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::Gangotri
-Gaumukh -NandanBan -Tapovan-Glacier
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General Information |
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Altitude:
4500 mts. |
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Base:
44 Kms. |
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Duration :
8 Days |
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Best Season :
July - September |
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The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinterlands of the
Himalayas is the most sacred spot where Ganga, the stream
of life, touched earth fro the first time. According to
mythology, Goddess Ganga, the daughter of heaven,
manifested herself in the form a river to absolve the sins
of king Bhagirath's predecessors, following his severe
penance of 5500years. Lord Shiva received into his
matted locks to minimize the impact of her fall. The river
itself begins at Gangotri which literally means Ganga
Uttari or Ganga descending She came to be called
Bhagirathi at her legendary source. The Shrine of
Gangotri situated at an elevation of 3200 m above sea level
amidst captivating surroundings along the right bank of
Bhagirathi is 100 km from Uttarkashi. The Shrine of Gangotri
opens during the last week of April or the first week of
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Gangotri
glacier is located in the district of Uttarkashi in the hill
state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the most important glaciers
in Garhwal region as it is responsible for feeding the head
stream of the holy river Ganga. |
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Gangotri
glacier originates at the northern slope of Chaukhamba range.
It extends to about 28 Km before terminating at Gaumukh which
is 4, 000 meters above the sea level. It is here at Gaumukh
that the head stream of Ganga begins to flow.
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Gangotri
glacier is not a single valley glacier. A number of other
glaciers combine with it to for a huge mass of ice. Some of
the important peaks that surround the Gangotri glacier are
Bhrigupanth (6, 772m), Kirti stambh (6, 285), Sumeru Parvat
(6, 380), Ratavana Bamak, Chaturangi Bamak and Swachand Bamak.
The glacier follows a gentle slope. Only at few places in the
upper reaches, there are some ice walls and crevices.
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Trek To
Gangotri Glacier (17 Km)
Reaching Gangotri glacier is not very difficult. The glacier
is approachable from the holy place of Gangotri from where it
is a 17 Km trek to Gaumukh, the origin of the river Ganga. The
beautiful trek to Gaumukh alongside the right bank of
Bhagirathi is sure to prove an unforgettable experience. |
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How to
Reach:
The Gangotri glacier can be approached from Gangotri (17 Km),
which is well connected with major destinations of the region
like Uttarkashi (99 Km), Tehri (173 Km) and Rishikesh (258
Km). Nearest railhead is Rishikesh and nearest airport is
Jolly Grant of Dehradun. |
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