Hidden valley
Harsil
Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi
Harsil
- Nearest Railway
- Dehradun, 217 Kms
- Nearest Airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, 232 kms
- Famous For
- Hill Station
- Altitude
- 2745 metres above sea level
- Languages
- Hindi, Garhwali
- Best Time to Visit
- March to May and October and November
About Harsil
Harsil is an unspoiled and hidden jewel of Uttarakhand state offering ample scope for people seeking peace and serenity in the lap of Himalayas. It is situated on the banks of Bhagirathi River. This quaint hamlet has become popular in recent years among travel enthusiasts and nature lovers.
How to reach Harsil
- By road
- Harsil is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Harsil is situated on NH108 which connects Gangotri in Uttarkashi district. Buses to Rishikesh, Tehri, and Uttarkashi are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. Buses and Taxis to Harsil are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Tehri, Barkot, Uttarkashi, etc.
- By air
- Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Harsil situated at a distance of 232kms and is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. It is connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport and Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Uttarkashi, Tehri, and Harsil.
- By rail
- The nearest railway station to Harsil is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 215kms before Harsil on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India and trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh to Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, and Harsil.
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Places to see
Dharali
Dharali is an exquisite hamlet situated at a distance of 3kms from Harsil. Dharali can be easily approached through motorable roads.
Mukhwa Village
Mukhwa village is situated only 1km from Harsil. Mukhwa is the home of Goddess Gangotri during winters because Gangotri region is prone to heavy snowfall during winters. Devotees worship at Mukhwa village during winters when the doors of the Gangotri temple remains closed.
