Dakshin Gangotri, Indian research station in Antarctica.

Dakshin Gangotri was an Indian research station in Antarctica consisting of two double-storey blocks connected by a corridor, housing laboratories, living quarters, and storage facilities for polar expeditions. The facility operated entirely on solar power and included specialized laboratories for studying oceanography, geology, and atmospheric conditions.

The station was established in 1983 during India's third Antarctic expedition and ceased operations in 1990 when ice accumulation made it untenable. Its decommissioning marked the conclusion of direct research activities at the location.

The base takes its name from the Dakshin Gangotri Glacier, as the sources state; 'Dakshin' is Sanskrit for south. In 1984 India's first post office in Antarctica opened here, and meteorologist G. Sudhakar Rao became its first postmaster in 1988. Indian Republic Day was celebrated at the station in January 1984 with Soviet and East German personnel.

The location is only accessible during Antarctic summer months and requires special permits and equipment for any visit. As a former research site, visitors should expect extremely cold conditions and minimal facilities.

After decommissioning, the site was repurposed as a supply depot to support ongoing Antarctic research missions. This transformation shows how abandoned facilities in polar regions can serve new purposes.