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Harsil,
Uttar Pradesh
Harsil
is at a distance of 72 km from Uttarkashi on the main highway to
Gangotri at an elevation of 2,623 m.
Uttarkashi
is the administrative headquarters of the district of the same name
in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district is best known for the
two major pilgrimage centres of Yamunotri and Gangotri. It is situated
on the banks of the river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1,158 m.
It is an important pilgrim centre and is often compared with Kashi
(Varanasi) and hence the name Uttar Kashi, meaning Kashi of north.
Several trekking companies operate from here and the Nehru Institute
of Mountaineering is also located here, just 5 km from Uttarkashi.
The Institute provides training in mountaineering to enthusiasts
from all over the country. Uttarkashi is also very famous for it's
annual Magh Mela (fair). Uttarkashi is the last major town on way
to Gangotri and Gaumukh.
This
sylvan hamlet - Harsil, is famous for it's natural beauty and delicious
apples. It is 227 km from Rishikesh.
Accomodations:
- Hotels,
dharamshalas and Tourist Bungalows are available besides numerous
ashrams for lodging.
- Tourist
Bungalow.
- PWD
and Forest Rest Houses exist here for the travellers.
- Garhwal
Mandal Vikas Ltd (GMVN) Tourist Bungalow.
-
PWD Inspection Bungalow.
-
Forest rest House.
- Private
Hotels and Tent Colony are also available.
Tourist
Info:
Uttar Pradesh Tourism, Tourist Bureau, Uttarkashi. Tel :- (01374)-2290.
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