Gopeshwar Travel Information
The
district headquarter of the Chamoli is situated at an elevation
of 1308m amidst beautiful mountain ranges, terrace farms and small
lakes, lt is a picturesque place, 10 km from Chamoli with salubrious
climate. The ancient temple of Lord Shiva-Shiva Temple attracts
thousand of pilgrims throughout the year. Gopeshwar according to
legends is where Shiva had reduced Kamadeva (Eros, Cupid) tc ashes.
It is also known as Ratishwar Pashvishwar or Gosthal.
Getting There :
Gopeshwar is 10 km from Chamoli. Jolly Grant, 231 km is the nearest
airport. Rishikesh, 214 km is the nearest railhead. Gopeshwar is
well connected to all other cities of the region by road. Joshimath
(62 km), Nandprayag (20 km), Badrinath (106km).
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