About Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi is a town and the headquarters of the Uttarkashi district. It is more of a pilgrimage circuit than the regular tourist circuit. As there are many Dharamshalas in Uttarkashi, the tourists can choose to stay at the Gangotri Mandir Dharamshala, Shivanand Dharamshala, Birla Dharamshala, Kali Kamli Dharamshala or the Kailash Dharamshala.
Why you must travel to Uttarkashi?
The quaint town of Uttarkashi is highly revered for its temples that are dedicated to Rishi Parashurama, Datatryea, Goddess Annapurna Devi, Goddess Kali and Bhairon. It is also popular for its numerous ashrams that are the heavenly abode of the ascetics, sages, and hermits. The centre of attraction of this town is the Vishwanath temple, the largest and most frequented temple of the region.
Uttarkashi is also a hub for the adventure lovers as it is the doorway to the popular treks such as Nachiketa Tal trek, DodiTal trek, Dayara Bugyal trek, SatTal Trek, KedarTal trek, Tapovan Trek, Gaumukh Trek, Kedarkantha Trek, Har ki Dun Trek etc.
One can easily access the prestigious Nehru Institute of Mountaineering which is idyllically situated at Ladari dominating the magical town, overlooking the pristine valley.
The travellers can see the thermal springs of Yamunotri or savour the awe-inspiring beauty of the emerald lakes of Maneri, located in the proximity of Uttarkashi.
The popular tourist attractions located in and around Uttarkashi are the Tiloth Power Plant, Maneri Dam, Bhali Dam, Kuteti Devi temple, Kandar Devta Temple and many more.
Activities in Uttarkashi
Trekking – Uttarkashi is the last commercial hub one comes across when trekking to higher altitudes. Trek to Dodital commences at Sangamchatti near Uttarkashi which rewards trekkers with abundant natural beauty in the form of pristine freshwater slake, verdant hills covered with pine and oak trees, gushing rivulets and streams. Other treks near Uttarkashi are Dayara Bugyal, Kedartal, Gaumukh, Tapovan Trek, etc
Adventure Sports – Uttarkashi is slowly becoming an adventure sports hub with establishment of Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) helping the cause. White water rafting, mountaineering and trekking are popular sports that are grabbing eyeballs.
What is Uttarkashi famous for?
Uttarkashi is famous among tourist as City, Trekking Base, Char Dham Route, NIM.
Uttarkashi is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Base Camps (Trek), Business Hub, Char Dham Route, Hill Station, Others.
