Gomukh
Gomukh, also known as "Gaumukh" or "Gomukhi" (Hindi: गौमुख or गौमुखी ; Assamese and Bengali: গোমুখ or গোমুখী), is the terminus or pout of the Gangotri Glacier and the source of the Bhagirathi River, one of the primary headstreams of the Ganga River. The word Gomukh/Gaumukh (go/gau=cow, mukh= mouth) literally means "Mouth of a Cow."
| Gomukh | |
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| Gaumukh or Gomukhi | |
Gomukh, "Face of a Cow", the pout of the glacier along the river | |
Gomukh Location in India Gomukh Gomukh (India) | |
| Location | Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India |
| Coordinates | 30°55′36″N 79°4′51″E |
| Status | Retreating |
The place is situated at a height of 13,200 ft (4,023 m) in the Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometers.
It is a holy Hindu pilgrimage site, visited by many who visit Gangotri. It is around 20km away from Gangotri and can be reached by trekking.
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