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Gangotri
Gaumukh
Also known as Gomukh
Gaumukh - the snout of
Ganges River
- is a place with awesome beauty. The
Bhagirathi
and
Shivling
peaks stand towering above Gaumukh. This sacred place is dotted with temples and the most ancient of all the shrines is the
Vishwanath Temple
, dedicated to
Lord Shiva
. The
Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
is located nearby. Other nearby destinations include
Gangotri
,
Raktavarn Glacier
,
Chaturangi Glacier
,
Tapovan
and
Nandanvan
.
Updated on 7th June, 2005
District:
Uttarkashi
Location:
Gangotri
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