Uttarkashi is the holy town of India and
our next prime target for travelers. This Indian tourist place is located in Uttarakhand
State closer to Bhagirathi River. The altitude of Uttarkashi is 1352 meter from
the sea level. It is the home of numerous ashrams, shrines and holy Ghats. Mountaineering
institute is another identification of the town. If we compare this town with
any other holy place then the first name comes is Varanasi. People also
recognize the place as Kashi so we can use such short name for our
understanding. Uttarkashi is basically a hill area closer to Varun Parvat.
Famous ghat of town is Manikarnika and Lord Shiva temple is main holy spot of
the town.
Geography:
Maximum part of Uttarkashi is hill area and
the altitude is 1,165 meters equal to 4,436 feet. If you check the map of
Uttarkashi region you will find lots of small and big rivers flowing from this
district. Amongst all rivers Yamuna and Ganga are two biggest holiest rivers.
Uttarkashi is also the origin spot of Yamunotri and Gangotri as well.
Special Morning of Uttarkashi:
This small town is less populated and
surrounded with natural beauty. According to 2001 census the population count
was 16,220 for the town. Maximum people in the town are from Garhwal following
Kumao, Punjabi and some other parts of India. You will find people from Buddha
religion as well.
Attraction of this wonder tourism spot:
Uttarkashi: Town itself is the first place
for visitors because of surrounding sightseeing. It is known as Kashi of the North
India popular as abode of goddesses and gods. Nearly 30 big temples are
constructed in the town having different features.
Gangotri temple: Do you love to attain
river sight areas? Visit the Gangotri and the temple located at elevation of
3200 meters from the sea level. Gangotri shrine is only 100 km away from the
town Uttarkashi established in late 18th century by General Amar
Thapa. This temple is listed as most valuable holy place for Hindu community.
Mountaineering Institute of Uttarkashi:
This is the institute beautifully structured. However, entry to center is not
allowed, but you can visit the outer area of the center and nearby locations
are beautiful as well. Foundation of this center was done in 1965 in memory of Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru.
Gaumukh: When talk about the main source of
Ganga River the first names comes is Bhagirathi River. This holy river origins
from Gaumukh glacier comes under Uttarkashi region. Because of such reason
people have huge religious values for this place. Large number of devotees come
to the town and take holy dip in chilled water of Bhagirathi River. The
distance of Gaumukh is just 18 km from Gangotri but the route is quite
difficult.
Dodital: A wonder spot at 3307 meter height
is another location of Uttarkashi. Pure clean water and the dense forest
surrounding is key attraction of this lace. Fishing and Forest visit is events
that visitors can do at this place. Dodital is world famous having resorts and
guest house for travelers.
Nachiketa Tal: A wonderful lake place on
the hills is always special and Nachiketa Tal is one of them. Lake is just 32
km far from central part of town famous for scenery and boating feature.
Vishwanath Temple: Temple of Lord Shiva
known as Vishwanath Temple positioned at 300 m distance only from Uttarkashi
local stand. Renovation done in 1857 gave the different looks to this temple.
Construction was done by Sudarshan Shah’s wife Queen Khaneti.
Yamunotri: A holy river sight at hills is
next best place to visit here. Yamunotri is one of the chilled places of India
listed in four pilgrimage places of India. Yamuna River origins from this spot
and Gangotri is closer to Yamunotri.
The list of temples and holy places is
longer in Uttarkashi so it’s not easy to mention all details in this note. But
then also we present you maximum locations so that you can enjoy the spots of
this wonder place.
Some other knowing destinations of
Uttarkashi are Maneri, Harsil, Gangnani, Dayara Bugyal, Kedar Tal, Har Ki Doon,
Kuteti Devi Temple, Nandanvan and Tapovan and some more.
How to reach Uttarkashi?
By Air: Closest airport is Jolly Grant
located at 160 km distance from Uttarkashi. Flights for Jolly Grant Airport you
will get the flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Dehradun and many other major cities
of India.
By Rail: The closest big railway station is
Rishikesh at 143 km distance from Uttarkashi. You will find the buses and taxis
from outer part of railway station for Uttarkashi. Rishikesh is having direct
trains from almost every city of India.
By Road: Road is always a big mode of
transport in India. NH 108 passes from the town connects many big cities of
India. Rishikesh is best source to get the buses for Uttarkashi, though direct
buses from Delhi are available as well.