Amazing Facts about Gangotri

Gangotri is located in Uttarkashi & is one amongst the Char Dham pilgrimage

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It is the highest and most significant temple dedicated to the River Ganga, who is revered as a Goddess in India

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It is believed to be the spot where the goddess descended to Earth from heaven in response to the penance of King Bhagiratha

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The holy river originates at Gaumukh, which is located in the Gangotri glacier and is reachable by a 19 km trek from Gangotri

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Gangotri is also starting point of many popular treks like Tapovan, Gangotri Glacier,Gaumukh

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The easiest way to reach Gangotri is to take the NH94 to Uttarkashi, and then follow the Uttarkashi-Gangotri Road.

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The temple is located 3,145 metres (10,319 ft) above sea level.

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Gangotri is part of the Gangotri National Park that was established in 1989

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Gangotri temple is believed to have been relocated from its original location due to the shifting course of the Bhagirathi River

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Gangotri temple opens on Akshay Tritiya in the month of April/May & the kapaat closes during Diwali

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