Left to Right:
Bhagirathi Peaks, A pretty maid, People in a Sadhu's
dwelling, The Gangptri temple
Bordered
by a range of snow capped peaks on the northern side, Uttarkashi district of Uttaranchal is located at an
elevation of 1158 mts. As beautiful Garhwal district
Uttarkashi is the land of holiest of pilgrimages of Hindus,
Gangotri and Yamunotri. Within the bounds of its land, it
has the
origin of two holiest rivers of India, Ganga and Yamuna.
Owing to its deep rooted religious connection, the hill
district is also known as 'Devbhumi' (the land of gods and
goddesses).
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. It is a
trekkers paradise, a pilgrim's dream come true, a nature
lover's
dream destination.
Not just that, Uttarkashi is surrounded by an interestingly
varied places, Himachal on the north, Tibet on the North
east, Chamoli on the east, Rudraprayag on the south east,
Tehri on south and finally Dehradun on the east.
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