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).

Map of Gangotri India

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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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Devprayag, part of the Chardham Yatra Itinerary

Considered as holy as the River Ganga itself, Devprayag in Uttarakhand marks the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhaghirathi rivers, the two tributaries of the Ganga.
In fact, the river is called Ganga only from Devprayag onwards.
Located close to Rishikesh and Haridwar, pilgrims could not have asked for a holier site to worship. There are several beautiful temples dedicated to different deities around Devprayag.
Different corners of Devprayag are associated with various mythological figures, giving the town an aura of intrigue.

Best time to visit Devprayag
Throughout the year.

Travel to or how to reach Devprayag

Devprayag By Air
The closest airport is the Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun (107 km).

Devprayag By Rail
Trains halt at Rishikesh and Haridwar. Further road travel in taxis or buses is required to reach Devprayag.

Devprayag By Road
Devprayag is accessible by road from Rishikesh (70 km) and Haridwar (90 km).

Map of Deprayag, Uttaranchal, Uttarakhand

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Images, Pictures, Photos, Video of Devprayag

The holy site of Devprayag

Hotels and Resorts in Devprayag

Ramkund Resorts
Dhaneshwar Resorts
Pious Ganga
Vijay Laxmi Guesthouse
Tourist Guesthouse

Places to visit in and around Devprayag

Raghunathji Temple
Brahma Kund
Vasistha Kund
Baital Kund
Surya Kund
Indrumyna Tirth
Pushyamal Tirth
Varah Tirth
Pushpavatika
Baitalshila
Varahishila
Dashrathachal Peak
Nakshtra Vedshala

Other Useful and interesting sites

Devprayag on Wikipedia

Official website of Devprayag

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