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India?

There is no direct connection from Himachal Pradesh to Gangotri. However, you can take the bus to Haridwar, walk to Haridwar, take the bus to Gauri Kund, then take the taxi to Gangotri. Alternatively, you can drive from Shimla to Gangotri in around 6h 17m.

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