Gangotri Temple gates are opened on 19 April 2026 at 8:00 AM. Devotees celebrate this event, and the official temple committee announces the Gangotri opening date. Closing of Gangotri Temple in 2026 will be around Diwali (Govardhan Puja / Annakoot). The closing date is 11 November 2026 announced by the temple authorities.
Gangotri opening dates 2026 — what we know today
The temple committee has announced the official Gangotri opening date for 2026 which is 19 April 2026. They has been declared it on Maha Shivratri (15 Feb 2026). The Closing date of Gangotri Temple is 11 November 2026 on Bhai Doj.
Gangotri opening dates 2026 — Tentative
About | Details (2026) |
Temple | Gangotri (Uttarakhand) |
Opening date | 19 April 2026 |
Closing date | 11 November 2026 |
Notes | Always visit the official site of Shivkhori.in for the confirmation |
How are Gangotri opening dates decided?
Chardham Yatra by Helicopter – 5N/6D Tour
- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Night
Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter Tour Packages
- Duration
- 2 Days / 1 Night
- 4 Days / 3 Night
Where to check official updates (so you don’t miss changes)
- Temple committee official site — for notices, puja information, and season updates.
- Government / trusted news — for confirmation of the exact Gangotri opening date 2026 and time.
Planning tip linked to Gangotri opening dates
Gangotri opened for the 2026 season on 19 April, and the temple remains open to devotees through 11 November 2026. With the monsoon season behind us, post-monsoon bookings are now open from 15th September to 3rd November 2026 — the best time to visit, with clearer skies, cooler weather, and far fewer crowds than the May–June rush. You can choose the Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter to visit Gangotri in comfort, without the long road journey. Book your travel and accommodation now, as post-monsoon seats fill up quickly in this narrow window before the temple closes for winter. We track Gangotri’s season dates and booking windows closely and update this page as soon as official confirmation comes in from the temple committee. We follow temple committees and state announcements closely, and share only verified, official information.
Takeaway
You can now plan your Gangotri trip for 2026 with confirmed dates. The temple opened for the 2026 season on 19 April and stays open through 11 November 2026. With post-monsoon bookings open from 15th September to 3rd November 2026, this is one of the best windows to visit — clearer skies, cooler weather, and much smaller crowds than the peak May–June season.