Uttarkashi Tours
Located on a wide stretch of valley at an altitude of 1158 m above the sea level on the banks of river Bhagirathi is Uttarkashi. Part of the Garhwal division of Uttaranchal Uttarkashi is also an important pilgrim center as the temple of lord Vishwanath, where stands a magnificent trident (trishul), is located here. Equivalent to Kashi-Varanasi in religious sanctity this temple finds description in the Kedar Khand of Skanda Puran. Destination India Tourism offers to take you to this picturesque small town through its Uttarkashi Tours.
This district of Uttarkashi is significant not only because it's a gateway to two important pilgrim centers of Gangotri and Yamonotri but also because it is the source ground of the two holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna. Magh Fair is held here every year and people from near and far visit the place to take a dip in the holy Bhaghirathi river.
Nehru Institute of mountaineering is also located near Uttarkashi just 5 kms. from the town and if you are adventurous enough and a trekker then Gangotri and Uttarkashi Treks are the right trekking place for you.
When to visit Uttarkashi?
The place can be visited anytime of the year, as the weather is pleasant here.
How to reach?
By Air: nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
By Rail: nearest railhead is at Rishikesh.
By Road: it is well to the road network.
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