This beautiful town named Gopeshwar, is situated in the cradle of Himalaya at an elevation of 1, 308 meters above sea level. Gopeshwar is located in the district of Chamoli in the hill state of Uttarakhand and it is also the administrative headquarter of the district.
Gopeshwar with its congenial climate, is famous for many reasons. First, it forms the gateway to higher reaches of the district where most revered sacred shrines like Badrinath, Tungnath, Anusuya Devi, Rudranath and so on, are located. Second, Gopeshwar itself has a number of temples and sacred places, most famous being, Gopinath Temple of Lord Shiva. Gopeshwar not only interests the pilgrims but also proves to be a fascinating destination for all kinds of tourists. With the breathtaking views of magnificent snow capped Himalayas that it offers, Gopeshwar captivates visitors with its mystic charm.
Gopeshwar holds is its strategic location that proves to be a promising destination for the trekking enthusiast. Various trekking routes beginning from or near to Gopeshwar make it a trekking paradise.
Scenic Places nearby Gopeshwar:
Tungnath
Anusuya Devi
Rudranath
Badrinath
Kedarnath
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant, 231 km
Nearest Railhead: Rishikesh, 214 km
Road: Gopeshwar is well connected to all other cities of the region by road. Joshimath (62 km), Nandprayag (20 km), Badrinath (106km)
Dev Darshan Hotel, Mahadev Tourist Lodge, Annapurna Hotel
Gopeshwar is famous for its refreshing climate. On your trekking tours you will pass through amazing forests of oak, pine and deodar, picturesque meadows of rhododendrons and orchids and beautiful ravines with the river flowing.
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