Gangotri Temple

The Gangotri Temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples in India. It is located in the Garhwal Himalayas and is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Ganga. The temple is said to have been built in the early 18th century by the Gorkha king, Prithvi Narayan Shah. The temple is said to be the place where Ganga first touched the earth. The temple is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

The architecture of the Gangotri Temple is an excellent example of the early-Nagara style of temple architecture.

The best time to visit Gangotri Temple is from April to November.

There are no specific places to stay near the Gangotri Temple. However, there are plenty of places to stay in the town of Gangotri, which is about a kilometer away from the temple.

1) Gangotri is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimages in India. 2) Gangotri is located in the Uttarakhand state of India. 3) The Gangotri temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Ganga. 4) The Gangotri temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in India. 5) The Gangotri temple is located at an altitude of 3,048 meters above sea level. 6) The best time to visit the Gangotri temple is during the summer months of April to June. 7) The Gangotri temple is open from 6 am to 8 pm. 8) The Gangotri temple can be reached via the towns of Gangotri and Harsil. 9) The Gangotri temple can also be reached via the towns of Dehradun and Rishikesh. 10) There are a number of accommodation options available near the Gangotri temple.

Gangotri is easily accessible from different parts of India. The nearest railway station is at Dehradun, which is about 235 km away from the temple. The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is about 260 km away from Gangotri. Gangotri is well connected by road to different parts of India.