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Gangotri Glacier, Uttarkashi

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Gangotri Glacier is located in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India in a region bordering China. This glacier, one of the primary sources of the Ganges, is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometers. The glacier is about 30 kilometres long and 2 to 4 km wide. Around the glacier are the peaks of the Gangotri Group, including several peaks notable for extremely challenging climbing routes, such as Shivling, Thalay Sagar, Meru, and Bhagirathi III. It flows roughly northwest, originating in a cirque below Chaukhamba, the highest peak of the group.The terminus of the Gangotri Glacier is said to resemble a cow's mouth, and the place is called Gomukh or Gaumukh . Gomukh, which is about 19km from the town of Gangotri, is the precise source of the Bhagirathi river, an important tributary of the Ganges. Gomukh is situated near the base of Shivling; in between lies the Tapovan meadow.

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By rajani k On November 29, 2017

We saw this glacier on the way to Gaumukh. It was so wonderful to witness the source of River Bhagirathi. For a lover of geography like me, witnessing a geological process like a glacier melting and w... more »
By Sanjay A On November 7, 2017

For decades, I had been dreaming of doing the trek to Gomukh, the source of our holy river Ganga. Having heard so many stories from my Dadi about how they used to travel and do tirthatan, the emotions... more »
By Anamika31 On October 15, 2017

Gomukh, one of the main source of the river Ganga. We have to trek rigorous 19 long kilometers to reach there. We first set out base camp at bhojwasa after trekking 14 kilometers straight from Gangotr... more »

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By Santanu Roy Chowdhury On November 25, 2017

The cherished destination for trekking which offers both Spiritual Bliss and excitement of adventure to all those who has visited and those looking forward to undertake this journey of a lifetime becoming more challenging with global warming and geological changes triggered by human developmental process....

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By rajan patel On December 12, 2017

Gangotri Glacier is located in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India in a region bordering Tibet. This glacier, one of the primary sources of the Ganges, is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometers.

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By Prince Kumar On February 9, 2018

The Holy River Ganges is the most sacred river in the Hindu religion and its source at Gomukh on the Gangotri glacier and many other peaks. Gomukh is one of the holiest places for Hindu pilgrims who come here to witness the birth of Mother Ganga. The trek takes you to Gomukh (cows mouth), the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier गोमुख,धरती की वो जगह जहा से माँ गंगा प्रगट होती है।

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By abhay singh On October 12, 2017

A pilgrimage for Hindus.. Also the water has lot of good stuff for your body which makes it must to take bath in the river.. Water is little muddy.. Don't drink in large quantity..

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By Bum Bholey On December 28, 2017

Very beautiful place.....loved it....

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