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Gangotri

Gangotri is a small town  at 3140m altitude and 98km northeast of Uttarkashi. It is a center for sadhus from all over India. The present temple of Gangotri was built by the Gorkha commander Amar Singh Thapa in the early 19th century as replacement for the older structure. The Gangotri shrine is seen as the spiritual source of Hindusim’s most sacred river, the Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, Ganga, the stream penance, and the river is worshipped as a deity. The physical Gangotri, along the Gangotri Glacier.

Places to Visit
Gangotri Temple The shrine of Gangotri is situated at an elevation of 3048 mtrs. Above sea level. It is said that Raja Bhagirath used to worship Lord Shiva at the sacred stone nearby. Madho Singh, the ruler of Jaipur renovated the temple in the early 20th century. The 20ft high temple is made of white granite.
Submerged Shivling  A natural rock Shivling, which according to legends, is where Lord Shiva sat to recieve the Ganga in his matted locks. It normally shows up during the winter months when when the waters are clear.
Gaumukh : Situated at a height of 12,960 ft, Gaumukh is the source of the river Ganga. The Gangotri Glacier, which lies at a height of 13,662 ft beyond Chaukhamba extends as far as Gaumukh. The Ganga gushes out of the glacier, here.
Bhairon Ghati : It is situated at a distance of 9 km from Gangotri towards Uttarkashi. The temple of Bhairav Nath in thick forests, is an added attraction.
Kedartal : This enchanting lake lies 18 km from Gangotri, and is about 15,000 feet above sea level. It is a base camp for trekking to the surrounding peaks.

Getting There
By Air Jolly Grant is the nearest airport 18 km from Rishikesh.
By Rail  Rishikesh 248 km is the nearest railway station.
By Bus Bus services of Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyawastha Samiti connect Gangotri with Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Delhi

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