Gangotri and Gaumukh
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The temple of the goddess Ganga on the Bhagirathi river, and the snout of the Gangotri glacier at Gaumukh, the source of the river.
Pilgrimage siteUttarkashi districtBest time to visit: May to June and September to October
Highlights
- Gangotri temple and the bathing ghats on the Bhagirathi
- Trek to Gaumukh glacier through Bhojbasa, with permits from the Gangotri National Park
- Views of the Bhagirathi peaks and Shivling
Significance
According to tradition King Bhagiratha prayed here to bring the Ganga down to earth, and the river is called the Bhagirathi until it meets the Alaknanda at Devprayag.