UTTARKASHI

Uttarkashi, which means Kashi of the North, is one of the districts of Uttarakhand and Uttarkashi is also a town in the district of Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is a spiritual place and is also known for adventure tourism. The Uttarkashi town is also known as Shivnagri.  The town is recognized for the number of temples and ashrams that adorn the area.

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Uttarakashi town is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River at an altitude of 1158 m above sea level.  The town has a lot of similarities to Varanasi which is also called Kashi.  Uttarakashi has a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Since ancient times, Uttarkashi has been a meditational centre for many hindu sages. Due to its serene location along the Ganges River, Uttarkashi has been the first choice for yoga.

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Uttarkashi is also known as a hub for trekking.  Some of the summer and winter trekking destinations are Dodital, Dayara, Bugyal, Kedarkantha, and Har ki Dun.  

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Uttarkashi has a number of offbeat hill stations that can be visited.  These include Harsil, Chaurangi Khal, Sankri, and Nelong Valley on the India-China border.