Gangotri Dham :
Gangotri the source of the Ganga (Ganges) River and seat of the goddess Ganga, is one of the four sites in India's Chardam pilgrimage, Gangotri Temple, constructed in the 18th Century, is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Near the temple is located a sacred stone where
King
Bhagiratha is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to
have touched earth at this...
spot. The temple is a beautiful 20 ft high structure made of white
granite. Gaumukh is about 18 kms is the proboscis of the Gangotri
Glacier and is the source of the Bhagirathi River. Pilgrims have to trek
upto the sacred spot on foot or they have the option of going on ponies
to take a holy dip in the ice-cold water.
Gangotri the source of the Ganga (Ganges) River and seat of the goddess Ganga, is one of the four sites in India's Chardam pilgrimage, Gangotri Temple, constructed in the 18th Century, is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Near the temple is located a sacred stone where
King
Bhagiratha is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to
have touched earth at this...
spot. The temple is a beautiful 20 ft high structure made of white
granite. Gaumukh is about 18 kms is the proboscis of the Gangotri
Glacier and is the source of the Bhagirathi River. Pilgrims have to trek
upto the sacred spot on foot or they have the option of going on ponies
to take a holy dip in the ice-cold water.
Day 1: Delhi - Rishikesh (230 kms/6hrs)
Arrival Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Hardwar, enroute lunch. Later drive to Hardwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening and drive to Rishikesh. Dinner & Night halt.
Arrival Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Hardwar, enroute lunch. Later drive to Hardwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening and drive to Rishikesh. Dinner & Night halt.
Day 2: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi (150kms/5hr)
After Breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. On Arr. Uttarkashi, Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Lord Vishwanth Temple. Back to your hotel, Dinner & Night halt.
After Breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. On Arr. Uttarkashi, Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Lord Vishwanth Temple. Back to your hotel, Dinner & Night halt.
Uttarkashi:
Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath
is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other
important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar
and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
Day 3: Uttarkashi - Gangotri (100kms/3hr)
Early morning, Drive to Gangotri enroute visit Gangnani. Arr. Gangotri, Check in Hotel. Later visit Gangotri Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Early morning, Drive to Gangotri enroute visit Gangnani. Arr. Gangotri, Check in Hotel. Later visit Gangotri Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Gangnani:
Further up on way to Gangotri about 26 Kms from Maneri, is the hot
water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund
called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage
Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved
Vyas.
Gangotri
Temple: The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa
in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Submerged
Shivling: Submerged in the river, this natural rock
Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when
he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months
when water level decreases.
Day 4: Gangotri - Rishikesh (230kms/7hr)
Early morning, pilgrims after Darshan of Gangotri Temple. Drive straight to Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. At evening visit Gang Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Early morning, pilgrims after Darshan of Gangotri Temple. Drive straight to Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. At evening visit Gang Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Rishikesh - Delhi (254kms/7hr)
Morning visit Rishikesh Local Sight Seeing. Later dep.
to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, Drop at Railway Station/Airport.
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