Gangotri National Park

Gangotri National Park
Gangotri NP
Gangotri NP
Interactive map of Gangotri National Park
LocationUttarkashi District Uttarakhand, India
Nearest cityUttarkashi
Coordinates31°38′N 79°33′E / 31.633°N 79.550°E / 31.633; 79.550
Area2,390 km2 (920 sq mi)
Governing bodyForest Department, Government of Uttarakhand

Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi District in Uttarakhand state of India, covering about 1,553 km2 (600 sq mi). Its habitat consists of coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers. Gomukh at Gangotri glacier, the origin of the river Ganga, is located inside the park. Gangotri National Park was established in 1989.

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