Gangotri - Travel in India
Tapovan: Above the Gaumukh glacier is a road through many steep rocks with a climb of 4 kms which reaches a very serene place called Tapovan. This grassy field is situated on the Shivling peak which is 6543 mts above sea-level. Many flowers bloom here and streams flow out of every nook and corner.
Nandanvan: Another way from Gaumukh leads to Nandanvan through a very steep pass. There is no accommodation available here. Adventurous tourists can camp out here. Further from here one road leads to Vasuki Tal, Kalindikhal (5590 mts) and from here goes to Badrinath.
Bhagirathi Waterfall:This is also called Gowri Kund. The other name for the river Ganges is Bhagirathi. At one point, this river widens and falls in the form of a waterfall.
Bhagirath Rock:This is close to the temple and many tourist come here to worship. This place is also used for bathing. A little further, Kedarganga which comes from Kedartal joins the river Bhagirathi.
Patangana: 1.5 kms from Gangotri is a picnic spot filled with deodar and conifer trees. Many rocks surround this area.
Kedartal: 18 kms from Gangotri, after a very difficult walk one finally views Kedartal lake which is always covered with snow. This looks like it reflects the high Himalayan peaks. If one wants to camp here all arrangements must be made prior to the journey.
Harsil: 25 kms before Gangotri Harsil is a picnic spot with rivers, streams and waterfalls which add to the beauty of the valley. Many hotels, guest houses and restaurants are available.
Sat Tal:20 kms before Gangotri, in the 6 kms periphery of the village Dharali are 7 small lakes which together are called Sath Tal. Among these two are drying up. The rest have cold fresh water. The trek from Dharali is beautiful.
Nandanvan: Another way from Gaumukh leads to Nandanvan through a very steep pass. There is no accommodation available here. Adventurous tourists can camp out here. Further from here one road leads to Vasuki Tal, Kalindikhal (5590 mts) and from here goes to Badrinath.
Bhagirathi Waterfall:This is also called Gowri Kund. The other name for the river Ganges is Bhagirathi. At one point, this river widens and falls in the form of a waterfall.
Bhagirath Rock:This is close to the temple and many tourist come here to worship. This place is also used for bathing. A little further, Kedarganga which comes from Kedartal joins the river Bhagirathi.
Patangana: 1.5 kms from Gangotri is a picnic spot filled with deodar and conifer trees. Many rocks surround this area.
Kedartal: 18 kms from Gangotri, after a very difficult walk one finally views Kedartal lake which is always covered with snow. This looks like it reflects the high Himalayan peaks. If one wants to camp here all arrangements must be made prior to the journey.
Harsil: 25 kms before Gangotri Harsil is a picnic spot with rivers, streams and waterfalls which add to the beauty of the valley. Many hotels, guest houses and restaurants are available.
Sat Tal:20 kms before Gangotri, in the 6 kms periphery of the village Dharali are 7 small lakes which together are called Sath Tal. Among these two are drying up. The rest have cold fresh water. The trek from Dharali is beautiful.
