India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Gangotri
Sight Address : Gangotri. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Gangotri is a popular pilgrimage centre, which is located in the district of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. This place lies at an altitude of 3750 m above sea level in the Himalayan ranges. This place rests on the banks of River Bhahirathi. Gangotri is a holy site of both Char Dham and Do Dham Pilgrimage. According to mythology, Goddess Ganga in order to vindicate the sins of King Bhagirath and his predecessors transformed into a river known as Ganga. Lord Shiva took Ganga in his matted locks to save the earth from flooding. The source of the river Ganga or Ganges is Gaumukh which is located at a distance of 19 km from Gangotri. The river Ganga is known as Bhagirathi at its point of emergence. There are dense forests in the upper catchment area of the Bhagirathi River.
Bhagirath Shila
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Best Season to VisitEdit
April-June, September-November
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Himalaya Restaurant ; Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249135 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are easily available.
BUS : Gangotri is well connected by state owned bus services. Many buses are available from Gangotri to Uttarakashi (97 km), Yamunotri (232 km), Mussoorie (250 km) and Tehri (167 km). Private deluxe buses charge about Rs 3 per kilometer while state buses charge less than Re 1 per kilometer.
Train : Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, which is about 250 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India. The taxi charge between Rishikesh and Gangotri is about Rs 4,500 for a round trip.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about 260 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gangotri city, which cost about Rs 4000.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Gangotri.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Ambulance : 102
