As the name suggests, Uttarkashi is considered the northern Kashi or Varanasi. The town is situated at an elevation of 1,550 m on the right banks of river Bhagirathi. It is a district located in the extreme northern side of the northern state of Uttaranchal. Its margins also mark the Indo-Chinese precincts. It is 155 km north of Rishikesh and 100 km from Gangotri, and is couched in the Garhwal hills. The winters last from October to March, when temperatures fall very low. The monsoons are generally experienced in the months of July and August.
How to reach Uttarkashi
By Air
The nearest airport to Uttarkashi is situated in Dehradun which is 145 km away. From Dehradun, one can take a taxi/ bus to Uttarkashi.
By Train
Dehradun houses the nearest railway station to Uttarkashi. From here, one can hire a cab/board a bus to the town.
By Road
Uttarkashi is well-connected to major cities/towns of Uttarakhand. There is are state-run buses from Dehradun, Haridwar, Rudraprayag, Srinagar (Garhwal) to this place. Cabs are also available to Uttarkashi from several places in the state.
