In summer the linga is submerged and visible when winter comes. The airport is 26 km from Rishikesh. Bus goes right up to the shrine. There is bus service to several places like Uttarkashi, Tehri, Rishikesh, Hardwar. Summer is cool during daytime and cold at night.
Winter is snow-bound.
Non-vegetarian food and alcohol are prohibited in Gangotri. Bhaironghatti is 10 km from Gangotri. The Bhairav Nath temple is in the midst of forests. It is a tourist attraction. Beyond Bhaironghatti, across Jahanvi river, is situated Bhairon temple .