Best Time to Visit Gangotri Temple
Because of its elevation and location, Gangotri Dham remains open to devotees for only six months. The last day of April or the beginning of May is the time chosen to open the gates of this holy Hindu temple in Uttarakhand because the snow has melted and temperatures have begun to get comfortable. The temple shuts down just following Diwali, and the temple's deity is taken into Mukhba Village to be worshipped throughout the next six months of winter. Thus, the most suitable time to go to Gangotri will be from April to November, with between mid-June to April and October-mid-November being the ideal time.
Summer
In April, the month signals the start of summer's warm summer season in Gangotri, where everything melts, and the days are warm. The summer temperature that extends until mid-June is 8 and 20 degrees, making it a comfortable temperature for devotees to make the journey.
Monsoon
The monsoon season is filled with torrential rains that can last several days. The average temperature falls by a little, with 19 being the maximum. While the Yatra is conducted in the summer months at full speed, it is recommended to know the forecast for the weather and bring the necessary equipment such as umbrellas, raincoats, and raincoats, as well as walking sticks, etc.
Winter
Gangotri is closed for six months, beginning with the arrival of winter from mid- to the end of November. The temperature drops below zero, and the entire area is covered in a thick layer of snow. The idol is taken to the lower regions in Mukhba Village for the devotees to pay tribute.