A 12-hour drive from Rishikesh, Gangotri is nestled among lofty Garhwal Himalayan peaks, glaciers and dense forests, and is one of highest pilgrimages in India (approx 3,415 m). Other than its divine atmosphere, Gangotri offers stunning vistas all around. Gangotri Temple is one of the Char Dhams in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Hindus revere the yatra to the Chota CHar dham sites. Know History, Timings, Travel info. Gangotri shrine is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand. It is the highest and most significant shrine dedicated to the holy river “Ganga,” which is revered as Goddess by Hindu devotees. The holy river’s source is at Gaumukh, which is located in the Gangotri glacier and can be reached via a 19-kilometre trek from Gangotri Temple. Gangotri Temple is covered from all sides by snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayas with the holy Bhagirathi river cascading by its ... Gangotri Temple, a religiously important temple in Hinduism, is located in the quaint town of Gangotri , Uttarkashi District in the Indian State of Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and is the highest and the most important shrine dedicated to the deity. The sacred temple and the surroundings offer a scenic view of the breathtaking Himalayas and the ever so gorgeous River Ganga.
