About Gangotri
Kedarnath to Gangotri distnce : 337 km
Estimated travel time : 11 hours
Kedarnath to Gangotri is the most popular route for tourism. Gangotri, a natural paradise, most important spiritual destination and also is starting point of several high altitude treks.
Gangotri is located among Garwhal Himalayan peaks, glaciers and dense forests in state of Uttarakhand and is one of four stops of Char Dham pilgrimage. It is most sacred pilgrimage town dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Gangotri offers divine atmosphere and stunning views to tourists. According to Hindu religion, Ganga descended from heaven to earth at Gangotri when Lord Shiva released the mighty River from his locks. The origin of river is at Gaumukh in gangotri glacier which is 19 km from Gangotri and is accessible through trekking only. Most important attractions is Gangotri temple and Gaumukh. Other attractions are Yamunotri, Bhagirath Shila where King Bhagirath prayed to Lord Shiva and Pandava Gufa. It is located 1.5 kms away from Gangotri and accessible by trekking. It is believed that Pandavas had meditated here and rested during their journey to Kailash. Besides pilgrims Gangotri is popular among adventure seekers also as Gangotri offers every several treks, all with stunning natural beauty.
Taxi from Kedarnath to Gangotri is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kedarnath to Gangotri by car is well connected through NH7 and NH107A and 107 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kedarnath to Gangotri distance is 337 Km and is 11 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Sonprayag - Sonprayag Ghat, Mandakini View Point
Khumera - Pramukh Swami Waterfalls, Bagar
Semi Village - Barahi Temple, Bhainsari
Tat Laga Phegu - Kamla Waterfall
Beru Bagar - Andargadi Waterfall, Mandakni River View Point
Agastyamuni - Agastyamuni's Temple, Agastyamun Mandakani Ghat
Sisau - HP Natural Waterfall
Rudraprayag - Surayprayag, Mandakni River, Tripureshwer Mahadev Mandir
Dhanyau - Durga temple, Suraj pundir, Mungli devi
Chaura - Parwati Mata Mandir, Neelchameswar Mahadev Shivpuri
Kemar Patti - Beleshwar Mahadev Temple
Sunar Gaon - Narsing Temple, Bhairav devta mandir
Goan - Sunar Gaon
Myar - Bherav Devta Mandir, Nagraja Mandir
Argadh-Gongadh Patti - Maa Bhuvaneshwari Temple
Mukhem Renge - Wayali Bugyal Santangaon, Bhardi Devta, Maa Durge Thaath
Thalan - Nag Devta Temple, Oakland Camping, Hari Maharaj Mustiksaur
Barahat Range - Khedi Waterfall, Maneri Dam Road Uttarkashi, Bhagirathi River, Pundrik Nag Devta, เคเคฃเฅเคถเคชเฅเคฐ เคเคฐเคพเคTemple
Didsari - Tilak waterfall
Bhatwari - Shankh dhara Waterfall, Bhatwari Waterfall
Kunjan - Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Gangani - Gangnani Forest Camping - Camping in Gangani, Maa sharda temple, River Ganga
Uttarkashi - Parashar Muni Mandir Aur Ashram, Gangnai Tapt Kund, Bhatwari Waterfall
Bhangeli - Gidara Bugyal Bhangeli
Harsil - Harshil Valley, Harshil City Top View, Bagori, Wonderland
Mukhawa - Dharali Suspension Bridge, Bheem Nadi water fall, Mukhba Temple, Kachora Falls
Dharali - Dharali Valley view Point, Chandi Devi mandir
Taknaur Renge - Gartang Galli, Pandav Gufa 5000 years old, Harshil Valley