Gangotri Glacier is located in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India. Gangotri glacier is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometers. The glacier is about 30 kilometres (19 miles) long and 2 to 4 km.
Gangotri is a challenging trek in the heart of the Himalayas spanning from Gangotri to Gaumukh.
The Gangotri Glacier borders China and is the primary source of water for Ganga and Bhagirathi – one of the major tributaries of the Ganga.
Tourists and pilgrims travels to Gangotri Temple to seek blessings of Goddess Ganga.
