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Home → Char Dham in India → GangotriDuration : 4 night 5 daysDestination Covered : Delhi – Rishikesh – Uttarkashi – Harshil – Gangotri – Gangnani – Haridwar 
Gangotri is situated in Uttarakhand at the height of 3,048 meters in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas. The 6 meters high Gangotri shrine is dressed in white granite stone and is situated on the right bank of the river, Bhagirathi. As the legend goes, this shrine was built by the Gorkha General, Amar Singh Thapa and rebuilt by the Maharaja of Jaipur. This 18th century temple is dedicated to the Goddess Ganga who is believed to have descended from heaven as the "stream of life" in response to King Bhagirath's penance. 18 kms from Gangotri is Gaumukh, where the source of the holy Ganges - the Gangotri glacier - is situated. Submerged in the water is the "shivling", the rock on which Lord Shiva supposedly sat to receive Ganga. Gangotri, the source of the river Ganges and seat of the goddess Ganga, is one of the four sites in the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The river is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganga from Devprayag onwards where it meets the Alaknanda. The origin of the holy river is at Gaumukh, which is a 18 km trek from Gangotri. Accommodation :Gangotri offers a good line of luxury and budget hotels. The accommodation offered by us includes world class facilities and services. The accommodation are ideally designed to make your stay more convenient and comfortable. Pick any of the accommodations which best fits into your pocket. |