Gangotri Glacier

ValleyIndia

CountryIndia

Area85 km2

Length30 km

TypeValley

About Gangotri Glacier

The source of the Ganges River. A sacred site in Hinduism - the terminus is called Gaumukh. Retreating 20 m per year. Pilgrims trek to the snout. Has retreated 1.5 km since 1935.

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