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Badrinath
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. Gangotri
. Haridwar
. Mukteshwar
.
Mussoorie
. Nainital
Gangotri Travel Guide
Visited
by hundreds of thousands pilgrims every year, this 18th century temple constructed
by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa , is near the spot where the goddess Ganga
is said to have first descended on earth from heaven, in answer to the prayers
of King Bhagriath.
The revered shrine of Gangotri, situated at an altitude of 3,200 mts. about
sea-level amidst sylvan surroundings, constitutes one of the most important
pilgrimages for the devout Hindu.
Lord shiva received her into his matted locks to break the great force of her
fall. From there it emerged into many streams and the one which started from
Gangotri was called Bhagirathi.
The Pandavas, it is said, came here to perform the great 'Deva Yajna' to atone
for the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharat. The temple
itself is situated on the right bank of the Bhagtathi .
There are a number of ashrams locked on the other side of the ashrams locked
on the other side of the Bhagirathi, many of which provide accommodation facilities
to the travellers.
Places of Religious Interest
Gaumukh glaciers
(18 km.)
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the sourse of the Bhagrithi for a dip in its icy waters is dip in almost a must
for pilgrims; and to the temple of Bhairavanth at Bhaironghati, (10 km.). GMVN
Tourilst Bungalow is located at Bhojbasa, about 14 km., from Gangotrli, on the
road to Uttarkashi, at thle confluence of the Jat Ganga and Bhagirathi rivers.
Pilgrlims also trek to Nandanvan (6km) and Kedartal (18km) 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 Gangotril during the yatra season.
The temple remains closed from Nov. to May due to severe winter conditions
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