Holiday Destination: Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi as its name suggests is Kashi of north(Uttar).It is also called the land of God & Godness.

Uttarkashi is situated at a distance of 145 kms. from Rishikesh and at an elevation of 1158 mts. on the bank of river Bhagirathi , this picturesque town acquires importance because of the very significant pilgrimage-centres :Gangotri and Yamunotri It is the market town and administrative centre forthe hundreds of villages in the surrounding mountainsIn the yatra (pilgrimage) During the winter the town bazaar is still busy but only with locals and people from the surrounding villages. The town is not old, having had a serious earthquake in the early 90's. The surrounding hills are covered by protected pine forests and it is excellent countryside fortaking short walks or longer treks.

Climate

Summer are very pleasant with moderate climate and the temperature ranges from minimum temperature is 15°C and maximum is 30°C. and winter are very chilly and average minimum temperature is 2°C and maximum temperature is 24°C. .

Tourist Season

Round the Year

Accommodation

G.M.V.N Tourist Rest Hosue, Hotel and Privates Cottages are available which suit all budgets

General Information of Uttarkashi

Area: 1,352 mts Population: 16,220 Languages: Garhwali, Hindi and English Temperature: 15°C-30°C in summer 2°C-24°C in winter

Tourist Attraction in or near by Uttarkashi

Vishwanath Temple

Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi is one of the prime pilgrimage attractions in Uttarkashi.

Maneri

13 km from Uttarkashi is this beautiful place called Maneri. The place has lately emerged as a tourist attraction because of a dam being on Bhagirathi river. The water from here is through by a 8 km long tunnel to turbines at Uttarkashi.

Dayara Bugyal

The Distance from Uttarkashi to Dayara Bugyal is 32 km. There is a small lake and beautiful views of Himalayas.

Accessibility

Road distance from Uttarkashi to (in kms

Delhi to Uttarkashi: 381 kms Haridwar to Uttarkashi: 168 kms Dehradun to Uttarkashi: 190 kms Rudraprayag to Uttarkashi: 164 kms Gangotri to Uttarkashi: 93 kms

Nearest Airport

For Uttarkashi is Jolly Grant Airport. distance by 162 km. .

Nearest Railway Station

For Uttarkashi is Rishikesh Railway Station distance by 145 km.