Uttarkashi
Tourism
Situated 145 km from Rishikesh, at an elevation of 1158 m on the
bank of river Bhagirathi, Uttarkashi acquires importance because of
very significant pilgrimage centres, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The
picturesque town has some breath-taking views of the charming
valleys, natural lakes, fountains and beauteous landscapes
luxuriously decked with vegetation. Uttarkashi has emerged as an
utmost attraction for the tourists, the pilgrims and for those
having a taste for adventures, involving trekking and
mountaineering.