Places to visit nearby destination - Gangotri
Bhairon Ghati
 Bhairon Ghati or Bhairon Valley is located en route
Uttarkashi, at a distance of 9 km from Gangotri. The
valley is situated at the confluence of the Bhagirathi
and Jat Ganga rivers. It is known for its Bhairavnath
Temple.
Gangnani
 Situated at an altitude of 1,855 metres above sea
level, Gangnani is a place famous for its hot water
springs called Gaurikund. It is located on the road
to Uttarkashi at a distance of around 53 km from Gangotri.
Apart from the springs, Gangnani also has a 15th-century
temple
Gaumukh
 Perched at an altitude of 4,200 metres above sea
level, Gaumukh (literally, cow/’s mouth) Glacier is
the geographical origin of the Ganga. The Ganga is
known as Bhagirathi here and it is situated at a distance
of 18 km uphill from Gangotri.
Harsil
 Situated at a distance of 25 km from Gangotri, Harsil
is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the
Garhwal Himalayas. It/’s an off-the-beaten-track destination
still unexplored by the tourists. It is perched at
an altitude of 2,620 metres above sea level. The main
attraction at Harsil is the Wilson Cottage built in
1864. A seven-kilometre trek from Harsil would take
you to Sat Tal (Seven Lakes) near the village of Dharali.
Kedartal
 Kedartal is a spectacular and enchanting lake situated
at a distance of 18 km from Gangotri. With the Thalaiyasagar
Peak forming the backdrop, the lake looks amazingly
beautiful. The trek to Kedartal (4,000 metres above
sea level) from Gangotri is arduous and needs professional
help for the amateurs. Kedartal also serves as the
base for further trek to Thaliyasagar, Jogin, Bhrigupanth,
and other peaks.
Nandanvan and Tapovan
 A
tough 6-km trek along the Gangotri glacier would take
you to Nandanvan, the base camp for the Bhagirathi
peaks. There are some excellent views of the Shivling
peak from Nandanvan. Tapovan is situated across the
snout of the Gangotri Glacier and is known for its
exquisite verdure encircling the base of the Shivling
Peak. From Tapovan you can go to Vasuki Tal, Kalindikhal,
and Badrinath.
Uttarkashi
 Situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi, Uttarkashi
is the headquarters of the district by the same name.
Uttarkashi is located at a distance of 97 km from
Gangotri and is known for its Vishwanath and Kuteti
Devi temples. It is also the last important place
from where you can stock up on your supplies to the
treks up in the north. |
