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Gangotri

 

 

Gangotri.jpgAbout 250 Kms from Rishikesh, Gangotri is one of the most pious Hindu Pilgrimage. Situated at an altitude of 3,200 m, the sacred shrine of Lord Shiva (Natural Rock Shivaling) is the source of the river Bhagirathi. The Shrine is surrounded by the peaks of Shivling, Satopanth and Bhagirathi sisters. Going by the legends, this natural rock Shivalinga is the place where, Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted locks.

The shrine is visible when water level decreases during the winter months. The temple of Gangotri is located nearby the sacred stone. Where, it is said that King Bhagirath used to

Accessibility

Airport
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 17 kms. from Rishikesh and. 24 kms. from Dehradun, 275 kms. from Gangotri.

Rail
Nearest railway station is at Rishikesh 248 km. See Rishikesh for rail connections.

Road
Bus services of Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyawastha Samiti connect Gangotri with Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Delhi etc.

Some important road distances are :
Uttarkashi - 97 km.
Tehri - 167 km,
Dharasu - 125 km, Yamunotri - 232 km, Mussoorie - 250 km.

worship Shiva. The popular belief is that, the goddess Ganga first descended to earth from heaven, at this stone Historically, however, Amar Singh Thapa, the Gorkha commander is credited to have built the temple in the 18th century.

Besides, Gangotri and the adjoining areas offer some fabulous natural beauty and exhilarating trekking opportunities. Thermal springs, close-up views of mountain peaks, lakes, apple farms - overall a peaceful and tranquilizing environment in and around Gangotri is ideal for meditation as well as relaxation.

The temple and the township remains closed between November and May due to severe winter conditions .It opens on the auspicious day of "Akshay- Tirth", generally in the first week of May.

Area : 1 sq. km.  
Population :  1180 (1991 census)  
Altitude :  10,250 ft. above sea level.  
Season : May-June, September - October  
Clothing Summer : Woollens
Clothing Winter :  Heavy Woollens  
Language : Hindi, Garhwali, English  
Local Transport : Buses/Taxis/Cars
STD Code :  01381
Quick Getaways: Joshimath - 42 km,
Haridwar - 321 km, Karnprayag - 123 km, Rudraprayag - 155 km, Deoprayag - 225 km, Dehradun 343 km.

Places to visit

Gaumukh glaciers (18 km.)
Gaumukh is snout of the Gangotri Glacier and the source of the Bhagirathi river. Pilgrims trek upto the sacred spot on foot or on ponies to take a holy dip in the ice-cold water.

Enroute accommodation is available at Bhojwasa in Tourist Rest House.Further up from Gaumukh are Tapovan,Nandanvan, Chaukhamba - where famous peaks like shivling,Bhagirathi I,II,III, Kalindi are located and are scaled by mountaineers.

Pilgrims also trek to Nandanvan (6 km) and Kedartal (18 km) from Gangotri.

FACILITIES

Gangotri is well connected to other parts of the country through air, rail and road. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 26 km. From Rishikesh, 249 km.

The local and State Transport bus services also connect Gangotril with many centres in the region while porters and ponies are available for excursions to Gaumukh and other places from Gangotri during the yatra season.

Sports

Mountaineering
Gangotri Glacier is surrounded by many high peaks which offer challenging opportunities for mountaineering.
For guidance / assistance contact : Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi or Indian Mountaineering Foundation, New Delhi.

Accommodation

Ganga Niketan Hotel, Near Gangotri Temple, Gangotri, District Uttarkashi
 
Forest Rest House ( For reservation contact : DFO Uttarkashi).
PWD Inspection Bungalow.
State Govt Accommodation(Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam)

Tourist Rest House, (GMVN), Gangotri.
Options are limited to local eateries/dhabas. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited.









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