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Gangotri, (Ganga' + ’Uttari’ which means descended) the picturesque pilgrimage in the hinterlands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where Ganga , the stream of life, touched earth for the first time.

Situated at 99 km from Uttrarkashi, at height of 3140 meters.A shrine dedicated to the Goddess was built some 250 years ago by Amar Bahadur Thapa, the Gorkha Commander
 
According to mythology, Goddess Ganga - the daughter of heaven, manifested herself in the form of a river to absolve the sins of King Bhagirath’s predecessors, following his severe penance of several centuries. Lord Shiva received into his matted locks to minimize the immense impact of her fall. She came to be called Bhagirathi at her legendary source.

The physical source of the holy river is at Gaumukh, 18 kms. further uphill, along the Gangotri Glacier. Several pilgrims trek upto the source to offer prayers either on foot or on ponies. The verdant valleys, dense forests and towering peaks offer excellent trekking and mountaineering opportunities for adventure enthusiasts.

Gangotri Travel Information:

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 17 kms. from Rishikesh and.
24 kms. from Dehradun, 275 kms. from Gangotri.
Railhead:
Nearest railheads are Rishikesh (248 kms.), Haridwar and Dehradun.

Distances from important cities:
Haridwar – 270 kms
Rishikesh - 248 kms
Yamunotri - 230 Kms.
Mussoorie - 247 Kms
Uttarkashi – 90 kms

Nearby Places ( Gangotri):

Bhagirath Shila:
Near the temple is a great stone slab-the ‘Bhagirath Shila’ dedicated to Bhagirath, whose penance is believed to have brought the Ganga down from the heavens.

Gomukh
Gomukh(4200 meters), the identified source of the holy river Ganga, is 18 kms. Further uphill from Gangotri. The trek to Gomukh is gradual and several pilgrims undertake the journey to pay homage the river at its known source.

Bhaironghati.
Furhter downstream,10 km from Gangotri, is the picturesque forested halting place of Bhaironghati. There exists a small temple of Bhairon, appointed by Shiva to safeguard this region which gives the place its name. The bridge over the Jhanvi river at Bhaironghati is said to be the highest in Asia.

VISIT GANGOTRI FROM SHIKHAR NATURE RESORT

On your trip to Gangotri you can take a halt at Uttarkashi,an ancient place with rich culture heritage and as the name suggests is the Kashi of north ( Uttara) held almost as high a veneration as Kashi of the plain ( Varanasi) .Both the kashi of plain ( Varanasi)as well as the Kashi of North are situated on the banks of River Bhagirathi.The area which is held sacred and known as Uttarkashi lies between the rivers Syalam Gad also known as the Varuna and kaligad also known as ASI.The Varuna and Asi are also the names of the rivers between which the kashi of the plain lies.One of the holiest Ghats in Uttarkashi is Manikaran so is the one by the same name in Varanasi.Both have temples dedicated to Vishwanath.

You can stay at Shikhar Nature Resort, it is only at a distance of 90 kms and a 3hrs drive from Gangotri.Accommodation is in Swiss Deluxe Tents with attached wash rooms and 24 hrs running Water It is a river side resort right in the lap of nature .Here you can not only take a halt or rest but also can enjoy the delicious food which is made keeping in mind the preferences of religious travelers.

Gangotri is a Day excursion from Shikhar Nature Resort.You can always hire a car for the trip.We can provide you with the Transporatation and the lunch enroute.Apart from this you can also visit various temples in and around Uttarkashi.

You can also go in for various treks from our resort like Gaumukh Trek ,Dayara Bugyal Trek , Dodital Trek ,Tapovan Trek and many more……

Places of interest in and around Uttarkashi:

Vishwanath Temple - Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi is one of the prime pilgrimage attractions in Uttarkashi around 300 mts from the local bus stand. An ancient temple, it is said that it was first built by Parasuram. Later, it was renovated by Maharani Khaneti, wife of Sudarshan Shah in 1857. The temple has a Shivling, 60 cms high and 90 cms in circumference. No one misses this holy shrine on their trip to Uttarkashi.
 
Shakti Temple - This temple is just opposite Vishwanath temple. A big Trishul in this temple is the centre of attraction. The trishul is 6 metres in height and 90 cms at the bottom. Different people hold different views about the trishul, it is widely believed that the trishul is made of iron in the upper part and copper in the lower part. The epics say that this trishul was thrown at devils by goddess Durga.

Gangnani
Gangnani, about 37 kms. from Maneri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani where one can have a refreshing bath.

Sat-Tal
Sat-Tal meaning seven lakes is situated just above Dharali, 2 kms beyond Harsil. The trek of about 7 kms is rewarding as this group of lakes is situated amidst beautiful natural surroundings. It also provides lovely camping sites.
 
Dayara Bugyal
Bugyal in the local language means “high altitude meadow”. Situated at an elevation of about 10,000 feet above seal-level this vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty. During winter, it provides excellent ski slopes over an area of 28 sq. kms. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from here is breathetaking. There is a small lake also in the area, and to camp by its side would be memorable event.

Harsil
The Bhagirathi valley is most enchanting and preserves many colorful spots in its lap. Situated at a distance of 72 kms from Uttarkashi on the main highway to Gangotri, at an elevation of 2623 metres, this sylvan hamlet is famous for its natural beauty and delicious apples.

Gaumukh
The Gaumukh glacier is the source of Bhagirathi (Ganga) and is held in high esteem by the devouts who do not miss the opportunity to have a holy dip in the bone chilling icy water. It is 18 kms. from Gangotri.

Nandan-Van Tapovan
These two spots are situated opposite the Gangotri glacier further up from Gaumukh, at a distance of 6 kms. from where visitors can have a superb view of the majestic shivling peak.

Yamunotri
The shrine of Yamunotri, source of river Yamuna is situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh-Uttarkashi. Situated at an elevation of 3235 metres above sea level, the shrine of Yamunotri is one of the ‘four dhams’ of Uttarakhand.

Har-ki-dun
Har-ki-dun is famous for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for trekkers.at the height of 3566m, Har-Ki-Doon is a land of unparalleled beauty in the whole district of Uttar Kashi.
 

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