Ganga

Gangotri Temple

Location

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Address

Gangotri

Presiding Deity

Ganga

About This Temple

One of the Chota Char Dham, marking the point where the Bhagirathi river (source stream of the Ganges) descends from the Gangotri Glacier.

Built in the early 18th century by the Gorkha general Amar Singh Thapa; a major pilgrimage site especially during the summer months.

Season

Late April/May to October/November (closed in winter)

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