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Location Map
Majestic The Gangotri Glacier, a celestial birthplace of
the sacred Ganges River, where nature’s pristine
artistry unfolds in cascading icefalls and turquoise
Melody of lakes. The Resourcesat-2 LISS-IV image shows the
snow clad mountains and the glacier which has
Gangotri been experiencing diminishing rates of retreat
during last five decades.
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