Gangotri Dham Overview
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. It is located close to the holy rock, or Bhagirath Shila, where King Bhagirath had worshipped Lord Shiva. 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.
Whether
In the season of ice and snow (November to April)
In the winter (November to April) Heavy snowfall has made the weather frigid and wintry. During this time, the Gangotri temple is closed. Only professional trekkers and mountaineers come to the area to participate in numerous trekking trips near Gangotri
In the course of the season (May to June)
Summers (May to June) are mild, whereas winters (November to February) are quite frigid. Summer begins with the opening of the Gangotri temple's gates. The weather is pleasant, with a maximum temperature of roughly 25 degrees Centigrade and a nighttime temperature of around -10 degrees Celsius. This is the greatest time of year to go on a religious pilgrimage or a city tour.
In the midst of the monsoon season (July to August)
Due to a variety of landslides, it is difficult to get to the shrine. Traveling during the monsoon season is discouraged for pilgrims. From April to June and September to November are the finest times to visit Gangotri. From the last week of April through the second week of November, the temple is open to the public.
How to Reach
By Flight: Jolly Grant Airport, which is just 20 kilometres from Rishikesh, is the nearest airport to Gangotri. To get to Gangotri from the airport, visitors can either take a taxi or a bus.
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By Train : A taxi or a luxury bus will take you to Rishikesh, about 249 kilometres away, from whence you can take a short trip to visit Gangotri. Fast trains presently connect Rishikesh. Because of this, Haridwar is the finest railway station if you plan to go by train to Gangotri. Many trains connect Haridwar to the rest of India.
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By Road : Gangotri is easily accessible by road from most major cities in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and the NCR area, including Delhi. Delhi is 452 kilometres away, and Rishikesh is 229 kilometres away.
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