About Gandhi Sarovar:
Gandhi Sarovar kedarnath is also known as Chorabari Tal/Lake because it emerges from Chorabari Bamak Glacier which is situated on the lapse of Kedarnath temple. The Gandhi Sarovar is situated at a height of 3900m (12,800ft) above the sea level. Earlier this lake was named as kanti Sarovar, but in 1948 the Ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was found in the lake which resulted in changing the name of the lake to Gandhi Sarovar. Due to this many devotees taking interest in coming to this beautiful lake.
Gandhi Sarovar is also famous for it’s kathas like in early time Lord Shiva uses to give Yoga lessons to Saptarishis in this lake. Now a days travelers coming to kedarnath dham usually go to gandhi sarovar also as it is sitauted in the middle of the beautiful himalayas and in the route to the lake you will also find a beautiful waterfall which is named as Madhu Ganga Waterfall. Gandhi sarovar is the same glacial lake which causes the tragedy in kedarnath temple on 2013, the heavy rainfall and the breakage of the glacier rises the water level by 7m (23ft) which breaks the dam and due to which this tragedy happened.
Some Important information about Gandhi Sarovar:
- Gandhi Sarovar is situated on the lapse of kedarnath temple.
- Trek distance from Kedarnath temple to Gandhi sarovar is around 3kms long but if you are coming directly from Gaurikund than the trek distance increases by 19kms.
- Gandhi Sarovar trek started from the Iron bridge of Kedarnath which comes before the kedarnath temple and takes you directly to the gandhi sarovar.
- Morning is the best time to visit gandhi sarovar because wheather changes here frequently.
- Summers is the best time to explore the Gandhi Sarovar.
Places to Stay in Gandhi Sarovar:
Their is no accomodation in gandhi sarovar but you can find various places to stay near kedarnath temple or in the Gaurikund area. Some of the Accommodations are listed below :
- Bhopal Bhawan kedarnath
- Punjab Sindh Awas kedarnath
- Shivalik Valley Resort kedarnath
- La Fiyoli Resort kedarnath
- Kedar River Retreat kedarnath
- Kedar Valley Resort kedarnath
Nearby Tourist Places in Gandhi Sarovar :
- Shankracharya Samadhi
- Kedarnath Temple
- Bhairavnath Devta Temple
- Vasuki Tal
- Gaurikund
- Triyuginarayana Temple
Shankracharya Samadhi: It is situated in the back side of the Kedarnath Temple, this is the place where Adi Guru Shankracharya Samadhi is situated.
Kedarnath Temple: The most famous temple in uttarakhand is kedarnath temple. The temple is Dedicated to lord shiva and the doors of the temple usually opens in summers and closes before winter started due to its extreme cold wheather.
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Bhairavnath Devta temple: This temple is located on the way to Gandhi Sarovar and it is famous for it’s unique Culture.
Vasuki Tal: Vasuki tal is situated in the Mountains above the kedarnath temple and the trek distance is 6 km from kedarnath temple.
Gaurikund: Gaurikund is the starting point of Kedarnath trek and it is famous for it’s hot spring water.
Triyuginarayana Temple: While coming back from kedarnath you will find this beautiful temple in rudraprayag, this temple is famous for it’s religious view as Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati wedding takes place in this beautiful temple.
How To Reach Gandhi Sarovar ?
By Bus: Nearest bus stand is Rishikesh you will get the direct bus to gaurikund from rishikesh bus stand.
By Train: Nearest Railway station is Rishikesh and dehradun, from here you can book taxi or you can go by bus also to Gaurikund.
By Flight : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport from here you can book the taxi which takes you directly to Gaurikund.
By Helicopter: You can also choose this option as various Government and Private companies started this helicopter services directly to kedarnath temple and than you can go by trek to Gandhi Sarovar.
