Gartang Gali located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, is a historic trail that was used for the Indo-Tibet trade. To visit Gartang Gali, a permit is a must, which you can get offline or online.
Offline Process
Gartang Gali is located near Lanka Bridge, Bhaironghati, Uttarkashi. Outside Gartang Gali there’s a checkpoint from where you can get your permit. Per permit fee is INR 200-250 and you will need to submit a Govt ID like Aadhaar or PAN. For foreign nationals, the permit fee is around INR 600-800.
Online Process
Step 1: Visit Explore Uttarkashi and go to the search tab. Find Gartang Gali there, and fill all the important fieldsthat will show up there.
Step 2: Start by filling in all the details such as date, trek, email address, mobile number, Aadhaar number, etc.
Step 3: Keep documents like Aahdaar Card or PAN. You will need to upload it there.
Step 4: In Trek and Agency Details, choose the agency with whom you have agreed for the Permit file process. Every agency has their own file charges so contact them prior to making your permits.
Step 5: In the detailed itinerary section, mention the date you will be visiting Gartang Gali.
Step 6: Proceed with adding details of all the trek participants.
Step 7: Click and submit your application. The payment page will open where you need to fill in your name, email, and mobile number details. After payment which takes 1-2 minutes to complete your permit will be sent to your email or you can download it with a print option also.
Cost of Gartang Gali Permit
Uttarkashi Tourism Department charges around INR 200 as the Forest Fee and INR 20 as the Tourism Department Processing Fee. Per person, Gartang Permission costs INR 200 for Indian nationals and INR 600-800 for foreign nationals.
Important Points to Keep in Mind
- Mention your official name in your application, not your nickname.
- Gartang Gali remains closed from month of November to March
- Keep a check on the weather forecast. If the weather is gloomy or it’s raining, permits won’t be issued.
- Keep enough water and snacks with you before entering the trail.
- Follow the Leave No Trace protocol.
- The nearest places to Gartang are Harsil and Dharali, you can plan your stay there.
- Drones are not allowed in the Gangotri National Park.
- If you plan to bring a camera along with you then you may need to pay extra charges.
These are the ways you can get a Gartang Permit. In case you need help with the permit making process then we can help you. Contact us at our email info@himalayandreamtreks.in or call us at +91 94565 46051 for further process. A fee will be charged to file the permit.
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