Colossal peaks lushly forested with jungle and pine, towering cliffs, and cascading waterfalls all make for otherworldly dramatic beauty. This picture was taken from just below our hotel's courtyard in Gangotri. These falls mark the spot where the Goddess Ganga descended from heaven in ancient times. In the background, snow-capped peaks jut into a crystalline blue Himalayan sky. The remote Himalayan hamlet of Gangotri is considered among India's most sacred pilgrimage sites.
Natural beauty provides spiritual haven for local and visiting yogis and sadhus.
The Gangotri temple serves as focus for devout Hindu pilgrims. Dramatic canyons, surrounding mountains and forest, a cascading waterfall, the virginal holy waters of India's most sacred river, an atmosphere soaked in centuries of devotion and meditation, and typically sunny weather, make an ideal setting for enjoying the bliss of meditation and yoga. Free time to relax and enjoy the exquisite sights of the area. Optional bathing in the Ganga as it flows in its pristine purity. Optional gorgeous 6 hour walk from Gangotri to Gaumukh, the lower face of the glacier said to be the source of the Ganga.