The town of Uttarkashi is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This town is a very important tourist destination in the region and it is located in the Uttarkashi district. The place is known for its stunning natural beauty and is also called as Devbhumi, which can be literally translated to ‘Land of the Gods’. Pilgrims from all around the country flock to this region too, due to its religious heritage.
There are many temples in Uttarkashi that you can visit during your trip to the place and the most famous one among these is that of Lord Vishwanath. This is the largest temple in the region, and the most frequented one as well. There are several smaller temples in Uttarkashi as well, and these are dedicated to the chief deities Hanuman and Durga. Many other shrines are present in Uttarkashi and they cater to a wide variety of Gods, including Parshuram, Annapurna, Dattatrya, Bhairav, Laksheswar, and Ekadashrudra.
The Nehru Mountaineering Institute, which is located in Uttarkashi, is also a famous tourist spot in the region. You can also visit the hot water springs in the region of Gangnani during your trip to Uttarkashi. Gangotri is a popular pilgrimage spot located in the region, at a distance of 99 kilometers from Uttarkashi. Yamunotri can also be visited from the town as well.
City Facts
State: Uttarakhand
District: Uttarkashi
Famous for/as: Pilgrim
Languages: Garhwali, Hindi
Best Season: Mar-Jun and Sep – Nov
Weather: Summer 15 to 30°C
Winter: 0 to 24°C
District: Uttarkashi
Famous for/as: Pilgrim
Languages: Garhwali, Hindi
Best Season: Mar-Jun and Sep – Nov
Weather: Summer 15 to 30°C
Winter: 0 to 24°C
