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Sight Address : Pandav Gufa can be reached after a trek of 1.5 km from Gangotri. Edit
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PandavGufais located near Gangotri and can be reached after climbing a trek of 1.5 km from the town. The place is believed to be of mythological importance as it is said to be the site where the five Pandavas during the period of Mahabharata mediated while they were going to Kailash. The way to reach the Pandav Gufa is quite beautiful and captivating and is enveloped with lush greenery, hilly terrains and endless natural bounties.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
April-June, September-November
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2-3 hours
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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