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Gangotri
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
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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
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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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Shikhar Nature Resort
Address:
Village Gawana, Ganeshpur, Uttarkashi, Uttaranchal. Phone: 01374-223762
Corporate Address: Shikhar International Pvt. Ltd., 209, F-14 Competent House, Middle Circle, Connaught Place New Delhi-110001(India)
Phone: 91-11-47171016 / 47171000 Mobile: 9717891140 Fax:
91-11-23323660
E-mail:
nature@shikhar.com
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