ABOUT UTTARKASHI:

• Holy town of Uttarkashi is set on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1158 metres, on the main route to Gangotri.
• It is considered to have similar religious importance as Kashi.
• Famous Vishwanath temple here is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• In front of the temple is unique Mahadev-Ka-Vishal Trishal or Shiva’s Great Trident, made of eight major metals.
• It is believed Lord Shiva killed Vakasur with this trident.
• Other important temples are dedicated to Lord Parashuram, Lord Ekadash Rudra and Goddess Kali.
• It is an important stopover for pilgrim visiting Gangotri.
• Uttarkashi has also emerged as an important centre for adventure sports.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehra Dun (DED), 162 kms away from Uttarkashi town.
• Rail: Rishikesh Railway Station, Rishikesh, 145 kms away from Uttarkashi town.
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more information visit  https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/destination/uttarkashi

ATTRACTIONS AROUND UTTARKASHI

Dayara Bugyal:

• 28 kms away from Uttarkashi town.
• Bugyal or a “high altitude meadow” at an altitude of 3048 metre affords awe-inspiring view of the Himalayas.
• There is also a small lake here.

Dodi Tal:

• 32 kms away from Uttarkashi town.
• Beautiful lake in the lap of high mountains is surrounded by the tall majestic oak, deodar and rhododendron trees.
• Lake full of rare fishes like the Himalayan Golden Trouts, locally called as “Dodis” is an angler’s delight.
• The trek for Dodi Tal starts from Kalyani, which is connected by road.

Gangnani:

• 39 kms away from Uttarkashi town.
• It lies further up on the way to Gangotri.
• There is a temple dedicated to Sage Parashar.
• Visitors bathe at Rishikund near the shrine in a hot water spring.