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PLACES TO SEE NACHIKETA TAL A drive through the terraced
fields takes one to Chaurangi-Khal, a There is no accommodation facility and visitors have either to come back to Uttarkashi or stay at the PWD Inspection House at chaurangi-Khal. MANERI On way to Gangotri at a distance of about 13 kms. from Uttarkashi Maneri has lately emerged as a place of tourist interest as a result of the construction of a dam across the Bhagirathi river, from where the water is fed to the turbines through an 8 kms, long tunnel at Tiloth in Uttarkashi. The resultant lake at Maneri has added to the cham of the place. GANGNANI Further up on way to Gangotri about 26 kms. from Maneri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have a refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas. |
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29 kms. from Uttarkashi. From there a 3 kms. trek through lush green
forests takes one to Nachiketa Tal, a tranquil spot, There is greenery all
bank of the lake gives it a serene look. Nachiketa, the devout son of Sage
Uddalak, is said to have created this lake, hence the name.
