{"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 loading=\"lazy\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" 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 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