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General Information Of Haridwar

Total Area: 2360 sq kms
Total Population: 2,30,000 (1991census)
Altitude: 300 Mts. From the sea level
Temperature:
39-40 ?C in Summer
6-8 ?C Degree in Winter
Location -
Latitude 29? 58' in the north Longitude 78?13' in the east.
Clothing: Summer- Light Cottons
Winter - Heavy woolens
Languages: Hindi, English and Garhwali, Kumaoni
STD Code : 0133

Total Tehsil - 3
Total Development Blocks - 6
Total Villeges
Total Post Offices
Total literacy

Gangotri

The shrine of Gangotri is situated at an elevation of 3048 mts. amidst captivating surroundings. Gangotri is located at an distance of 99 kms. from Uttarkashi. The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century, is situated on the left bank of Bhagirathi. It is visited by lakhs of pilgrims every year. A number of Ashrams are located on the other side, some of which provide accommodation facilities to the visitors.

General Information :
Altitute :
3048 mts.
Climate :
Pleasant during the day and cold at night
Season :
April to October
Clothing :
Heavy woollen throught out the season.
Languages :
Hindi, Garhwali and English.

   
Accessibility :
Air
Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant, 17 kms. from Rishikesh and 265 kms. from Gangotri
Rail
Nearest railhead is at Rishikesh, 248 kms. away
Road
Gangotri is connected by road to Uttarakashi, Tehri Garhwal and Rishikesh and from there to other parts of the country. Bus services of Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyawastha Samiti connect Gangotri with many centres in the region like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Tehri, Uttarkashi etc.
Accommodation
Tourist Rset House, Forest Rest House & a number of Dharamshalas and Guest houses are available.