Gangotri Temple Located in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand (Uttarkashi Dist.), Gangotri Temple is an attraction of great spiritual significance and breathtaking natural beauty. The sacred river Ganga originates from this ancient sanctuary, which lies at an altitude of 3,100 meters (10,200 ft) above sea level. It is also an important stop on the Char Dham Yatra, a revered pilgrimage undertaken by countless Hindus. One of the most important from Char Dham Yatra is the Gangotri Temple , which can be reached only after the Yamunotri Yatra . Gangotri temple is Approx. 225 KMs distance from Yamunotri. " Gangotri Dham " Historical Significance This temple houses Goddess Ganga, who represents the beginning of the river Ganges. According to tradition and Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga took the form of a river to atone for the misdeeds committed by the ancestors of King Bhagiratha after many decades of arduous and rigorous penance. The force of the falling river threatened to dest