The well-known Gangotri National Park (GNP) and the renowned Gartang Gali skywalk are all ready to be reopened for the general public following the winter break that lasted for four months. According to reports, visitors will be able to use them beginning on April 1.
In this regard, GNP officials stated that they are prepared to be welcoming visitors to the park known for its diverse and rich wildlife, flora, and fauna, as well as trekking as well as mountaineering routes. The park was established in 1989. If reports are anything to go by it’s the third biggest National Park in the world. It covers a total of 2390 square kilometers The park is situated close to the border between Indo-China.
It is said that both pilgrims and enthusiasts of adventure go to the national park each year to observe its unique wildlife and flora, along with snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges in the background.
Another highlight of the park is the 136-meter-long historical Gartang Gali skywalk, which was constructed to serve as an important trade route connecting India in the region of Tibet. After being restored the bridge, which was built 150 years ago, was made accessible to tourists in August of last year.
Director Deputy for Gangotri National Park RN Pandey declared that they are fixing the park and clearing snow from the trail that runs for 18 km starting from Gangotri up to Gomukh.
He also said that the guest residences are not open. Garhwal Mandal Vikas Ngam (GMVN) as well as other agencies have not been opened. This means that there are no accommodations or food options for visitors within this park. explained. This is because permissions will be given only to tourists who travel through registered trekking organizations. In addition, they have deployed guards and have installed CCTV cameras too.
Check out the itinerary for planning a trip to 4 Nights 5 Days Gangotri Tour Package from Delhi.
10 Best Places to Visit in Uttarkashi
India’s mystical wonderland is the town of Uttarakashi. You must check out some of these places before you leave for your vacation in Uttarkashi:
- Vishwanath Temple
- Shakti Temple Devi Temple
- Seven Tal
- Kedar Taal
- Nachiketa Tal
- Nandan-Van-Tapovan
- Maneri
- Semmukhem Nagraj
- Nehru Mountaineering Institute
- Gaumukh: Origin of Ganga
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