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Dehradun to Uttarkashi Travel Guide

Uttarkashi is one of the most beautiful places in Uttarakhand. It is also known as Somya Kashi. Apart from this, it is also a spiritual and adventurous tourist place which is liked by a lot of tourists. Uttarkashi is also recognized as Shivnagri. You can reach Dehradun to Uttarkashi using Desire Cab Service.

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About Uttarkashi

It is situated at the height of 1158m at the bank of Bhagirithi river. Uttarkashi is on NH 34 and it is 155 km far away from Rishikesh. At religious point of view Uttarkahsi is an important city. Here, you can check many famous temple of Lord Vishwanath.

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The city of full of natural beauty. Here is one side you can see rivers flowing between the mountains and on the other side you can see dense forests on the mountains. That’s why tourist love this place so much.

Places To Visit In Uttarkashi

There are quite beautiful places to visit in Uttarkashi that you can visit and enjoy with your family. People also travel its nearby places such as Gangotri, New Tehri, Harshil and Chamba.

So, what are you waiting for, explore the hidden gems of this beautiful place Uttarkashi and make your vacation memorable.

Dayara Bugyal

It is a famous bugyal of Uttarakhand. Bugyal meaning is a place of green grass where people take there pet for grazing. It is an ideal trek for those who wants a long weekends. Apart from this, it is the best start for beginners. Tourists starts their trek from Barsu village.

This trek goes through the open land and dense forest that ends at the vast area of lush green meadow. In winter, you will find this Bugyal covered with the snow. People visit here in winter to enjoy the snowfall. The best time to visit here is From May to November.

You can also check its near by places like Harsil and Gangotri temple. Book Dehradun’s best taxi service at cheap price from Dehradun to Uttarkashi.

Activities To Do In Dayara Bugyal

There are few amazing activites that you can do in Dayara Bugyal that we given below. Please have a look.

1. Trekking
2. Village tourism
3. Photography
4. Butter festival

Tips for Dayara Bugyal

1. Prepare you body for this trek before one week. This trek is quite easy if you prepare your body for the trek.
2. It is recommended to have an experienced tour guide to get a hassle free trekking. Tourist guide will guide you properly that will help you to complete your trek easily.
3. Make sure you are trekking in a group of two or more for get easy trekking. Trekking alone when you are untainted or fresher could be risky. You can go with someone who has already done this trek.

Dayara Bugyal Suggested Trekking Schedule

You can complete this trek in four days. Here we give a schedule so that you can easily complete your trekking without any hassle.

First Day: Dehradun – Uttarkashi – Barsu – Barnala Tal Drive. Total distance covered 4 kms.

Second Day: Barnala tal – Dayara Bugyal (distance covered 4 kms and time takedn 6 hrs)

Third Day: Dayara Bugyal – Bakaria Top – Dayara Bugyal (distance covered 4kms and time taked 3 hrs)

Fourth Day: Dayara Bugyal – Barnala – Barsu – Uttarkashi – Dehradun (trek 8 kms and distance covered 185 kms)

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Uttarkashi

This temple is one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Uttarkashi. It is situated on the bank of Bhagirathi river. From this temple, you can view the spectacular view of river Bhagirathi. Kashi Vishwanath temple is situated on Char Dham route. You can get the fresh flowers and pooja related items in temple at nominal prices.

People don’t want to miss this beautiful temple during Uttarkashi visit. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. It is also said that it was built by Sage Parshuram.

Distance of Vishwanath Temple From Rishikesh

The distance between Vishwanath temple and Rishikesh is 154kms. You can go there via Gangotri Dham way.

Barsu Village

Another beautiful place to visit in Uttarkashi is Barsu Village. It is known for the base camp of Dayara Bugyal. You can visit Nag Devta Temple in Barsu village. Barsu village is famous for trekking, village, cultural trekking hub and village tourism. The distance between Dehradun to Barsu Village (Uttarkashi) is about 182km that takes approx. 5hr 50 min. You can hire Desire Cab Service at cheapest price.

Sangam Chatti

It is situated near Gangotri on the bank of Assi Ganga river. To reach sangam chatti you need to take the train from the nearest railway station which is Haridwar railway station. After that you can hire a taxi for Uttarkashi which takes 6 to 7 hours. Sangam Chatti is famous for base camps. The distance between Sangam Chatti and Dehradun is 155.4 km which takes time approx. 5hr to cover.

Maneri Dam

Maneri dam is build with concrete on Bhagirathi River which is located in Maneri about 5.3 km of east of Uttarkashi. This dam was planned in 1960s. The area around the dam is covered with natural abundance, which makes it so beautiful.

If you want to go Maneri Dam then you can take a taxi from Dehradun to Maneri. You can also take bus from Mussoorie bus stand. From here the direct bus runs for Uttarkashi. Manari dam is famous for boating, dams, and reservoirs.

Gartang Gali

The distance of Gartang Gali is 90km from Uttarkashi. There is a bridge name Gartang Gali Bridge was built in 150 years ago. It was closed since 1962. But now it opens for the tourists. You can view the beautiful view of the valley from this bridge. It was a trading path before the independence.

Nelong Valley

This valley finally open for the tourists since 2015. The much-discussed Nelong Valley was finally opened to tourists in the year 2015 and since then has been one of the most popular destinations for those who love adventure. It has the same climate and scenery like that of Lahaul, Spiti Valley, and Ladakh.

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The icy deserted mountain region of Nelong valley appears to be an exact replica from Tibet with regard to geography. Since the valley is located within the Gangotri National Park, the visitors are not permitted to spend the night within the 25km zone that lies between Bhairavghati to Nelong.

Activities To Do In Uttarkashi

Check the activities that you can do in Uttarkashi.

1. Trekking
2. Pilgrimage
3. Rafting and Kayaking
4. Yoga and Meditation
5. Mountaineering
6. Visit Dodital lake
7. Photography and bird watching
8. Cultural exploration

Conclusion

So, this is all about Dehradun to Uttarkashi. In this article, you have got all the information about Uttarkashi like how to reach Uttarkashi and what are the best places to visit in Uttarkashi. So, are you ready to go Uttarkashi? Make a plan with your family or friends and book the cheap taxi service in Dehradun. Follow our Facebook or Instagram page for best offers and deals.