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   What is Gangotri glacier called?

   • The terminus of the Gangotri Glacier is said to resemble a cow 's mouth, and the place is called Gomukh or Gaumukh ( gou, cow + mukh, face). Gomukh, which is about 19 km (11.8 mi) from the town of Gangotri, is the precise source of the Bhagirathi river, an important tributary of the Ganges.

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   What is Gangotri famous for?

   • Gangotri is one of the four sites in the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. It is also the origin of the Ganges river and, per Hinduism, the seat of the goddess Ganga. The source of the Ganges river is the Bhagirathi River, originating from the Gangotri Glacier.

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   How long is Gangotri Glacier?

   • The glacier is about 30 kilometres (19 miles) long and 2 to 4 km (1 to 2 mi) wide. Around the glacier are the peaks of the Gangotri Group, including several peaks notable for extremely challenging climbing routes, such as Shivling, Thalay Sagar, Meru, and Bhagirathi III.

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   What is the habitat of Gangotri National Park?

   • Its habitat consists of coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers. Gaumukh at Gangotri glacier, the origin of the river Ganga, is located inside the park. Gangotri National Park was established in 1989.

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   Gangotri (Sanskrit and Hindi: गंगोत्री) is located in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India in a region bordering Tibet. This glacier, one of the primary sources of the Ganges, has a volume of over 27 cubic kilometers. The glacier is about 30 kilometres (19 miles) long and 2 to 4 km (1 to 2 mi) wide.

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     The place is situated at a height of 13,200 ft (4,023 m) in...

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     Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi...

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     The Gangotri Group of mountains is a subdivision of the...

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   Gangotri is located in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India in a region bordering Tibet. This glacier, one of the primary sources of the Ganges, has a volume of over 27 cubic kilometers. The glacier is about 30 kilometres long and 2 to 4 km wide.

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand state, northern India, one of the sources of the Ganges (Ganga) River. (more) The bed of the river adjoining the temple is divided into three basins, where the pilgrims bathe. One of these basins is dedicated to Brahma, another to Vishnu, and the third to Shiva.