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Nov 18
Gangotri India, source of the river Ganga
  




Gangotri Glacier, a popular Hindu Pilgrim place

The birthplace of the revered Ganges is one of the holiest places in India.
It marks the source of man’s salvation from his earthly bondage, an idea very deeply revered in Indian culture.

Pilgrims undertake the Chardham Yatra every year to pay homage at Gangotri, besides the other three Dhams.
Besides the beautiful Ganga, nature has done its best here with majestic hills, alpine verdure, colorful birds and flowers that make for a heavenly atmosphere.
Several temples and the nearby Nandadevi Sanctuary are other attractions.

Best time to visit Gangotri

April-June & September-November

How to Reach or Travel to Gangotri

By air
The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun.

By rail
Haridwar is the nearest railway station (260 km).

By road
Gangotri can be accessed by road from Rishikesh (240 km).

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Pictures, Images, Photographs, Video of Gangotri

On the banks of the Ganga at Gangotri

Hotels and Resorts in/around Gangotri

Ekant Resort
Chardham Camp, Harsil
GMVN Rest House
Forest Rest House

Places to visit in/around Gangotri

Gangotri Temple
Gaumukh Glacier
Submerged Shivling
Nandavan Tapovan
Kedartal
Kedar Ganga Sangam
Bhaironghati
Harsil
Bhairon Mandir
Gangnani
Maneri

Some intresting links:
Official website of Garhwal Tourism
Gangotri on Wikipedia

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Oct 22
The sacred Hemkund Sahib Lake in India
  




The serene Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Lake

A classic example of the multi-religious fabric of India is the fact that Hemkund Sahibji, one of the holiest Sikh shrines in India is a neighbor of the Chardhams of Kedarnath and Badrinath-holiest pilgrimage for Hindus.

Nestled high in the Himalayas of the Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve, Hemkund Sahibji is a gurudwara located on the banks of the Amrit Sarovar, where the Brahma kamal of Lotus of the Gods blossoms.

The gurudwara is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singhji, the last Sikh Guru who spoke of the message of peace and harmony here.
Interestingly, the place also finds mention in several Hindu writings and is considered equally divine by the Hindus as well.
The closest town to Hemkund Sahib is Joshimath located 40 km away.

Best time to visit Hemkund Sahib

May-October

Travel to or reaching Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib is reached by trekking from Gobind Ghat.
Gobind Ghat can be reached by road only from Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun.
Visitors coming from cities other than these must reach by air, rail or road to these three cities to proceed further to the Gurudwara.

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Pictures Images Video of the Hemkund Sahib

Glimpse of Hemkund Sahibji, nestled in the Himalayas

Hotels and Resorts around Hemkund Sahib

Hotel Dronagiri (Joshimath)
GMVN Rest House (Joshimath)
Hotel Snow Crest (Joshimath)
Local lodges and Gurudwara accommodation in Joshimath & Gobind Ghat

Places to visit around Hemkund Sahib
Joshimath
Badrinath
Nanda Devi Temple

Other Useful and Interesting Links

Some more details on Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib on Wikipedia

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