Gangotri is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and origin of river Ganges. It is on the Greater Himalayan Range, at a height of 3,100 metres. According to popular Hindu legend, it was here that Goddess Ganga descended when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair.
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Uttarkashi |
| Population (2001) | 606 |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | UK |
About Gangotri
Indian Telugu-language drama that centers around the love between a couple who have grown up together, Gangotri and Simhadri.
Achievement of Gangotri
The film was dubbed into Malayalam and Hindi.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Gangotri
Gangotri National Park - Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand in India, covering about 2,390 km². Its habitat consists of coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers.. Harsil - Harsil, also known as the Mini Switzerland of India, is a village, located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, on the way to Gangotri, a Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarkashi district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of 9,005 ft from sea level, Harsil lies 78 km.. Yamuna - The Yamuna is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganga and the longest tributary in India.. Akshaya Tritiya - Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is an annual spring time festival of the Hindus and Jains. It falls on the third Tithi of Bright Half of Vaisakha month.. Cities and towns in Uttarkashi district.. Chota Char Dham temples.. Ganges.. Hindu temples in Uttarakhand.. Tourism in Uttarakhand.. Hindu holy cities.
