In Gangotri
Darshan and aarti
Visit the temple and stay for the evening aarti on the ghat.
Surya Kund and Gauri Kund
Waterfalls in narrow rock gorges right below the temple.
Pandava Gufa
A cave about 1.5 km downstream where the Pandavas are said to have meditated.
Submerged Shivling
In winter, when the river is low, a natural rock shivling can be seen in the water.
Treks
Gaumukh
The glacier snout and source of the Bhagirathi, about 18 km away via Bhojbasa. Forest permit needed.
Tapovan
A high meadow above Gaumukh facing Shivling peak. For fit, guided trekkers only.
