The Ganges begins at the Gaumukh Glacier, located 18 kilometres from Gangotri. The route is comprised of a rocky but well-trodden path that traces the river directly to its source. It is possible ...

On March 2, 2025, a devastating avalanche at the Border Roads Organisation camp in Uttarakhand killed at least eight people ...

According to officials of the State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA), several avalanches were recorded in recent years across the state's higher reaches, including Gaumukh Glacier ...