- Gangotri National Park is located in the Uttarkashi district of the state of Uttarakhand in northern India.
- It is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas.
- The park is situated in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi River.
- The park is named after the Gangotri glacier, one of the primary sources of the holy River Ganges. It is located in the park boundaries.
- One of the most popular attractions within the park is the Gangotri Temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
- In 1989, it was established as a national park.
- Area: It covers an area of about 2,390 square kilometers (920 square miles).
- Hills: Some notable hills and peaks in the vicinity of the park:
- Shivling
- Thalay Sagar
- Bhagirathi Group of Peaks
- Meru
- River: Bhagirathi River flow through the park.
- Lake: Some of the notable lakes within or near the park:
- Kedartal
- Gaumukh Tal
- Vasuki Tal
- Valley: Nelong Valley is a part of the the park and holds an important strategic location.
- Gartang Gali is located in the picturesque Nelong Valley near the Indo-China border.
- Flora: Alpine Meadows, Coniferous Forests (deodar cedar, blue pine, and silver fir), Rhododendrons, Birch and Willow Trees, etc.
- Fauna: Snow leopard, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Himalayan Tahr, Musk Deer, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Ibex, Himalayan Barbet, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Snowcock, Himalayan Pit Viper, Himalayan Ground Skink etc.