If this interests you, have a look at ' Temple Trail', a journey across various important temples of Uttarkashi. There are several other temples in and around Uttarkashi that can also be explored. Kali Mata Mandir at Maa Anandmayi Ashram.There are some beautiful places and villages to visit around the area these include: Harsil, Mukhba, Gangnani which is famous for its hot water springs, Gangotri, Gomukh, Tapovan, etc.Ĭheck out the day hikes and treks we offer. Bugyals are occupied by shepherds during summer and are mostly abandoned in winter when they are covered by several feet of snow. Some of the more famous bugyals are Dayaraa, Gidaara, Harunta, Siladooni, etc. High mountain pastures called “bugyal”, offer great camping sites with spectacular views of snow-covered peaks of the Greater Himalayas. Need some action? Have a look at our Activities! Places to visit in Uttarkashi The tradition still continues, providing you with the opportunity to meet some of the most reclusive yet influential thinkers and scholars of Indian Philosophy of our times. Uttarkashi has been the favoured retreats of some of the greatest sages and ascetics of India from time immemorial. If you are a spiritual seeker looking to connect with your inner self, there are excellent opportunities for introspection and studying Vedanta Philosophy with reknowned Vedanta masters who have settled in the quiet environs of Uttarkashi to contemplate and study Indian philosophy. Practice Yoga & Mindfulness, Explore Uttarkashi The valley with its stark mountains juxtaposed against the clear blue sky is an experience in itself and offers a unique experience to walk along a 19th-century wooden path cleaved out of a sheer rock face and lined with thick wooden sleepers to create a narrow but adventurous path at Gartang Gali. If you wish to visit Nelong Valley, Uttarkashi is the obvious choice for overnight stay. Recently, one of the most exquisite and beautiful places in Uttarkashi, which had been out of bounds for people, has been opened to the public for day visits. The valley and its surrounding area offer excellent opportunities for outdoors and nature lovers with activities like hiking, trekking, mountain climbing, bird watching, angling, fishing, mountain biking, mountaineering, rappelling, rock climbing, camping, etc. It is surrounded on all sides by mountains. Uttarkashi is nestled in a valley that is cut through by the Bhagirathi river. The famous Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is based here and attracts people from across the world to come to learn the craft of mountaineering. It is also the starting point for mountain climbing expeditions to several of the highest peaks of Himalayas. Now, it has grown larger and is no more a mere pit stop, but a destination in itself. The town was a small pit stop on the road to Gangotri and Gomukh pilgrimage. Uttarkashi is a small town and district headquarter of the district of Uttarkashi in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand in North of India.
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