Area : Garhwal Himalayas
Trek Duration : 12 Days
Trek Best Season : Mid-March-June & Mid-September to Mid-November
Trek Grade : Moderate
Altitude : 3890 mts
Total Trekking : 38 K.M
Group Size : Minimum 5 people
The Ganga is one of many sacred rivers of Hindus and is worshipped as goddess Ganga by them. Situated on the Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, this river serves as a lifeline to millions of people. Gangotri is considered to be the origin of Ganga. The scenic beauty of Gangotri is the reason why thousands of people visit this place every year. People visit this pilgrimage site from May to June. Similar to other holy places, this place also has some tales associated with it. It is believed that by seeing the high intensity of goddess Ganga, Lord Shiva requested her to rest in his hair, to save the world from destruction. Gangotri is a religious destination which nestles many worshipping places and one of them is Gaumukh (mouth of a cow). It is a glacier or kind of a cow’s snout, which is situated alongside the river.
If you are thinking to escape your mundane life, then get started with your journey to Gangotri. Upon visiting this majestic place, you will find yourself surrounded by a white sheet of snow. The sunrise and sunset at this place are worth watching. Ekadash Rudra temple, Kuteti Devi temple, Vishwanath temple, and Gyaneshwar temple are some of the temples you can visit when you are in Gangotri.
Nowadays, Gangotri has become one of the most sought-after trekking spots by adventure seekers. Nearby places of Gangotri encompassing Tapovan, Mandavan, and Kalindikal are also among many attractions to be visited by the people. While trekking to Kalindikal, care must be taken as it is quite tough to trek this trail as compared to Tapovan.
You can choose one of our exceptionally designed Gaumukh trek packages and embark upon an adventurous expedition without any hassle. Everything from your train and hotel bookings to necessary guidance will be taken care of by our proficient executives for we believe in complete customer satisfaction.
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