Vishwanath Temple

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India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Gangotri

Sight Address : Nr. Bus Stand, Gangotri, Uttarkashi District Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Vishwanath Temple is situated in Uttarkashi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is most important among the other temples in Uttarkashi. Shiva, the main deity of this temple, is worshipped all day here. Visitors are greeted by sound of bells, and the chanting of mantras by pundits at the puja every evening. The Shakti Temple, dedicated to the Goddess of strength is present within the courtyard and in the front of Vishwanath Temple.The massive brass trident projecting from Vishwanath Temple bears an inscription describing how the Vishwanath Temple was built.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

April-June, September-November

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 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

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