• Located in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.

  • Situated in the higher reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas.

  • The park derives its name from Gangotri, an important pilgrimage centre.

  • The Bhagirathi River and its upper catchment are important geographical features.

  • The park contains glaciers, alpine meadows, coniferous forests and high-altitude ecosystems.

  • Gaumukh, the traditional source of the Bhagirathi, lies within the broader Gangotri landscape.

  • Important fauna include snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, bharal, musk deer and Himalayan monal.

Key Pointers

  • State: Uttarakhand

  • Region: Garhwal Himalaya

  • Important river: Bhagirathi

  • Landscape: Glaciers + alpine ecosystems

  • UPSC angle: Himalayan ecology + Ganga river system