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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 Top
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