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Gangotri

When the sacred Ganga de- scended to the earth, Lord Shiva received her in the matted locks of his hair to break the force of her descent, which led to the splitting of the Ganga into various rivulets. That rivulet which started from Gangotri was called Bhagirathi. The Gangotri glacier has over a period of time receded 19

Gangotri
km up the valley from Gangotri. Ponies and porters are available for excursions to the tip of the glacier called the Gomukh. At Gangotri itself is the temple of Gangotri and a submerged Shivling.

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Nearest airport is Jolly Grant and nearest railhead Rishikesh (249 km). The rest of the distance is to be covered by road.