Gangotri Dham - History, How to Reach, Best Time to Visit and Popular Places
Positioned in Uttarkashi, Gangotri is one of the most popular and sacred religious amongst the Chardham pilgrimage. This pilgrimage is dedicated to the Goddess Ganges and visited by lakhs of pilgrims every year. Amidst stunning and serene surroundings, the sacred Shrine is located at a height of 3048 mts. This is surely one of the most significant Hindu pilgrimages and known for emitting pure aura.
History of Gangotri
Located in the left bank of Bhagirathi, The Gangotri temple was built in 18th century by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa. The magnificent temple is located amidst the stunning surroundings of deodars and pines.
Amidst the majestic Himalayas, the stunning locales of Gangotri pilgrimage, one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages is located. According to the legend, King Bhagiratha did severe penance to make his predecessors free from sins. Goddess Ganga transformed herself into river, as the stream of life and touched earth for the first time. To minimize the impact of her fall, Lord Shiva received Ganga in his locks. Bhagirathi is another name of Ganga.
How to Reach
The mythological source of holy river Ganga, where King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva and Goddess Ganaga descended in the form of river on earth. In order to control the heavy fall of Ganga, Lord Shiva received her in his huge locks. Positioned at an altitude of 3048 mts in Himalayas of Uttarakhand, Gangotri is located in the northern part of Uttarkashi District which is close to Indo-Tibetan Border.
Dehradun, Uttarkashi and Rishikesh are located at a distance of 300 km, 105 km and 250 kms respectively.
By Air: Well connected by air, as Jolly Grant is the closest airport from Gangotri. The airport is 26 kms from Rishikesh.
By Road: Gangotri Dham is well connected by road to major cities such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and NCR region. It is also connected with Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Kotdwar, Roorkee, Chamba, Tehri, Barkot, Hanuman Chatti and Janki Chatti.
By Rail: Railway station is in Rishikesh which is just 249 kms away and accessible via cab, bus etc.
Best Time to Visit
The ideal time to visit Gangotri Dham is summers, as they are cool, whereas winters are severely cold. In the months of May and June, arrival of rain is common. During the start of summers, Gangotri Temple gates are opened, as the weather is immensely plasant and a maximum temperature of 25 degree Celcius.
You can visit the holy city of Gangotri from April to June and September to November.
Popular Places
Gangotri is known for some of the most popular tourist spots, such as Vishwa Nath temple, Gaumukh Glacier, NandVan Tapovan, Kedar Ganga Sangam, Bhairon Ghati, Gnag Nani, Maneri, Harsil, Kedartal,
Ek Dham Gangotri Yatra
For pilgrims who want to go for Gangotri Yatra only, no need to worry, as they can opt for the Ek Dham Gangotri Yatra.
Destinations during the Ek Dham Gantgotri Yatra are Delhi, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, Harsil, Gangotri and Rishikesh. The 4 nights and 5 days trip will make you visit some of the most sacred spots of Gangotri Dham, such as Vishwanath Temple, Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi etc.
During the Gangotri Ek Dham Yatra, you will enjoy the memorable visit to the stunning locales of Harsil Village, Bhagirathi River and the glorious Himalayas. Your sacred pilgrimage will be concluded with trip to Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir etc,
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