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Gangotri Temple, a religiously important temple in Hinduism, is located in the quaint town of Gangotri, Uttarkashi District in the Indian State of Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and is the highest and the most important shrine dedicated to the deity. The sacred temple and the surroundings offer a scenic view of the breathtaking Himalayas and the ever so gorgeous River Ganga. The sight is breathtaking in the mornings during sunrise as the sun shines from behind the Himalayas spreading light and life to the region. 

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Gangotri Glacier originates at the northern pole of the Chaukhamba mountain range. It is one of the largest glaciers in India and the source of the holy Ganga River. The terminus of the glacier is Gaumukh which is a popular trekking point from Gangotri.

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Surya Kund is a spectacular waterfall in Gangotri, located 500 metres from the Gangotri Temple. A rainbow is created every time water falls down into the kund while the sun in shining.

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Kedartal is a 20km remote trek from Gangotri to Kedartal Lake. It is a difficult trek that takes 7-8 days to complete. The trek route has stunning views of snow-clad mountains.

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Gaumukh, or Gomukh, is the source of the holy Bhagirathi River (Ganga). It is located 18km from Gangotri. The 18km trek is usually covered in 2 days. Gaumukh opens only between May to October and remains close for the rest of the year.

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Located 2 off from Harsil, Dharali is famous for its apple orchards and red bean cultivation. Lord Shiva's deity is there in an ancient temple in this village.

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Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is a 46km trek that takes 6 to 8 days to complete. It starts from Gangotri in Uttarakhand and passes through the Gangotri National Park, Gaumukh, Tapovan and back. The moderate difficult trek can be attempted by beginners as well.

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Gangotri National Park is nestled in Uttarkashi district. It is home to the famous snow leopard, along with 15 mammals and 150 bird species. Challenging treks, crushed snow, beaten trails, whistling woods, and ruffled leaves add to the thrill of visiting this National Park.

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Believed to be built by Parashuram, the Lord Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi houses the Kedar Khanda or Skanda Puran. Later, in 1857 Maharani Khaneti renovated the temple. The Shivlinga which is 60 cm tall and is 90 cm in circumference draws many Shiva devotees from across the country.

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Pandav Gufa is an ancient natural cave, located 1.5 km from Gangotri Dham. It is reached via a short trek. Pandav Gufa is believed to be the place where Pandavs from Mahabharat meditated on their way to Mount Kailash.

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Dodital is a freshwater lake located in the Uttarkashi district and a popular trek. The 54km trek starts from Uttarkashi and has an easy to moderate difficulty level. It usually takes 2-3 days to complete the trek. Some tourists combine the trip to Gangotri with Dodital trek.

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Harsil is a small village located on the way to Gangotri in the Uttarkashi district. It is a perfect getaway for those in quest of peace and solitude. Adorned with apple orchards, Harsil is also known for its numerous trekking trails.

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The Auden's Col trek is a dream trek for every experienced trekker and mountaineer, being first discovered by John Bicknell Auden in 1935. The trail passes through the thick forest of alpine trees, meadows dotted with varied species of flowers, gushing streams and cuts through numerous villages secluded within the Garhwal Himalayas, and several temples that reflect the religious significance of the Garhwal region.

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Dayara Bugyal is a Himalayan Alpine meadow located in the Uttarkashi district. It is the most beautiful meadow in India and is popular for trekking and camping. The trek follows a 7 km trail from the base camp in Barsu, passing through the village of Raithal, and ending up atop the Dayara Bugyal.

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Situated at the foothills of Shivling peak, this camping base located at 4460 m above sea level, is popular for its lush greenery and view of peaks and ranges. You can trek up the route, organized by various adventure camps in Gangotri.

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155 km from Rishikesh, this is one of the important pilgrimage destinations on the banks of river Bhagirathi. Situated at an altitude of 1150 m, it shelters various famous temples- Lord Vishwanath temple, Ekadash Rudra temple, Bhairav temple, Kuteti Devi temple and Gyaneshwar temple.

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Kedartal Patangini Pass Trek is a high altitude lake trek nestled in the lap of Himalayas and is regarded as one of the finest. Blessed with the scenic beauty of nature and picturesque landscape all around, this trek is bound to be extremely fascinating.

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Jogin ABC is a spectacular campsite located at an altitude of over 16,000 ft with spectacular view of the Jogin peaks that lie at the end of the valley forming an amphitheatre with Mt. Thalay Sagar. It's a challenging trek from Gangotri to Kedartal via Bhoj Kadak.

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Channeling waters across an 8 km stretch, the dam situated at Tiloth offers a beautiful drive 92 km drive from Gangotri. You can also fish in the catchment area for Himalayan trouts, and grill them over live fire while you picnic there.

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Cradled amid the spectacular scenic beauty, Kalindi Khal is regarded as one of the most adventurous and challenging trek in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Perched at an altitude of 6000 m, the strenuous walk up to this sky touching peak is rewarded by enchanting views.