Gangotri is the main religious places among the four Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, situated in Uttarkashi, is closely related to Goddess Ganga, the river that we know as Ganges.
The shrine of Gangotri is situated at an elevation of 3048 mts, amidst sylvan surroundings, constitutes one of the most important pilgrimages for the devout Hindus and emits a highly pious aura.
Gangotri Temple is situated in Uttarkashi district at a height of 3,100 metres (10,200 ft) and dedicated to Goddess Ganga and located on the banks of River Bhagirathi...
About Gangotri Temple
According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga took the form of a river to absolve the sins of King Bhagiratha’s predecessors, following his severe penance of several centuries...
History of Gangotri Dham
Gangotri Temple opens on the religious day of ‘Akshaya-Tritya’, which falls, generally, during the last week of April or the first week of May...
Open/ Close Date of Gangotri Temple
The Gangotri temple at an altitude of 3048 mts in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. Check here complete Gangotri road route map detail...
How to Reach Gangotri
The average maximum temperature of Gangotri is about 10-15 degrees Celsius & minimum temperature goes below the zero degree mark. Check here current & latest Gangotri weather forecast for various season (summer, monsoon & winter)...
Gangotri Weather
There are many pilgrimage and tourist places near Gangotri Dham, some of them are high altitude lakes, glaciers and trekking destinations as well which pilgrimages can visit during their Char Dham Yatra or Gangotri Tour...
Gangotri Excursions
How to reach Gangotri from Delhi NCR. Most to the Gangotri or char dham tour start from delhi. Here you can get the full road route and other gangotri tours releated detail
Delhi to Gangotri
There are various tourist places, famous temples & treks in and near Gangotri Dham. Pilgrims can visit those places during their Gangotri or Char Dham Yatra.
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The Gangotri temple was built by a Gorkha Commander, Amar Singh Thapa in the early 18th century.
Gangotri Dham open on the day of Akshay Tritya each year. The Gangotri Dham closed on next day after Diwali.
Gangotri Opening & Closing Dates
Gangotri Dham is dedicated to the Goddess Ganga. Goddess Yamuna is the main diety of Yamunotri Dham. As per legend, she is the daughter of Himvan and sister of Parvati.
As per popular Hindu mythology, King Bhagirath perform deep penance for the salvation of ancestors. Then Goddess Ganga takes form of sacred river and decends down to earth at Gangotri Dham.
Gangotri Dham can be reached from Haridwar by bus/ taxi. Regular buses are availabe to Gangotri / Uttarkashi from Haridwar. One can board taxi to Gangotri / Uttarkashi from Hadriwar to reach Gangotri Dham.
Gangotri Glacier located at an altitude of 17100 ft is the source of Gangotri river in Gangotri Dham.
Gangotri is one of the base camp for many treks in Uttarakhand. Aprt from famous Gaumukh trek, some of the other treks are Gangotri - Tapovan Trek, Kedartal Trek, Kalindikhal Trek and Nandanvan Trek.
Treks from Gangotr
Gangotri Dham has number of ashrams, dharmshalas and budget hotels for pilgrims accommodation. There are several budget and deluxe hotels in Dharali, Harsil and Uttarkashi too.
Hotels in Gangotri
Gaumukh is 18 kms from Gangotri Dham. One can reach by trek from Gangotri to Gaumukh. It need special permit from local authorities as it falls under Gangotri National Park.
