Darshan Guide —
Do Dham (Gangotri - Yamunotri).
Temple Timings & Highlights
Morning Darshan
Public Entry
Afternoon Closure
Temple Closed
Evening Darshan
Public Entry
Sacred Highlights
Gangotri
The rock where King Bhagirath meditated for Ganga's descent — central to the darshan ritual.
Evening aarti at the ghat with the roaring Bhagirathi river as backdrop — unmissable.
Source of the Bhagirathi river, 19 km from the temple — trekable for fit pilgrims.
Yamunotri
Hot spring at 98°C — pilgrims cook rice here as prasad to carry home, a unique ritual.
Sacred rock outside the temple — mandatory puja here before entering the sanctum.
The actual source of the Yamuna river lies above the temple at Saptarishi Kund.
Plan ahead
Caution
VIP darshan exists only at Kedarnath and Badrinath — Yamunotri and Gangotri have no formal fast-track queue. At those two shrines, arriving at temple opening time (6:00 AM) is the only way to avoid long waits.
Tip
Mahabhishek at Badrinath (4:30 AM) and Rudrabhishek at Kedarnath both require advance booking via the BKTC portal. time_slots fill weeks ahead in May and October — book the moment your travel dates are confirmed.
Key point
Leather items — belts, wallets, leather shoes, leather jackets — are prohibited inside all four sanctum sanctorums, not just one. Most pilgrims are caught off guard at the first temple. Carry a cloth bag to leave leather items outside.
Nearby Attractions
Bhagirathi Shila
shrineThe rock where King Bhagirath meditated — steps from the temple, central to the Gangotri darshan ritual.
Gangotri Glacier
naturalSource of the Bhagirathi river — a full-day trek from the temple. Only for fit pilgrims with a full spare day.
Harsil Valley
naturalOne of the most scenic valleys in Uttarakhand — 21 km drive back toward Uttarkashi. Worth a stop on the return journey.
Pujas & VIP Darshan
Yamunotri
Divya Shila Puja
Nominal priest feeMandatory before temple entry
*Prices and timings are subject to change by the Temple Trust based on festivals and pilgrimage volume.
Site Decorum
Photography Rules
Please respect local customs regarding photography in sensitive sacred areas.
Modest Attire
Conservative clothing is recommended to honor the spiritual sanctity of the site.
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