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Gangotri Dham Yatra ( 2 Night / 3 days)

Direction: Rishikesh – Uttarkashi- Gangotri

About Temple

In Hinduism, the holy river Ganga (Ganges) originates in Gangotri, one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Gaumukh, a glacier located 19 kilometres away from Gangotri temple, is the river's primary source. One of the world's most sacred rivers is the Ganga.

Built in the 18th century by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, the Gangotri temple is situated on the Bhagirathi River's left bank. There are deodar and pine trees surrounding the temple. Bhagirath Shila, the holy rock where King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva, is just a short walk away.. Goddess Ganga is the focus of the Gangotri temple.

The Gangotri water is brought to the temple of Lord Shiva. The belief is that Shiva's throat will be soothed by this nectar-laced water if he gulps down the poison.

Itinerary

Day 01 Rishikesh - Gangotri 270 km / 9 hrs Elevation : 3048 meter

Having breakfast straight drive to Gangotri en route will visit Tehri Lake (Suggestible to have your lunch at Tehri lake), Continue Straight drive to Gangotri, After reaching to your Hotel, eveving Join Ganga Arti back to Hotel Dinner overnight stay at Barkot.

Gangotri Weather The maximum high temperature during summer can go up to 20° Celsius. Summer night can get cooler with a minimum temperature of 10° Celsius. Light woolen dress are necessary while visiting Gangotri during summer. Winter season is very chilly in Gangotri. Gangotri will be cover in sheets of snow for the duration of winter. Pilgrim center remains closed throughout winter due to heavy snow falls.

Day 02 Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3hr)

Take a holy dip in the blessed river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its starting point. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings later drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 03 Uttarkashi – Rishikesh (175kms/6hr)

Morning after breakfast then Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Shakti Temple in Uttarkashi. proceed to Rishikesh, on the way visit tehri lake On arrival Rishikesh , if time permit to Join Ganga Arti , after arti will drop to you Rishikesh Station or Bus Stand for your Next Destination, yatra end here !

Vishwanath temple – – The Vishwanath Temple in North India is one of the most ancient Shiva temples in india. The structure was rebuilt in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri District in the state of Uttarakhand in an extremely old architectural style. It is conveniently positioned in the middle of the city. A massive iron trident, symbolic of the holy mother's, has been at the temple compound since the beginning of time and is still revered today. The minor shrines of Ganeshji, SakshiGopal, and Markandeya Rishi are also located within the temple compound. AkhandJyoti and AkhandAbhishek, aswell as arti in the morning and evening, are both presented. Lord Shiva's residence during the Kaliyug , Uttarkashi, is referred to as 'Saumya Varanasi' in the SkundaPuran, and it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Shakti temple – Right in face of the Vishwanath temple ,Shakti temple is situated. It has a large size of ‘Trishul’ of about 6 meters in height and a perimeter of 90 cms. At bottom. Though there are different views about the make of this, the upper part of it seem to be made up of iron and the lower one is of copper. As per the epic this Shakti was fearful on the devils by the spirit Durga (Shakti), that's why it gets its name. Since then, this Shakti has been erected in this location.