Gauri Kund is a famous holy kund located in Gaurikund of Rudraprayag district. This Kund is situated on the banks of the river Mandakini. At this place, two holy baths kund are present, one of which in the kund, hot water emits with a mark of sulfur, and the cooling water comes out from the second kund, which is called Gauri Kund, the water of this kund often keeps changing. According to mythology, Lord Shiva had tied the Ganga in his hair. By from Lord Shiva's touch, he became holy. It did not like Parvati that she would always be with Lord Shiva. It is said that when pilgrim passes through the take Gangajal from near the kund, then the water gets to boil. It is believed that if a woman baths with dirty clothes in this kund or throws it in the kund of the clothes then the water of the kund is dried. There is a huge rock named Uma Shankar Shila near this kund. It is said that the souls of 12 saints have resided here. This kund has a great religious significance. During the trip to Gaurikund, tourists visit in this holy kund. The Gauri Kund is one of the main religious centres of attraction in Gaurikund.
.By Air
The nearest airport to Gaurikund is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 226 km from Gaurikund.
By Train
The nearest railway station of Gaurikund is Rishikesh, which is about 209 km from Gaurikund.
By Road
Gauri Kund is located at a few distances from Gaurikund.
The journey of Gauri Kund can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of September to November and March to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.
Gauri Temple
Char Dham Yatra
Badrinath
Haridwar
Kedarnath
Yamunotri
Gangotri
