Located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Gangotri is the origin of the holy Hindu river Ganges.
The pilgrimage to Gangotri is a part of the Char Dham Yatra and is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage tours in India
One reason why you must visit the beautiful town is because of its temple,Gangotri, which is the highest and the most renowned temple of mata Ganga.
It is the highest and the most important temple of River Ganga. The river is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganga from Devprayag onwards where it meets the Alaknanda.
According to Hindu mythology, Gangotri is the place where river Ganga descended from heaven when lord Shiva released the mighty river from his luscious locks. Gangotri is the home of many ashrams, shirnes and temples. The city is also the starting point for some treks route like Tapovan, Bhojwasa, Gaumukh, Gangotri Glacier, Gangotri National Park, Shivling Peak, etc. Some of the tourist attractions in and around the place are Dodi Tal, Kerdartal, Bhagirathi Shila, Pandava Gufa, Bhairon Ghati, etc.
Best Time to Visit Gangotri.
Gangotri remains cold almost round the year, yet the best time to visit this place is in between April and June, and September and October. Summers here are quite pleasant, which also mark the ideal season to pay homage at the Gangotri shrine.
How to Reach
You can reach Gangotri by road, rail or airways. If you opt for rail journey, you have to reach Rishikesh station by train first and then proceed towards Gangotri by cab. The distance between Gangotri and Rishikesh is nearly 234 kms. If you opt for airway, you could fly to Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun and then drive to Gangotri by hiring a cab. The distance between Dehradun and Gangotri is about 241 kms. If you opt for the roadway, you could avail the various public/private bus services, cab services available from all the neighbouring cities of Uttarakhand to Gangotri.
Places To Visit In Gangotri
The pilgrimage to Gangotri is a part of the Char Dham Yatra and is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage tours in India
One reason why you must visit the beautiful town is because of its temple,Gangotri, which is the highest and the most renowned temple of mata Ganga.
It is the highest and the most important temple of River Ganga. The river is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganga from Devprayag onwards where it meets the Alaknanda.
According to Hindu mythology, Gangotri is the place where river Ganga descended from heaven when lord Shiva released the mighty river from his luscious locks. Gangotri is the home of many ashrams, shirnes and temples. The city is also the starting point for some treks route like Tapovan, Bhojwasa, Gaumukh, Gangotri Glacier, Gangotri National Park, Shivling Peak, etc. Some of the tourist attractions in and around the place are Dodi Tal, Kerdartal, Bhagirathi Shila, Pandava Gufa, Bhairon Ghati, etc.
Best Time to Visit Gangotri.
Gangotri remains cold almost round the year, yet the best time to visit this place is in between April and June, and September and October. Summers here are quite pleasant, which also mark the ideal season to pay homage at the Gangotri shrine.
How to Reach
You can reach Gangotri by road, rail or airways. If you opt for rail journey, you have to reach Rishikesh station by train first and then proceed towards Gangotri by cab. The distance between Gangotri and Rishikesh is nearly 234 kms. If you opt for airway, you could fly to Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun and then drive to Gangotri by hiring a cab. The distance between Dehradun and Gangotri is about 241 kms. If you opt for the roadway, you could avail the various public/private bus services, cab services available from all the neighbouring cities of Uttarakhand to Gangotri.
Places To Visit In Gangotri
- Gangotri Temple
- Dharali
- Kalindi Khal Trek
- Maneri
- Gangotri National Park
- Gaumukh
- Jalamagna Shivling
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