2 Nights / 3 Days
The picturesque pilgrimage in the hinterlands of the Himalayas is the most sacred spot where Ganga, the stream of life, touched earth for 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, followings his severe penance of 5500 years.
Gangotri tour operator 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.
Gangotri Yatra The Shrine of Gangotri opens during the last week of April or the first week of May, on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya. The temple’s opening is preceded by a special Puja of Ganga both inside the temple as well as on the river bank. The temple closes on the day of Diwali followed by a formal closing ceremony amidst a row of oil lamps. The temple was constructed in the early 18th century by Gorkha Commander Amar Sigh Thapa.
HOW TO GET THERE
Airport: Jolly Grant Dehradun, 266 Km.
Railhead: Rishikesh, 249 kms.
Road: Well connected to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, and Delhi Important Road Distance from Gangotri: Dharasu (129 Kms.), Yamunotri (224 Kms.) Mussoorie (247 Kms.), Tehri (172 Kms.), Ullarkashi (94 Kms.)..
GENERAL INFORMATION
Altitude: 3,140 Mts.
Climate Summer: Cool during the day and cool at night
Climate Winter: Snowbound, Touching, sub-zero.
Clothing: April to July: Light woolens
Clothing: Sep to Nov: Heavy woolens
Language: Hindi, Garhwali & English
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel and relax. In the evening we will visit the famous temple of Kashi –Viswanath at Uttarkashi and then drive back to the hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning drive to Gangotri. Gangotri takes a holy dip in the river Ganga, It’s also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Then go for Temple darshan, after temple darshan drive back to Uttarkashi for overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and then drive to Haridwar. On arrival our cab will drop you at Haridwar Railway station.
On route: Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi, Gangotri Temple, Gangnani hot spring
