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Popular Unexplored All Nature (3) Dodi Tal At an altitude of 3307 mts, Dodi Tal is a clear lake nestled amidst thick dense forests. The lakeside has accommodation in the form of a wonderful rest house, a camp site and a log cabin. Dodi Tal is a very famous trekking site and any holiday package is incomplete without a trek to this area. Fishi... More Ganges Glacier The Gangotri Glacier, situated at a height of 4238 mts, moves along the Gangotri track starting from Chaukhamba and finally merging into the Gaumukh. It is a known fact that the water of the Ganges is 100% pure in nature and contains absolutely no impurities. Even when kept for years, the water disp... More Kedar Tal A crystal clear and transparent lake giving a feel of the chill waters, Kedar Tal is a spectacular creation of God that lies at an altitude of 4425 mts above sea level. This is the best place for a long trek. The trek to Kedar Tal needs to be directed through a local guide, and is not for the weakl... More Religious (2) Gangotri Temple Dating back to the mythological era, Gangotri reveals the life story of Goddess Ganga, the daughter of heaven, who decided to flow down from the heaven to the earth. This was done to acknowledge the penance performed by King Bhagirath to wash away the sins of his predecessors. The spot where Ganga o... More Vishwanath Temple One of the most famous temples in Uttarkashi, Lord Vishwanath temple bears a description in the Kedar Khanda or Skanda Puran. The temple is 300 mts away from the local bus stand at Uttarkashi. This holy shrine has a Shivling which is 60 cms tall and is 90 cms in circumference. The history of this t... More Miscellaneous (4) Harsil Situated two kms away from Dharali, on the highway towards Uttarkashi, Harsil is another picturesque village of scenic importance. Elevated at 2623 mts and stretched at a distance of 72 kms from Uttarkashi, this hamlet is a splendid attraction for nature lovers. The specialty of Harsil lies in the v... More Maneri Situated about 13 kms close to Uttarkashi enroute to Gangotri, Maneri is the latest entrant in the list of tourist attractions around Gangotri. The main attraction here is the dam built across river Bhagirathi where the water is channeled to turbines through an 8 km long tunnel built at Tiloth at Ut... More Tapovan Tapovan is a camping base for those wishing to visit the Shivling peaks. Located at an altitude of above 4460 mts above sea level, Tapovan is a beautiful meadow that surrounds the peaks. Enriched with lovely flowers, a climb to this meadow sharpens the images of the surroundings peaks and ranges. As... More Uttarkashi Travel a distance of 155 kms from Rishikesh and you reach Uttarkashi, one of the important pilgrimage destinations of India! Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1150 mts above sea level. Uttarkashi is a home to various famous temples including Lord Vishwanath te... More Nature (1) Nachiketa Tal Adding to the list of tals or lakes in and around Gangotri is Nachiketa Tal. Another picturesque and splendid beauty of a crystal clear lake surrounded by thick dense forests and a mind blowing view of the mountain peaks, the Nachiketa Tal has a small little temple as the backdrop. The lake is nam... More Religious (4) Ekadash Rudra Temple The district of Uttarkashi is a very important pilgrimage area located on the banks of river Bhagirathi, which flows down to form the Ganges after it crosses river Devaprayag and merges into the river Alaknanda. Closely located to Rishikesh at a distance of 155 kms, Uttarkashi stands tall at an alti... More Gyaneshwar Temple In addition to the various temples such as Ekadash Rudra temple, Kuteti Devi temple and the Lord Vishwanath temple, Gyanseshwar temple is another temple of sacred importance, situated in Uttarkashi. A visit to Uttarkashi is incomplete without visiting any of these temples. These ancient temples are ... More Kuteti Devi Temple The temple of Goddess Kuteti Devi is situated atop a hill called Hari Parwat, about 2 kms away from Uttarkashi. The temple is also approachable from Dehradun after traveling a distance of 192 kms. Situated on the banks of Bhagirathi, the temple of Kuteti Devi was built by the daughter and son-in-law... More Submerged Shivling For those not aware of the ancient Indian mythology, Lord Shiva received the Ganges in his matted locks, when Goddess Ganga agreed to flow down to the earth from her heavenly abode, following the penance performed by King Bhagirath. The spot where Lord Shiva gathered Ganga into his locks to reduce t... More Adventure (1) Fishing Miscellaneous (6) Dayara Bugyal Situated at a huge height of over 3000 mts above sea level, the Dayara Bugyal or high altitude meadow as known in the local dialect is a dream come true for nature lovers. Splendid scenic beauty from a breathtakingly high angle, Dayara Bugyal has retained its beauty thanks to its unreachable heights... More Dharali Located at a distance of 2 kms from Harsil, a locality in Gangotri, Dharali is a small scenic village most welcoming for those exploring it. The village poses as a picture that has come to life, with apple orchards all around. Also famous for red beans cultivation, Dharali is a delight for the creat... More Gangnani Gangnani is a small town situated in Gangotri. An ideal destination for the spiritually inclined and those seeking peace of mind, Gangnani is the perfect spot for meditation. Gangnani is situated at a short distance of about 37 kms from Maneri, enroute to Gangotri. Gangnani also leads the way stretc... More Gaumukh Gaumukh refers to the cow’s face; Gau is synonymous to Cow and Mukh means face. Gaumukh is the name given to the glacier which happens to be the origin of the flow of the river Ganga. It is from this glacier that Ganga transformed herself into a river and trickled down as river Bhagirathi. One ha... More Nandanvan Nandanvan is the camping site which serves as a base for the treks to the Bhagirathi peaks. One can experience a splendid view of the rising sun early in the morning. An ideal trekking spot, the route takes you along the Gangotri glaciers, Gaumukh to reach Nandanvan. For the adventure-minded souls,... More Tehri Tehri, now known for an upcoming giant hydel project, is the former capital of the Tehri Garhwal locality. Tehri is located at the region where the two rivers Bhagirathi and Bhilangna meet. Wonderful area to get a photogenic view of the surrounding peaks! Tehri is well connected by roads, thanks to... More Nature (4) Dodi Tal At an altitude of 3307 mts, Dodi Tal is a clear lake nestled amidst thick dense forests. The lakeside has accommodation in the form of a wonderful rest house, a camp site and a log cabin. Dodi Tal is a very famous trekking site and any holiday package is incomplete without a trek to this area. Fishi... More Ganges Glacier The Gangotri Glacier, situated at a height of 4238 mts, moves along the Gangotri track starting from Chaukhamba and finally merging into the Gaumukh. It is a known fact that the water of the Ganges is 100% pure in nature and contains absolutely no impurities. Even when kept for years, the water disp... More Kedar Tal A crystal clear and transparent lake giving a feel of the chill waters, Kedar Tal is a spectacular creation of God that lies at an altitude of 4425 mts above sea level. This is the best place for a long trek. The trek to Kedar Tal needs to be directed through a local guide, and is not for the weakl... More Nachiketa Tal Adding to the list of tals or lakes in and around Gangotri is Nachiketa Tal. Another picturesque and splendid beauty of a crystal clear lake surrounded by thick dense forests and a mind blowing view of the mountain peaks, the Nachiketa Tal has a small little temple as the backdrop. The lake is nam... More Religious (6) Ekadash Rudra Temple The district of Uttarkashi is a very important pilgrimage area located on the banks of river Bhagirathi, which flows down to form the Ganges after it crosses river Devaprayag and merges into the river Alaknanda. Closely located to Rishikesh at a distance of 155 kms, Uttarkashi stands tall at an alti... More Gangotri Temple Dating back to the mythological era, Gangotri reveals the life story of Goddess Ganga, the daughter of heaven, who decided to flow down from the heaven to the earth. This was done to acknowledge the penance performed by King Bhagirath to wash away the sins of his predecessors. The spot where Ganga o... More Gyaneshwar Temple In addition to the various temples such as Ekadash Rudra temple, Kuteti Devi temple and the Lord Vishwanath temple, Gyanseshwar temple is another temple of sacred importance, situated in Uttarkashi. A visit to Uttarkashi is incomplete without visiting any of these temples. These ancient temples are ... More Kuteti Devi Temple The temple of Goddess Kuteti Devi is situated atop a hill called Hari Parwat, about 2 kms away from Uttarkashi. The temple is also approachable from Dehradun after traveling a distance of 192 kms. Situated on the banks of Bhagirathi, the temple of Kuteti Devi was built by the daughter and son-in-law... More Submerged Shivling For those not aware of the ancient Indian mythology, Lord Shiva received the Ganges in his matted locks, when Goddess Ganga agreed to flow down to the earth from her heavenly abode, following the penance performed by King Bhagirath. The spot where Lord Shiva gathered Ganga into his locks to reduce t... More Vishwanath Temple One of the most famous temples in Uttarkashi, Lord Vishwanath temple bears a description in the Kedar Khanda or Skanda Puran. The temple is 300 mts away from the local bus stand at Uttarkashi. This holy shrine has a Shivling which is 60 cms tall and is 90 cms in circumference. The history of this t... More Adventure (1) Fishing Miscellaneous (10) Dayara Bugyal Situated at a huge height of over 3000 mts above sea level, the Dayara Bugyal or high altitude meadow as known in the local dialect is a dream come true for nature lovers. Splendid scenic beauty from a breathtakingly high angle, Dayara Bugyal has retained its beauty thanks to its unreachable heights... More Dharali Located at a distance of 2 kms from Harsil, a locality in Gangotri, Dharali is a small scenic village most welcoming for those exploring it. The village poses as a picture that has come to life, with apple orchards all around. Also famous for red beans cultivation, Dharali is a delight for the creat... More Gangnani Gangnani is a small town situated in Gangotri. An ideal destination for the spiritually inclined and those seeking peace of mind, Gangnani is the perfect spot for meditation. Gangnani is situated at a short distance of about 37 kms from Maneri, enroute to Gangotri. Gangnani also leads the way stretc... More Gaumukh Gaumukh refers to the cow’s face; Gau is synonymous to Cow and Mukh means face. Gaumukh is the name given to the glacier which happens to be the origin of the flow of the river Ganga. It is from this glacier that Ganga transformed herself into a river and trickled down as river Bhagirathi. One ha... More Harsil Situated two kms away from Dharali, on the highway towards Uttarkashi, Harsil is another picturesque village of scenic importance. Elevated at 2623 mts and stretched at a distance of 72 kms from Uttarkashi, this hamlet is a splendid attraction for nature lovers. The specialty of Harsil lies in the v... More Maneri Situated about 13 kms close to Uttarkashi enroute to Gangotri, Maneri is the latest entrant in the list of tourist attractions around Gangotri. The main attraction here is the dam built across river Bhagirathi where the water is channeled to turbines through an 8 km long tunnel built at Tiloth at Ut... More Nandanvan Nandanvan is the camping site which serves as a base for the treks to the Bhagirathi peaks. One can experience a splendid view of the rising sun early in the morning. An ideal trekking spot, the route takes you along the Gangotri glaciers, Gaumukh to reach Nandanvan. For the adventure-minded souls,... More Tapovan Tapovan is a camping base for those wishing to visit the Shivling peaks. Located at an altitude of above 4460 mts above sea level, Tapovan is a beautiful meadow that surrounds the peaks. Enriched with lovely flowers, a climb to this meadow sharpens the images of the surroundings peaks and ranges. As... More Tehri Tehri, now known for an upcoming giant hydel project, is the former capital of the Tehri Garhwal locality. Tehri is located at the region where the two rivers Bhagirathi and Bhilangna meet. Wonderful area to get a photogenic view of the surrounding peaks! Tehri is well connected by roads, thanks to... More Uttarkashi Travel a distance of 155 kms from Rishikesh and you reach Uttarkashi, one of the important pilgrimage destinations of India! Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1150 mts above sea level. Uttarkashi is a home to various famous temples including Lord Vishwanath te... More Suggest an attraction in Gangotri Have we missed your favorite attraction in Gangotri? Tell us about it and we'll add it. Attraction: Please enter attraction name Optional The fields below are optional, but filling these will help us a lot. Your Name: Email: Source: Filling the source of your information makes it easy for us to verify it.    Close

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