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Chirbasa




Set amid a pine forest, Chirbasa is a small village located an altitude of 10,000 feet, around 10 km from Gangotri in Uttarkashi District. The Gangotri Glacier flowing down between Bhagirathi Peaks and Shivling Peak is a major attraction here. Bhrigu Parvat and the Manda group of peaks can also be viewed from Chirbasa. The highest of these peaks is 19,685 feet. Pilgrims visit this village on their way to Gaumukh, 19 km from Gangotri. A forest rest house is available for accommodation. Bhojbasa is four kilometers away.


Updated on 21st April, 2015
District: Uttarkashi
Location: Gangotri    

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