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GANGOTRI TOURISM

Gangotri, the origin of River Ganga and the seat of goddess Ganga, is situated in Uttarakhand, it is 300 km from Dehradun and very close to the Indo-Tibetan border.

The Gangotri Temple was built by a Gorkha commander in the 18th century. Apart from its religious significance, Gangotri is also a miracle of nature. River Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier and is known as Bhagirathi till it merges with Alaknanda at Devaprayag. From Devprayag, it is known as Ganga. DO SEE Gangotri photos: These Gangotri temple pictures portray the significance of Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra

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Gangotri along with Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath form the Chota Char Dham, an important pilgrimages for Hindus.  Like the other Chota Char Dham sites, Gangotri temple also closes during winter. The idol is shifted to Mukhyamath temple in Mukhba village, 20 km downstream.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN GANGOTRI

Though there are very few high range hotels in Gangotri, government-managed dharamshalas are aplenty and provide good accommodation. Most of the hotels in Gangotri offer decent facilities for a pleasant stay but it is advisable to book your accommodation in advance.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN GANGOTRI

Only vegetarian food is available at dhabas in Gangotri. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are banned here.

BEST TIME TO VISIT GANGOTRI

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Gangotri is as given below. The best time to visit Gangotri is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January720
February923
March1327
AprilBest time1833
MayBest time2136
JuneBest time2334
July2431
August2330
SeptemberBest time2130
OctoberBest time1729
NovemberBest time1226
December822

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Articles About GANGOTRI

  • Litigations delay Rs 11,700 cr Char Dham project

    New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI) The ambitious Rs 11,700-crore Char Dham programme to connect Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath has been delayed and its completion…

    PTI Feeds February 7, 2019, 4:45 pm IST

  • Chardham project: SC asks Centre why NGT order should not be stayed

    New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response as to why it should not stay the National Green Tribunal…

    PTI Feeds November 26, 2018, 7:27 pm IST

  • SC stays NGT order clearing ambitious Chardham project in Uttarakhand

    New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court Monday stayed the order of National Green Tribunal (NGT) which had cleared the ambitious 'Chardham Mahamarg Vikas…

    PTI Feeds October 22, 2018, 8:46 pm IST

  • 10 'Swachh Iconic Places' added to phase 3 of Swachh Bharat Mission

    New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) The government today added ten Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) under phase III of its flagship programme, Swachh Bharat Mission.Raghavendra Swamy…

    PTI Feeds June 12, 2018, 7:53 pm IST

  • Decks cleared for Chardham highway project, NGT disposes plea

    New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) Decks have been cleared for the ambitious Chardham highway project for all-weather connectivity to four holy towns of Uttarakhand, with…

    PTI Feeds September 19, 2017, 4:23 pm IST

  • Kanwar Yatra 2017: When Ravana pacified Shiva, know the significance of the pilgrimage

    The pilgrimage was done by saints and hermits until early Nineteen century but got prominence later within the common masses.

    India.com News Desk July 8, 2017, 9:56 am IST

  • Clarify stand on NH-34 widening in Uttarakhand: NGT to MoRTH

    New Delhi, Jun 19 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal today directed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)…

    PTI Feeds June 19, 2017, 10:15 pm IST

  • Clarify stand on NH-34 widening in Uttarakhand: NGT to MoRTH

    New Delhi, Jun 19 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal today directed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)…

    PTI Feeds June 19, 2017, 10:15 pm IST

  • Uttarkashi accident: death toll rises to 24

    Uttarkashi, May 24 (PTI) The death toll in the bus accident near Nalupani in the district has mounted to 24 after three more bodies were…

    PTI Feeds May 24, 2017, 8:38 pm IST

  • Uttarkashi tragedy: PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced ex-gratia of Rs two lakh for the kin of each of those killed in the tragic bus accident…

    ANI Feeds May 24, 2017, 10:04 am IST

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