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Unforgettable Journey to the Sacred GANGOTRI - GOMUKH GLACIER

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The Gangotri to Gomukh trek in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India takes you through an awe-inspiring sight of the majestic Bhagirathi peaks, a stunning range of snow-capped mountains rising to an impressive altitude of 6,856 meters (22,493 feet) above sea level. Most importantly, the trek leads you to the remarkable Gangotri Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the Himalayas and the sacred origin of the revered Ganges River called Bhagirathi. This trek is a remarkable journey of nature's grandeur and is of great spiritual significance to the devotees. The Gangotri Glacier is a stunning sight to see and is the main source of the Ganges River. The Bhagirathi River emerges from a huge cavern resembling the snout of a cow, and hence the name Gomukh, which stands at an altitude of 13,200 feet, creating an amazing spectacle. This glacier is India's second-largest, stretching 30 km in length and 4 km in width. It is...