Uttarkashi Latest Travel News

The India Meteorological Department has forecast unsettled weather across Uttarakhand till January 31.

Light rain or snowfall is likely on January 29 and 30 at places located above 2,800 metres in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh districts. Similar conditions are expected on January 31 in high-altitude areas of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh.

The department has issued a weather warning for both hill and plain regions, cautioning that over the next 24–48 hours, several districts may witness heavy rain or snowfall, lightning, hailstorms, and strong winds.

Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, inaugurated a three-day Winter Tourism Conclave in Uttarkashi to promote the winter Char Dham Yatra and strengthen tourism activities while creating year-round employment opportunities for local communities.

The conclave saw participation from 50 tour operators from across the country, organised in collaboration with the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI). Representatives from hotel associations of Uttarkashi and Barkot, trekking organisations from Uttarkashi and Sankri, and other tourism stakeholders also took part.

Discussions focused on the vast potential of winter tourism and positioning Uttarakhand as a year-round tourism destination. As part of the conclave, tour operators will visit the winter abodes of Maa Ganga at Mukhba, Maa Yamuna at Kharsali, and the Kedarkantha trek base camp at Sankri, helping promote winter tourism across the country.

The Uttarakhand government will soon roll out a ‘Snow Leopard Tour’ to promote winter tourism in the state, Tourism Secretary Dheeraj Singh Garbyal said.

The initiative, inspired by the Ladakh model, will open select high Himalayan regions such as Gangotri to tourists during winter in a controlled manner. The programme will be launched on a pilot basis with a snow leopard sighting project in Gangotri National Park, located in Uttarkashi.

The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand, forecasting heavy rain, hailstorms, and snowfall over the next three days. Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar are expected to be severely affected, with isolated hail, thunder, and strong winds. District administrations are on high alert, and authorities have advised the public to avoid non-essential travel and adhere to safety guidelines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, today, March 6, 2025. His itinerary includes performing pooja and darshan at the winter seat of Maa Ganga in Mukhwa and flagging off a trek and bike rally, followed by addressing a public gathering in Harsil. These initiatives aim to promote religious tourism and boost the local economy in Uttarakhand. Additionally, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the world's second-highest trek routes in the Jadung and Neelapani valleys, enhancing adventure tourism in the region. 

Starting tomorrow, a helicopter service will connect Dehradun to Uttarkashi, enhancing accessibility for tourists and pilgrims visiting the region. This new service is expected to cut travel time significantly and provide a convenient option for visitors to reach popular destinations in Uttarkashi district.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the revered Shri Shakti Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Wednesday, offering prayers for the development and welfare of both the state and the nation. During the visit, he also participated in the seven-day Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagna held within the temple premises, joining other devotees and listening to the sacred narration while seated on the ground.

Snowfall was reported on Monday in regions such as Kedarnath Dham, including Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Chandrashila, etc. Additionally, light snowfall was observed in tourist spots like Chopta, Dugalbitta and in Deoriatal. 

The phenomenon extended to Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham, Harshil Valley, and other high-altitude areas of Uttarkashi. Despite the snowfall, road movements remained unaffected at present.