Gangotri , Uttarakhand
About Gangotri
Gangotri at height of 3,100mis, in its own right, is a pleasant place to visit. The cool air welcomes everyone around. The history of Gangotri is connected to the Ganges. Legend ties the river and the town together. In recent years, Gangotri has felt the strain of development, thus, visitors should take care to respect the local environment. Gangotri is around 99 Km from Uttarkashi but is worth a visit as this place is from where Ganga, the holy river, originates. At this place is the gangotri temple where the Shivlinga is submerged in the water.
As this is a holy place, vegetables are widely available for all vegetarians. However, there is no meat in Gangotri. Alcohol is also prohibited. Look out for the woodcarvings which exhibit splendid craftsmanship.
Trekking from Gangotri towards Tapovan and Gomukh is a major activity for many tourists. The Kedar Tal is a beautiful destination for trekkers. It is advised to go with a qualified guide and never trek alone. The Bhagarathi river is a source stream of the Ganges. Gangotri is at an altitude of three thousand one hundred meters in the Himalayan range. Take a guide while trekking, and take some time to relax in order to acclimatize your body to the altitude in Gangotri before hiking to higher places. Altitude sickness occurs when trekkers do not acclimatize properly.
Because Gangotri is in the hills, there is no train that passes by in this place. Instead, buses from Rishikesh or Haridwar are available to reach the area. Enjoy the majestic mountains while the bus beeps and swerves around the thin-pinned corners. Within twelve hours, you’ll be in Gangotri. The buses stop over Tehri and Uttarkashi so travelers can take a break from the journey.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Gangotri
Dayara Bughal, Uttarakhand
0.6 km from Gangotri - See map
Dayara Bughal is one of the most beautiful places in India. Green meadows stretch while white meadows stand in the background. This is where...
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Submerged Shiva Linga, Uttarakhand
0.9 km from Gangotri - See map
A natural rock in the riverbed is considered to be in the shape of a linga, the shape so often used to represent Lord Shiva. In Hindu myth, Shiva...
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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*6.8 km from Gangotri - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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Khatling Glacier Trek, Uttarakhand
*11.8 km from Gangotri - See map
Khatling Glacier Trek in Uttarakhand is an adventurous trek that begins from Ghuttu in Tehri district. The glacier is the source of Bhilangna...
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Dharali, Uttarakhand
16.4 km from Gangotri - See map
Dharali is located in picturesque district of Uttarkashi and is famous for apple orchards. Located on banks of River Ganga one can indulge in...
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Gangotri Temple, Uttarakhand
17 km from Gangotri - See map
Gangotri Temple is at a Ganges defying three thousand and forty eight meters above sea level. The temple itself is a white, domed structure...
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Harsil, Uttarakhand
20.1 km from Gangotri - See map
Harsil, in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, is a hidden jewel in the Himalayas. If you are looking for a retreat where you can lose yourself in...
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Nandanvan & Tapovan, Uttarakhand
20.5 km from Gangotri - See map
Nandanvan & Tapovan is a very challenging trek. 6kms from the Gangotri, opposite to Gangotri glacier, Nandanvan offers breath taking views of...
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Gaumukh, Uttarakhand
20.7 km from Gangotri - See map
Gomukh or Goumukh is a terminus of Gangotri Glacier and is considered the point of origination of Bagirathi River or the Ganga river. Goumukh...
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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*24.2 km from Gangotri - See map
Dodital Lake (also known as Dhundi Lake) in Uttarakhand is a popular trekking destination as it is located at an altitude of almost 10,000 ft....
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Rudranath, Uttarakhand
*41.1 km from Gangotri - See map
Rudranath is the third temple that has to be visited while on the Panch kedar Pilgrimage. The other four are Kedarnath, Tungnath, Madhyammaheswar...
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Kalpeshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
*42.1 km from Gangotri - See map
Kalpeshwar (Fifth Abode of lord Shiva) is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, that can be trekked to from Urgam village. Trekking in the Himilayas...
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