GANGOTRI HOTELS

Ganga Niketan Hotel
Ganga Niketan hotel in Gangotri. Located just near the Gangotri temple, the Ganga Niketan Hotel is one of the most popular choice of hotels among many tourists and pilgrims visiting Gangotri and the Chardham. If you plan to stay for a few days in Gangotri then you must book your reservation well in advance specially during the Yatra time when pilgrims come from all over India. The Ganga Niketan hotel is a privately run hotel.

Prices at the Ganga Niketan Hotel in Gangotri are quite affordable and cheap. Pilgrims and tourists of every class can avail a room here. Room types include Deluxe, ordinary and dormitory. The Ganga Niketan Hotel is situated just by the bridge across the river and is very near to the Gangotri temple that is visited by roughly 2.50 lakhs Hindus annually. Being located near the temple, this hotel is favored by many pilgrims. The Gangotri temple opens on the auspicious day of “Akshay- Tirth” in the first week of May and closes on Diwali. So it is quite difficult to get rooms at the Ganga Niketan Hotel during this time of the year. The hotel is a descent place to stay with your family. Rooms at the Ganga Niketan Hotel are quite affordable. The double bed rooms at Ganga Niketan Hotel cost around Rupees 300. Food options at Gangotri are limited to local eateries and dhabas. However remember that non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited in this hotel.

Forest Rest House
Apart from numerous hotels, ashrams, guest houses, dharamshala and private hotels, Gangotri also has a forest rest house for the pilgrims and travelers where you can find your accommodation at a quite cheap and affordable price that suits the budget and pocket of every class of travelers. The forest rest house is run by the government and thus well maintained yet is quite affordable.

If you are trekking along the Chhitkul to Gangotri route then you also might find accommodation in the forest rest house. The night stay at the forest rest house amidst nature gives a beautiful experience that will leave an everlasting impression in your mind. The forest rest house at Gangotri ensures convenient accommodation to all the travelers who are looking for low price accommodation in Gangotri. However remember to book the rest house well in advance if you are visiting during the Yatra time or the pilgrimage time i.e. during June. Also remember that non vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited in all over the holy place of Gangotri and so it is also inhibited in the Forest Rest House. If you are about to trek in the Garwal route you may also stay overnight at the Forest Rest House in Gangotri.

PWD Inspection Bungalow
The PWD Inspection Bungalow is one of the best available places to stay in Gangotri. Here at gangotri-chardham.com we offer you with detailed information about accommodation facilities available at the PWD Inspection Bungalow. The PWD Inspection Bungalow at Gangotri is quite affordable and cheap that suits the budget of every traveler. At a quite modest price tourists can get good quality accommodation facilities. The bungalow maintains a good standard along with proper hygiene.

Non vegetarian and alcoholic drinks are prohibited in the holy place of Gangotri and so these things are also not allowed in the PWD Inspection Bungalow. The bungalow maintains good reputation for providing all the basic comforts. Apart from various categories of rooms there are also cheap dormitories available at the PWD Inspection Bungalow.

It is also advisable that to avoid rush book your reservation with the PWD Inspection Bungalow quite ahead of time. June is the peak period for Yatra when pilgrims flock to this holy city from all over India. So book your reservation early to get a descent place in the PWD Inspection Bungalow. The bungalow has its headquarter at Delhi, from where you can book your reservation. The Gangotri temple opens on the auspicious day of “Akshay- Tirth”, generally in the first week of May and closes on Diwali so there is also a huge rush during this time. Keep the dates in mind and plan your travel accordingly.

Tourist Rest House (GMVN)
one of the best places to stay in Gangotri. During your trip to the Gangotri there will be no shortage of places for you to stay, however, the best place to stay in Gangotri is the tourist rest house, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), a UP government undertaking known as the Nigam. The Tourist rest house(GMVN) has its offices at Delhi and Rishikesh where you can book your reservation prior to your arrival to this place. It is advisable to book your reservation quite early specially during the Yatra time in June when the rush is maximum.

The tourist Rest House (GMVN) offers maximum possible comforts to all its guests. The rest house offers a wide choice of rooms which fit the budget of every class of travelers and pilgrims. Room types at the tourist Rest House(GMVN) include air conditioned deluxe rooms, executive rooms, family suites, tents and huts along with quite a few number of low prices dormitories. The hotel is well furnished, neat and clean and maintains good hygiene. Rooms at Tourist Rest house(GMVN) has dorm beds for rupees 150 and other categories of rooms starting from rupees 550 up to rupees 600.

There are a few dharamshalas and guesthouses that provide reasonable accommodation