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Uttarkashi Town :
Situated at a distance of 155 Km from Rishikesh, the last railhead, at an elevation of 1150 Mts. above sea-leval on the bank of river Bhagirathi, this picturesque town is also the district headquarters. From the religious point of view as well, it is considered important because the temple of Lord Vishwanath , is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. |
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Govind Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Sanctuary Profile:- Species Found: Best Time To Visit: March to Nov.in every year More Information about Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Please contact to: Temples AT Uttarkashi |
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Vishwanath Temple :
The Ancient Vishwanath Temple devoted to Lord Shiva is situated at the heart of the town approx. 300 meters away from the local bus stand at Uttarkashi.It is told that this temple was established by Parasuram and was renovated by Maharani Khaneti ,wife of Sudarshan Shah in 1857. The temple has a Shivling (60 cm. high and 90 Cm. Circumference).People from all over India also visit the Vishvanath temple during their visits to Uttarkashi ,Gangotri and Yamunotri. |
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Shakti Temple :
Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple.It has a big ‘Trishul’ of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. at bottom.Though there are different views about the make of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and the lower one is of copper.As per the epics this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti) , hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here. |
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The other temples in the town and nearby are Hanuman Temple
Sakhsi Gopal Temple, Markandey Rishi Temple, Dundiraj temple, Kuteti Devi Temple, Ganesh temple, Gopeshwar Mahadev temple, Gopal temple, Koteshwar Mahadev temple, Ma Kali temple, Sitaram Temple, Kedareshwar Mahadev temple, Jaipur Temple, Ganga Temple, Varneshwar Mahadev Temple, Gyanwapishwar Mahadev temple, Kali Mandir, Kaleshwar Mahadev, Gangoti temple, Pundeer Nag Temple , Kandar Devta, Kandar Devta Mando, Bhairav temple, Annapurna temple, Dattatreya temple, Parasuram temple, Ma Mahishasur Mardini temple, Onkareshwar temple, Durga Devi Temple, Lakheshwar temple. |
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Maneri :
On way to Gangotri at a distance of about 13 kms. from Uttarkashi, Maneri has lately emerged as a place of tourist interest as a result of the construction of a dam across the Bhagirathi river, from where the water is fed to the turbines through an 8 kms. long tunnel at Tiloth in Uttarkashi. The resultant lake at Maneri has added to the charm of the place. |
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Gangnani:
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NachiketaTal
Dayara. Situated at an elevation of about 10,000 feet above sea-level this vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty. During winter it provides excellent ski slopes over an area of 28 sq.kms. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from here is breathe taking. There is a small lake also in the area, and to camp by its side would be a memorable event. |
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Sat-Tal:
Sat-Tal meaning seven lakes, is situated just above Dharali, 2 kms. beyond Harsil. The trek of about 7 kms. is rewarding as this group of lakes is situated amid beautiful natural surroundings. It also provides lovely camp sites. |
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Kedar Tal:
There is no facility of any kind on the way and one has to make all arrangements in advance. A local guide is a must. The lake is crystal clear with the mighty Thalayasagar (spahatikling) peak forming a splendid backdrop. The place is about 15000 feet of sea level and is the base camp for trekking to the Thalayasagar, Jogin, Bhrigupanth and other peaks. |
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NachiketaTal:
There is greenery all around and a small temple at the bank of the lake gives a serene look to an otherwise beautiful surroundings. Nachiketa, the devout son of saint Uddalak, is said to have created this lake hence the name.There is no accommodation facility and visitors have either to come back to Uttarkashi or stay at the PWD Inspection House at Chaurangi Khal. |
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Gaumukh: |
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Nandan-Van Tapovan:
These two spots are situated opposite the Gangotri glacier further up from Gaumukh, at a distance of 6 kms. from where visitors can have a superb view of the majestic Shivling peak. There are ideal spots for camping and also provides base camps for Bhagirathi, Shivling, Meru, Kedardom, Kharchakund, Satopant, Kalindi Khal and many other snow peaks. |
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Harkidoon:
Accommodation facilities are available at the above in the form of Forest Rest Houses and Tourist Bangalows. At Harkidoon too there is a small rest house at an altitude of 3506 meters. A trek is satisfying experience, moving through dense forests and mountainous landscape. The Ruinsara lake which is about 8 kms. from Osla, is yet another attractive place for trekkers. |
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Yamunotri The motorable road continues till Jankichatti via Syanachatti, Ranachatti and Hanumanchatti, 50 km from Barkot. From Jankichatti its is a 5 km trek to yamunotri for which ponies,dandies and kandies (baskets for carrying children) are also available. The temple of Yamunotri falls on the left bank and was originally constructed by Maharaj Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. Near the temple are three hot springs . The most important, Surya Kund, is a tank full of boiling water into which rice and potatoes are dipped to be cooked and taken as “prasad”. Near the Kund, a rock slab, the “Divya Shila” is worshipped before puja is offered to the black marble idol of Yamuna. The shrine of Yamunotri is one of the "four dhams" of Uttarakhand. The source of Yamuna lies above 1 km. ahead at an altitude of about 4421 meters. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer puja at the temple itself.Pilgrims can find accommodation in the houses belonging to the "Pandas" or the sole Dharamshala.On the way one can stay at Janaki Chatti 8 kms. from Hanuman Chatti. There are tourist bangalow, PWD and Forest Rest Houses and Dharamshalas. Yamunotri : General Information. Clothing : Accessibility: Railwys: Nearest railheads are Rishikesh(213 kms.), Dehradun and Haridwar. Road : Dharasu 107 kms. ,Tehri 149 kms. , Rishikesh 213 kms., Dehradun: 172 kms. Bus Services: Regular Bus Services to Yamunotri operate from Rishikesh Other Facilities: Bank- S.B.I. has a Branch at Barkot. Post Office- Post Office at Hanumanchatti. A temporary Post Office is set up at Jankichatti during the Yatra Season. Accommodation on Yamunotri Route : P.W.D. Inspection Bungalow at Barkot , Hanumanchatti Forest Rest Houses at Dharasu , Janakichatti , Barkot , Hanuman Chatti. Ashrams & Dharamshalas At Yamunotri:- Kali Kamli Dharamshala , Mandir Samiti Dharamshala Hotels : At Barkot: Shiva, Raturi, Rawat, Chauhan, Mishrwan, Agarwal Lodge, Rain Basera. At Syanachatti: Kalindi, Dipin Tourist Lodge, Jai, Himalayan , At Ranachatti : Krishn Lok, Chauhan, Ganga Yamuna, Sandeep At Hanumanchatti : Chauhan Tourist Lodge, Anand Bhawan At Janaki Chatti : Himalaya Darshan, Ganga Yamuna, Kalindi Mangal, Arvind Ashram The Gangotri temple is visited by roughly 2.50 lakhs Hindus annually. It opens on the auspicious day of “Akshay- Tirth”, generally in the first week of May, and closes on Diwali. During the winter, Gangotri is snowbound and so the deity is taken 25 kms. downstreams, to Mukhva, home to the main Pandas of Gangotri. Furhter downstream,10 km from Gangotri, is the picturesque forested halting place of Bhaironghati. There exists a small temple of Bhairon , appointed by Shiva to safeguard this region which gives the place its name. The bridge over the Jhanvi river at Bhaironghati is said to be the highest in Asia . Another 16 km downstream lies the township of Dharali , where again it is told that Bhagirath had undergone penance. There one may see the submerged remains of a temple, termed Kedar Kund. Hot springs are encountered at Gangnani, 56 km from Gangotri on the road to Uttarkashi, near the tank called Rishi-Kund is a temple dedicated to the Parasher, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas, author of the Mahabharat. After crossing the tahsil headquarters at Bhatwari,one arrives at Uttarkashi a pilgrim center of great importance. At the fringes of the town is the temple of Laksheswar . The main temple in the town is that of Vishwanath,flanked by the temples of Durga and Hanuman. Other important temples in the town are those dedicated to Parshuram, Dattatrya, Annapurna , Bhairav and Ekadashrudra. General Information: Accessibility: Railhead: Nearest railheads are Rishikesh (248 kms.), Haridwar and Dehradun Important Road Distances from Gangotri : Ashrams and Dharam Shalas :- Kushkal Yan & Belakkhal Range |
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