The route to Uttarkashi town has become more of a pilgrimage trip rather than the regular tourist trip. With trekking and mountaineering gaining popularity as adventure sports, this region is gaining popularity. This region is equipped with high-altitude lakes. The Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers direct to other key peaks.
Uttarkashi is considered as the northern Kashi or Varanasi. The town is located at an altitude of 1,550 m on the right banks of river Bhagirathi.
Temperature27.5º C in Summer, - 8to -12ºC in Winter
Getting ThereAirport:
The railhead is at Rishikesh.
By Rail:
The railhead is at Rishikesh.
By Road:
One can reach Uttarkashi from Rishikesh by bus.
Best Season to visitSeptember to November
Tourist AttractionGovind Wildlife Sanctuary, Nachiketa Tal, Dodital, Maneri, Gangnani, Sat-Tal,Dayara Bugyal, Harsil, Gaumukh, Nandanvan Tapovan, Yamunotri, Har-ki-dun
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