Ranikhet City Guide
The small district of Uttarkashi is known for two sites of Char Dham yatra, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The city offers equal oppurtunity to adventure sports lovers, through its tough trekking routes and rocky terrains.
Uttarkashi is a major pilgrimage destination of North India and is situated on the banks of Bhagirathi River. Uttarkashi easily captivates the visitor's charm with a snowline high above and a green landscape around, terraced hills, lakes, springs and waterfalls, Uttarkashi is a destination that holds something for everyone. The city of Uttarkashi is similar like the holy city of Varanasi. Uttarkashi is famous for its temples that are dedicated to Goddess Kali, Rishi Parasurama, Goddess Annapurna Devi, and Bhairon. The ashrams of Uttarkashi are very famous and if you visit them on your Uttarkashi tours you will come across several hermits. Apart from the temples and shrines, you will also find plenty of adventure sports destinations in Uttarkashi.
Adventure Activities in Uttarkashi
There are several good trekking routes in the region leading to Dodi Tal, Nachiketa Tal, Sat Tal, Yamunotri, Gangotri-Gaumukh-Nandanvan Tapovan and Kedar Tal. There are some high-altitude lakes in Uttarkashi and the Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers lead on to several major peaks where you can indulge in trekking and mountaineering. Travel to Uttarkashi and visit the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering that provides excellent training for mountaineering.
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