All India Tour Packages

A Journey to Assam - Arunachal

On this splendid journey to the North East, be ready to see the typical villages of India and meet popular tribes and spirited folks, residing here. Get...

Duration - 16 Days. Covering: Guwahati, Ziro, Dibrugarh

A Fortnight of Adventure in Arunachal Pradesh

Witness centuries old monastries, tribes, ancient temples and much more on this fortnight of adventure tour to Arunachal Pradesh, a destination which is...

Duration - 15 Days. Covering: New Delhi, Guwahati, Itanagar, Ziro, Dibrugarh

East India Golden Triangle Tour

East India Golden Triangle Tour

Duration: 5 nights/ 6 days

Duration - 6 Days. Covering: Bhubaneswar, Konark, Puri

Explore Mewar Tour

This tour will take you to the most spectacular regions which are known for their imposing forts and palaces and well preserved monuments.

Duration - 5 Days. Covering: Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Ranakpur

Exploring the Glorious Nagaland

The unique craftsmenship of Nagaland has always fascinated tourists from across the globe. On this week long tour to Nagaland, get to explore the tribes...

Duration - 7 Days. Covering: Kolkata, Dibrugarh, Kohima, Mokokchung

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Makar Sankranti 2010 - Visit Gangotri

Gangotri - part of the Char Dham pilgrimage 

About 250 Kms from Rishikesh, Gangotri is one of the most pious Hindu Pilgrimage. Situated at an altitude of 3,200 m, the sacred shrine of Lord Shiva (Natural Rock Shivaling) is the source of the river Bhagirathi. The Shrine is surrounded by the peaks of Shivling, Satopanth and Bhagirathi sisters. Going by the legends, this natural rock Shivalinga is the place where, Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted locks.

The shrine is visible when water level decreases during the winter months. The temple of Gangotri is located nearby the sacred stone. Where, it is said that King Bhagirath used to.

Accessibility

Airport

Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 17 kms. from Rishikesh and. 24 kms. from Dehradun, 275 kms. from Gangotri.

Rail

Nearest railway station is at Rishikesh 248 km. See Rishikesh for rail connections.

Road

Bus services of Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyawastha Samiti connect Gangotri with Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Delhi etc.

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