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A spiritual date with the Himalayas is
what precisely defines a tour to Gangotri. The origin of the
holy Ganges in the Himalayas is an important pilgrimage
center of the Hindus. Gangotri, the source of the
Ganga (Ganges) River and seat of the goddess Ganga, attracts
tourists in huge numbers every season.
At an altitude of 3,042 m, a
Gorkha Commander, Amar Singh Thapa, constructed the temple
in the early 18th century AD. The Gangotri temple can be
reached in one day's travel from Rishikesh, Haridwar or
Dehradun, or in two days from Yamunotri, the first site in
the Char Dham circuit.
The journey to Gangotri is long and arduous, as one has to
negotiate many hairpin bends but once at Gangotri, the
scenic beauty and serene environment takes one over.
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Couched
in the magnificent Garhwal hills, Gangotri is
at an altitude of 3048 meters above sea level.
The hill station Gangotri comes under
Uttaranchal, which is located in the north of
India. Gangotri is at a distance of about
approximately 300 km from Dehradun, 250 km
from Rishikesh and 105 km from Uttarkashi. The
summers are relatively cool and winters are
freezing cold, with rains in the months of May
and June. For the tourists, the gates of the
temple are open only in the months of May to
November.
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UNIQUE
PILGRIMAGE ATTRACTION
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Dayara
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Bugyal
in the local language means
"high altitude meadow".
The road to Dayara Bugyal branches
off near Bhatwari, a place on
Uttarkashi-Gangotri Road, which is
about 28 kms. from Uttarkashi.
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The
natural rock Shivling, submerged
in the river, is an amazing sight
reinforcing the power of the
divine. According to mythology,
Lord Shiva sat at this spot to
receive the Ganaga in his matted
locks. The shivling is visible in
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Mythological
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According
to mythology, Goddess Ganga- the daughter of
heaven, manigested 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 minimise the immense
impact of her fall. She came to be called
Bhagirathi at her legendary source. Perched at
a height of 3042 mts., it was constructed in
the early 18th century by a Gorkha Commander,
Amar Singh Thapa.
Every year, lakhs of pilgrims throng the
sacred temple between May and October. By
November, Gangotri is covered by snow. It is
believed that the Goddess retreats to Mukhba,
her winter abode.
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Gangotri
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The
18th century's temple dedicated to Goddess
Ganga is located near a sacred stone where
King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is
believed to have touched earth at this spot.
According to another legend, Pandavas
performed the great 'Deva Yagna' here
to atone the deaths of their kinsmen in the
epic battle of Mahabharata. The temple is an
exquisite 20 ft. High structure made of white
granite.
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VISITING
TIME
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It
is wonderful to travel to Gangotri from May to
September. But it would be best if you can
avoid monsoon season from June to August, as
the region is prone to landslides.
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INFORMATION
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Uttar
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Gangotri
Temple, Gomukh, Kedar Taal
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Buses/Taxis/Cars
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Joshimath
- 42 km,
Haridwar - 321 km, Karnprayag - 123 km,
Rudraprayag - 155 km, Deoprayag - 225 km,
Dehradun 343 km
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