Gangotri Tours - Gangotri Yatra Uttrakhand

Gangotri


A spiritual date with the Himalayas is what precisely defines a tour to Gangotri. The origin of the holy Ganges in the Himalayas is an important pilgrimage center of the Hindus. But Gangotri is equally favorite destination for an intrepid traveler. One who is looking for solace in the Himalayas. The journey to Gangotri is long and arduous, as one has to negotiate many hairpin bends but once at Gangotri, the scenic beauty and serene environment takes one over. Hill Resorts in India offers complete information and online tour booking facility to tour Gangotri, Uttrakhand.

Location of Gangotri
Gangotri is located at an altitude of 3,140 metres above sea level. The hill station Gangotri comes under Uttrakhand, which is located in the north of India. Gangotri is at a distance of about 240 kilometres from Rishikesh and 105 kilometres from Uttarkashi.Gangotri is an ideal location for the tourists looking for peace and adventure. Located in the hills, 18 kms downstream from Gaumukh is Gangotri. It is an important pilgrim site located at 3,048 m above sea level. Gangotri is situated in the northern part of the state of Uttaranchal and is very close to the Indo-Tibetan border. Gangotri glaciers, the original source of the sacred river Ganges, attracts tourists in large numbers every season. Discover the daunting rivers and attempt to reveal the mysteries of the natural world, which are rare to find elsewhere. Along with the thrill of exploring nature, what one experiences here is the aura that India is totally Indian.

At Gangotri there is a temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga and the sacred stone where Raja Bhagirath is believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva. Submerged in the river here is the natural rock Shivalinga where Lord Shiva is believed to have received the Ganges (called Bhagirathi here) in his matted locks. It is visible in the winter months when the water level recedes.

Tourist Attractions in Gangotri
In the north Indian state of Uttrakhand. Major Tourist Attraction :Gangotri Temple, Gomukh glacier, Kedar Taal, Submerged Shivalinga, Vasuki Tal, Kalindikhal, Nandanvan.
Gaumukh glacier
Located on top of a hill called the Bilwa Parvat, the Manas Devi Temple is worth visiting. The temple can be reached by the rope way or one can take the normal trekking route to the top. The top of the hill gives you an excellent view of Gangotri.
Cheedvasa & Bhojvasa
On the top of a hill called the Neel Parvat which is on the other side of the river Ganga, the Chandi Devi temple was constructed by the King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, in 1929 AD. Chandi Devi is a 3 km trek from the Chandi Ghat.
Nandanvan
At one place Ganga divides herself into seven small streams. This place is known as the Sapt Rishi and provides a very

Pleasing sight Sites nearby
There are a number of beautiful places in and around Gangotri that one can visit. Besides Gaumukh, tourist can head to Cheedvasa, which is 28 kilometres from Gangotri. Bhojvasa is another beautiful spot located at a distance of about 22 kilometres from Gangotri.
Tours to Bhagirathi Gangotri is a hill resort ideal for trekking as well. Nandanvan offers a magnificent trekking trail that offers scenic views of the area. You can also trek to Tapovan and from there one can proceed to Vasuki Tal and Kalindikhal. Bhairon Valley, the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Jat Ganga is other wonderful place that you can visit. The other places that you can include in your tour itinerary are Uttarkashi, Harsil, Dayara and Yamunotri.

Visiting time
It is wonderful to travel to Gangotri from May to September. But it would be best if you can avoid monsoon season from June to August, as the region is prone to landslides. May-September (avoid rainy season June-August)

Accommodations Where to stay
There are no premium hotels in Gangotri but what you can find is the government tourist houses, PWD bungalows and forest guesthouses. You can stay at the GMVN's lodges or take shelter in ashrams and dharmsalas. The food available is vegetarian.

Accommodations are good enough for all types of tourists coming from all over. There are numerous forest rest houses, tourist's rest houses. There are a few dharamshalas and guesthouses that provide reasonable accommodation.

How to reach
Jolly Grant, 25 kilometres from Dehradun and 17 kilometres from Rishikesh, is the nearest airport. It is about 165 kilometres from Gangotri. The nearest railhead is Rishikesh. Gangotri is connected to Dehradun, via Tehri and Uttarkashi.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant (26 kms from Rishikesh).
Rail : Nearest railhead is at Rishikesh.
Road : Gangotri is connected by road to Uttar Kashi, Tehri Garhwal, Rishikesh and other parts of the country. It is approximately 300 km from Dehradun, 250 km from Rishikesh and 105 km from Uttarkashi.