GAUMUKH  Foto: Åsa Kullin

The temple in Gangotri built in the 18th Century is surprisingly underwhelming for a site of such signifiance. Unless you are a devout Hindu to get a real sense of awe you´ll probably have to trek from Gangotri to the true source of the river, at Gaumukh 18 km upstream The water flows out of Gangotri Glacier beneath the soaring west face of Baghirath Parvat (6856m)