Monday, May 11, 2020

Bhagirath Shila, Gangotri, Uttarakhand

Bhagirath Shila, Gangotri, Uttarakhand
Bhagirath Shila is a slab stone found near the temple of Gangotri. It is the spot where Raja Bhagirath used to worship Lord Shiva. A natural rock Shivalinga was found from the river Ganges. Lord Shiva is said to have sat here when he received the Goddess Ganga in his matted locks.



Connectivity
Bhagirath Shila is located at about 26 Kms from Harsil, 100 Kms from Uttarkashi, 263 Kms from Rishikesh Railway Station, 266 Kms from Dehradun Airport, 267 Kms from Rishikesh, 285 Kms from Haridwar, 286 Kms from Haridwar Railway Station and 503 Kms from New Delhi Airport. Gangotri is situated at the end of NH 108. Pilgrims need to go to Uttarkashi by GMOU bus or private taxi. From Uttarkashi, four wheelers are available on shared basis to Gangotri. Gangotri is connected with motorable roads, buses and taxis from important destinations like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarkashi and Tehri Garhwal.
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