{"id":6320,"date":"2021-08-20T22:12:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T03:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=6320"},"modified":"2025-12-31T03:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:08:08","slug":"harsil-valley-gartang-gali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/harsil-valley-gartang-gali\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Gartang Gali of Harsil Valley from Rishikesh by Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Discover the Harsil Valley Gartang Gali from Rishikesh by Road<\/h1>\n<p>Gartang Gali is a high-altitude mountain pass located in the Nelong Valley, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uttarkashi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand,<\/strong><\/a> India. The pass sits at an elevation of around<strong> 5,100 meters (16,730 feet)<\/strong> above sea level and connects the <strong>Nelong Valley to the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Overview: <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Harsil Valley Gartang Gali\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The<strong> Gartang Gali<\/strong> pass was historically a trade route<strong> between India and Tibet.\u00a0 The <\/strong>famous Chinese explorer Hiuen Tsang used this route to come in India <strong>in the 7th century.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5525\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5525\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Gangotri-Temple-Uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"Gangotri Temple Uttarakhand\" width=\"960\" height=\"665\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gangotri Temple Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Historic Pathway<\/h3>\n<p>The bridge spans \u00a0136 meters\u00a0 in a wooden lining. it\u00a0 was constructed by Peshawari Pathans over 150 years ago. This architectural marvel was meticulously carved into a vertical granite rock face. Initially utilized by merchants trading between India and Tibet. The route fell into disrepair following the Indo-China conflict of 1962.<\/p>\n<p>After extensive reconstruction efforts, the <strong>1.8-meter-wide bridge<\/strong> now stands at an altitude of approximately 3,352 meters (11,000 feet), offering a thrilling challenge to even the most adventurous souls.<\/p>\n<p>Hanging precariously from the rocky ledge, it provides panoramic views of the enchanting Nelong Valley and its diverse flora and fauna, with the <strong>Jadh Ganga river flowing far below<\/strong>. The<strong> Gartang Gali trek distance 2.5-kilometer<\/strong>\u00a0 through dense forests to reach bridge.<\/p>\n<h3>7 Years in Tibet<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Interestingly, History has it that this very bridge served as the escape route for Austrian climber Heinrich Harrer during World War II, a tale immortalized in his book &#8220;Seven Years in Tibet&#8221; and the subsequent Hollywood film starring Brad Pitt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Nelong Valley\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/nelong-valley-in-uttarakhand\/\"><strong>The Nelong Valley<\/strong><\/a> is a remote and pristine Himalayan region that was closed to tourists for several decades due to its proximity to the <strong>India-China border. The valley<\/strong> was reopened to tourists in 2015 but remains a restricted area, requiring special permits to visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Suggested Read-<a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/travelling-offbeat-in-uttarakhands-garhwal-and-kumaon-himalayas\/\"> T<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/travelling-offbeat-in-uttarakhands-garhwal-and-kumaon-himalayas\/\">he\u00a0 New Theme-Based Real Offbeat Destinations in Uttarakhand<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6328\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6328\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6328\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Nelong-Valley-Uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"Nelong Valley Uttarakhand\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nelong Valley Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Gartang Gali Wooden Bridge<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is constructed by cutting the mountain rock in a traditional style, provides breathtaking views of Uttarakhand&#8217;s Nelong Valley and its flora and fauna. The Uttarkashi district administration allows only 10 tourists on the bridge simultaneously. Don&#8217;t forget to visit the Lal Devata Temple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Time visit Harsil Valley Gartang Gali<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It\u00a0 is accessible between May and November<\/strong>, making it the ideal time to visit Nelong Valley in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Plan your trip accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Suggested Read- <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/uttarkashi-an-eminent-spiritual-town-with-adventurous-activities\/\">Uttarakashi<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/uttarkashi-an-eminent-spiritual-town-with-adventurous-activities\/\">An Eminent Spiritual Town with Adventure Activities<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6327\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6327\" src=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Nelong-Valley-Village-Uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"Nelong Valley Village Uttarakhand\" width=\"960\" height=\"634\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nelong Valley Village Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>How To Reach Harsil Valley Gartang Gali<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">To visit Nelong Valley, you need an inner line permit and a fitness certificate from the sub-divisional magistrate of Uttarkashi. It&#8217;s an India-China border area open for tourists during the daytime, located around 90 km from Uttarkashi HQ.Only Forest Department vehicles can carry a maximum of 4 travelers. Only Indian travelers are currently permitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Q. Gartang Gali From Rishikesh?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A<\/strong>. From Rishikesh, you can reach by road via Uttarkashi and Harsil. The journey covers 260 km and takes at least 8 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Q. Gartang Gali Distance From Rishikesh?<\/li>\n<li>A. From Rishikesh distance\u00a0 is approx. 260 km by road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q. Gartang Gali to Gangotri Distance?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A It is just 10\u00a0 km before Gangotri Temple which requires maximum 30 minutes by road<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q. Gartang Gali From Dehradun?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A.\u00a0 Approx. 230 km by road\u00a0 from Dehradun city center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q. Gartang Gali in December?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A. It covers with snow, so in December, closed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q. How to reach Gartang Gali from Delhi<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A. From Delhi you can reach via Dehradun and Uttarkashi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q. How to reach Gartang Gali Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A. From Rishikesh, you can reach\u00a0 by road via Uttarkashi and Harsil. The journey covers 260 km and takes at least 8 hours. From Uttarkashi, it requires a 3-hour road trip to cover the remaining 90 km.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Harsil Valley Gartang Gali Harsil Valley Gartang Gali\u00a0 Harsil Valley Gartang Gali\u00a0 Harsil Valley Gartang Gali\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Harsil Valley Gartang Gali from Rishikesh by Road Gartang Gali is a high-altitude mountain pass located in the Nelong Valley, in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. The pass sits at an elevation of around 5,100 meters (16,730 feet) above sea level and connects the Nelong Valley to the Tibet Autonomous Region of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36793,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1682,1683,1684,1685,1686,1687,1404,1688,1689],"class_list":["post-6320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rishikesh-day-tour","tag-adventure-expedition-in-uttarakhand","tag-gartang-gali-bridge-distance","tag-gartang-gali-forest-check-post","tag-gartang-gali-in-hindi","tag-gartang-gali-trek-distance","tag-nelong-valley-to-gartang-gali-distance","tag-offbeat-destination","tag-rishikesh-gartang-gali","tag-uttarakhand-himalayas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6320"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40129,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6320\/revisions\/40129"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}