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How to get fromShimla to Gangotriby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Dehradun

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun to Haridwarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Haridwar to Sonprayagbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sonprayag to Gangotritaxi taxi
    21h 55m

  2. Drive  396.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shimla to Gangotricar car 396.9 km
    6h 17m
    ₹4,445–6,420

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Bus, taxi

    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

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  • Distance: 827.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 55m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India?

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

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