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This place is popular due to the fact that the idol of Goddess Ganga is brought down to Mukhba from the shrine of Gangotri in the Upper Himalayas and kept here throughout the winters as Gangotri becomes inaccessible due to heavy Snowfall. Every year on the auspicious occasion of Diwali the idol of Ganga is brought down to a temple in Mukhba with a procession of devotees and the Army band of Garhwal Rifles.
The village holds two temples of Ganga, one is new made up of concrete and marbles, but you can also visit the old temple made up entirely of Deodar and brass.
Now devotees can also visit Mukhba as a part of Winter Char Dham as the Uttarakhand government has planned to open all the Char Dhams Shrine for winters also. Mukhba can also be covered during Char Dham Yatra as well.
Apart from the abundant natural beauty that encompasses the Mukhba village, there are not many sightseeing and places of interest in and around Mukhba. During the winters when there is snow in the upper region, the idol of Goddess Ganga is brought down to Mukhba village from the Gangotri shrine due to heavy snow.
Pilgrimage: Mukhba is the winter abode of Goddess Ganga when the idol of the deity is brought down to Mukhba as the Gangotri shrine lay covered in a sheath of snow. Tourism through winter Char Dham is encouraged by the government for pilgrims who wished to seek blessings of the deities during winters.
Trekking – The enchanting Mukhba valley offers some of the most beautiful Himalayan landscapes with snow-capped valleys, dense pine forests and breathtaking views of the snow-clad peaks of Shrikanth, Hindyani, Jaonli (6632m) and Sumeru to name a few.
Finding accommodation at Mukhba is not possible however one can find affordable budget guesthouses and hotels at Harsil or Dharali which is just 1km away from Mukhba. Staying at Harsil or Dharali one can then trek to Mukhba and its surrounding area.
There are no restaurants at Mukhba apart from a couple of tea stalls. Harsil and Dharali have quite a few roadside restaurants and dhabas which serve north Indian dishes along with popular Chinese dishes like momos, noodles, etc. with limited choice. One can also try the local Pahadi cuisine which consists of Sisunak Saag, Gehat Dal, Chainsoo, Kappa, and Pahadi Raita.
You will not be able to find accommodation at Mukhba but many hotels are available at nearby Harsil and Dharali. The hotels are clean and well maintained, and even the rates are budget-friendly. For booking, hotels check here: Hotels in Harsil.
Check out the Mukhba weather report for December
The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Mukhba is 2°C and 15°C respectively. The weather is generally chances of snowfall in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Mukhba in December.
Mukhba is famous among tourist as Gangotri Winter Seat, Village, Village Tourism, Secluded.
Mukhba is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Pilgrimage, Temples, Winter Char Dham.
