Harsil Valleyहर्षिल घाटी
A small apple valley village on the Gangotri road. Quiet, with a clear river.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereUttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Garhwal Himalaya
Garhwal Himalaya
Best time to visit15 April to 15 June and 15 September to 15 November
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height2620 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbyHarsil, Uttarkashi
EntryFree
About Harsil Valley
A small village at about 2,600 metres on the Bhagirathi, 25 km below Gangotri, with apple orchards, pine forest and a river that runs wide and clear. It is quiet and a good place to stay for a day or two on the Gangotri road, with Mukhba, the winter seat of the goddess, nearby.
What to see and do
- Apple orchards along the river
- Quiet village on the Gangotri road
- Mukhba, the winter seat of Ganga
- Dharali village and the Kalpkedar temple
- Pine and deodar forest
Part of The Himalaya.
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More places in Uttarkashi
- Dayara BugyalUttarkashi, Uttarakhand · Ridge & Range TreksA big high meadow above Raithal, green in summer and a snow trek in winter.
- GangotriUttarkashi, Uttarakhand · Temples & ShrinesThe Ganga temple at 3,100 metres, and the trailhead for Gaumukh. Open from May to November.
- YamunotriUttarkashi, Uttarakhand · Temples & ShrinesThe Yamuna temple at 3,293 metres, the first Chota Char Dham stop. A 6 km walk up.
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