• Places to see in Gangotri
• Gangotri
• Tapovan
• Shivling
• Bhairon Ghati

Gangotri Travel Facts:
•State-Uttaranchal
•Specialty-Pilgrimage center
•Official Language-Hindi
•Other languages spoken- Garawali
•Best time to visit- April to June  September to November
•Weather- 15 to 30 degrees in summer and0 to 10 degrees in winter

Topographically situated within 3,048 meters above sea level, Gangotri is located on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and therefore Gangotri is one of the four Dhams that are located in the North. There is a natural Shivling that is not fashioned and once the waters surround it recede it can be seen by the tourists.  Gangotri Tourism revolves around the fact that it offers religious experience and at the same and offers reverence and religious fervor of the highest degree and observance that admonishes even non vegetarian food and alcohol. Apart from that it offers the devotee a true religious experience that is built on abstinence and observances.



This is prime religious center in the country. The famous and the most important tourist destination that is frequented by the tourists is the Gangotri temple. It is one of the most revered religious shrines as it dedicated the Goddess Ganga and therefore stands at a higher limited and  is one of the most pious and sacrosanct shrines. Another temple is visited is the Vishwanath temple that has a Shivling that is the main attraction and for which tourists flock in form various corners the country. Immaculate nature is one of the key features of Gangotri and as such tourist can enjoy the fullness of nature with the Dodi Tal that is nestled in the midst of forests.  The Glacier is the point on the Gangotri is all one most visited. Here the water that flows from the Holy Ganga is the purest and the water collected and kept for long years. The water in no way is changed and remains forever fresh because of the sanctity and the medicinal value of the product.

In summers the conditions remains pleasant and does not soar in terms of temperature levels. In winters there is heavy foliage of snow fall. Hence the most appropriate time and the best time to visit is from April to June and September to November. In terms of transport the Gangotri is well connected by roads and the state transport service. The nearest  railway head to Gangotri is that of Rishikesh and there are connective flights to the city.

Accommodations in Gangotri are such an offer both economy and luxury accommodation. Being a tourist the rates for accommodations are also convenient and therefore serve the needs of the  traveler.

The serenity and the pious environment is one factor that heralds tourists and pilgrims to this city. Unmatched in terms of religious fervor and devotion this city truly offers an unparallel spiritual experience.