What to do and see in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand: The Best Tours

May 28, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a town in Uttarakhand, India. It is the district headquarters of Uttarkashi district. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1158 m above sea level. Uttarkashi is generally known as a holy town close to Rishikesh. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand in India. Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams and temples and also to the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is situated on the Ganges, lies next to a hill named Varunavat, on confluence of two rivers Varuna and Asi, has a ghat called Manikarnika Ghat and has a temple dedicated to Shiva (Kashi Vishwanath Temple) in the center of the town.
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1. Chardham Yatra Package from Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India ShrineYatra.Com
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Chardham Yatra from Haridwar usually attractive tour package which is completely 9 night 10 days. Haridwar is known for "Gateway of God" for Chardham Yatra. Generally, Char Dham Starts from There because Haridwar is well connected by Rail or Road from Various cities.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Hotel Rooms on Double/Triple Bed

Exclusions: Lunch does not include in Package., Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions’

2. Sacred Char Dham Yatra 2021 From Haridwar/Dehradun/Rishikesh

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Quality Accommodation, Expert Driver, Tasty Food, 24x7 Assistance, Focus on Customer Service, Value for money

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Exclusions: Anything not mentioned in Inclusions, Personal Expenses, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Reviewed By SanjeevRanaut

Our tour to Chakrata was awesome, this place is very beautiful, calm and not crowded one. For peace lovers it is a heaven, Tiger falls is a treat to watch. Burans hotel was also awesome, very nice ambience and food was also good.

3. Dayara Bugyal Himalayan Trekking and Camping

Yeti Outdoors, Jhula Ghar, The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179, India Yeti Outdoors
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The word Bugyal means Meadow and Dayara is one of the lead contestants in being one of the most beautiful high altitude meadow in India. At a height of 3300 meters, it’s neither too high and nor too low. Vast grasslands pimpled with small lakes give this place a beauty of its own. In winters Dayara transforms into a beautiful Skiing destination. Suitable for trekking all year round (apart from monsoons) Dayara offers beautiful views, gentle slopes, and beautiful forests which in overall a package hard to ignore

Inclusions: Use of all Technical/Kitchen/Central equipment including Tents and Sleeping bags, All entry fees and Permits, All meals on Trek, Services of guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: All Insurance and claims due to natural calamity such as landslide/Road blockage , Personal Expenses/Stay and food in Mussoorie/Food during Transit, Transportation can be arranged on request at an additional charge

Reviewed By Crimsonshades

It was a late decision to go for a day hike, but we are so glad we did. The trek was very comfortable, splendid views of the lush green hills, we were pleasantly greeted by a dear at the summit. Manish are amazing guide from Yeti outdoors surprised us with a maggie party at the top. The kids loved it. We will surely use their services again.

4. Kedarkantha Himalayan Trek and Camping

Yeti Outdoors, Jhula Ghar, The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179, India Yeti Outdoors
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The summit of Kedarkantha (3810m) trek lies in the Govind wildlife sanctuary and National park. The park is situated in the Uttarkashi district of the hill state of Uttarakhand A classic around the year trek Kedarkantha offers thick snow cover in the winters and lush green meadows in summer months. The road head of Sankri (where the trek starts is a beautiful drive through the hill towns of Mussoorie, Purola, Mori, and Natwar most of them which lie on the banks of Tons river. The total trek distance is 20kms which involves beautiful and lush forests and vast meadows. The trek offers everything from lakes (frozen in winters) to lush flora and fauna, snowcapped peaks and much more. The trek is beautifully done all year round apart from monsoons.

Inclusions: Use of all Technical/Kitchen/Central equipment including Tents and Sleeping bags, All entry fees and Permits, All meals on Trek, Services of guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: All Insurance and claims due to natural calamity such as landslide/Road blockage , Personal Expenses/Stay and food in Mussoorie/Food during Transit, Transportation can be arranged on request at an additional charge

Reviewed By Crimsonshades

It was a late decision to go for a day hike, but we are so glad we did. The trek was very comfortable, splendid views of the lush green hills, we were pleasantly greeted by a dear at the summit. Manish are amazing guide from Yeti outdoors surprised us with a maggie party at the top. The kids loved it. We will surely use their services again.

5. Dodital Himalayan Trek and Camping

Yeti Outdoors, Jhula Ghar, The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179, India Yeti Outdoors
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At an elevation of 3024mt above sea level Dodital is a perfect trek for first timers. Situated north of Uttarkashi the lake has Crystal clear waters and surrounded by dense Oak, Pine, and Deodar forests. With peaks like Banderpunch and Kala Naag in all their glory the trek gives you all pleasures a Himalayan beauty has to offer. The lake has abundance Himalayan Golden trout a rare group of fish. The trail to the top has been traditionally used by Herdsmen for cattle grazing holy man to walk between the holy towns of Yamunotri and Gangotri.

Inclusions: Use of all Technical/Kitchen/Central equipment including Tents and Sleeping bags, All entry fees and Permits, All meals on Trek, Services of guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: All Insurance and claims due to natural calamity such as landslide/Road blockage , Personal Expenses/Stay and food in Mussoorie/Food during Transit, Transportation can be arranged on request at an additional charge

Reviewed By Crimsonshades

It was a late decision to go for a day hike, but we are so glad we did. The trek was very comfortable, splendid views of the lush green hills, we were pleasantly greeted by a dear at the summit. Manish are amazing guide from Yeti outdoors surprised us with a maggie party at the top. The kids loved it. We will surely use their services again.

6. Guided Trek to Source of the Ganges, Tapovan and Meru

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Experience 16 days and 15 nights guided trek to the Source of the Sacred Ganges River in the Indian Himalayas through the most historical places and seeing the majestic Himalayas up and close, visits a remote and highly spectacular part of the Indian Himalaya, known as Garhwal. Garhwal is celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion and is locally known as the ‘Abode of the Gods’. It is here in this massive region, beyond the Hindu shrine at Gangotri, that the mighty Ganges River has its source. Experience best trek to the Source of the Ganges with experienced mountaineers those born and raised up in Indian Himalayas with acknowledge guides, drivers and best camping equipment's for the Himalayas

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, All camping equipments, Local trekking and tour guides, cook and camp staffs., Hotel/guesthouse/and homestay in road head on double/ twin sharing basis, Coffee and/or Tea, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Exclusions: Sleeping bags , Travel insurance , sort drinks, Flight/visa

Reviewed By gracekW9706VT

The experience in Haridwar with Naveen, was wonderful and memorable. Everything was very well arrange and taken care off from departing Rishikesh vv, visiting temples, walking in the local market, food, Ganga Arrti and drinking chai in between. Naveen is very experience as in knowledge of the place and know how. Recommended to take a day In Haridwar. Thank you Naveen. All the best.

7. Kedarkantha Trek (Dehradun to Dehradun)

Prince Chowk, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India Kaushik's Cafe and Trek
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Its great trek route where you will find Rocky Mountains, snow, forest, open fields and some great experience. We believe that if you can run and walk you can do this Trek. Chances of altitude sickness are rarely reported. It is an easy practice trek for those planning to do long and technical treks.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Homestay, Firstaid kit (Dettol, cotton, bandaid, vicks, Saridon, Crocin, Digene, Betadine and Volini. , Snacks x 4

Exclusions: If less than 6 persons Gears (Headlamp + Trekpole + Shoes + Micro spikes + Gaiters + Poncho/Rainsuit) are excluded. In case of less than 6 member gears will be made available on payment of INR 700, Private transportation

Reviewed By kirtimishra96

Liked the camp and their services. All of the staff were very friendly and supportive It was an amazing experience, trekking with Sanjay. He is a very friendly and intelligent guy who made the trek a lot easier with his quirky stories.

8. Chardham Package Luxury

India Easy Trip Pvt Ltd
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1. Complete package with all necessary arrangements to make the tour memorable. 2. Exclusive professional guide throughout the tour to manage all the tour for you. 3. Priority access / VIP entry tickets to all four main temples of Chardham. 4. Private tour for comfortable journey with some flexibility. 5. Comfortable vehicle according to your group size. 6. Included helicopter tickets at Kedarnath and pony / horse cost for trekking yamunotri for best comfort. 7. Hand picked hotels by our expert staff after hotel visit at all destinations personally as well as after guest feedback from previous tours for best experience. (Due to remote area and very less tourist traffic apart from season hotels are limited and facilities are hard to maintain in chardham compare to lower areas with full year tourist traffic.) 8. Chardham Temples (Gangotri Yamunotri, Kedarnath Badrinath) will be open from 26 April 2020 to 14 Nov 2020).

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, 10 Nights Accommodation on twin / double sharing., Private Transportation (Etios for 1-2 pax, Innova Crysta for 3-4 pax, Tempo Traveler for 5-9), VIP entrance tickets at Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath Temple., English / Hindi speaking professional guide through out the tour. , Special Aarti/Pooja arrangements at Har Ki Pauri and Triveni Ghat., Horse / Pony cost for Yamunotri Temple Trek, Helicopter ticket for Kedarnath visit. (80 kg per person. More than 80 will cost extra), All entrance fees in the tour. Mineral water 1 lts per person per day., All toll, parking, fuel, state tax and driver allowances for the car., Transfers and sightseeing as per plan for 11 days Ex Delhi (AC will not work in hill areas).

Exclusions: Lunch, Cable car cost anywhere, Any items of personal nature., Travel and Medical Insurance.

Reviewed By Mooki_14

Wonderful experience. Apar our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He constantly interacted with us and went the extra mile to make sure all our needs were taken care of.

9. Kedarkantha Trek

ISBT, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Travel Mafia
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Trekking is a great way to reduce the stress in your life, because of the release of endorphins, which are known to make us happy! Taking in the fresh air and nature around you while trekking is a great way to help improve your mental health, and it is believed to also improve memory and functionality of the brain.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Accommodation : 5 Days (Home stay @ Day 1&5 , Day 2,3,4 Night Camping), Meals for all Days (All Veg meals ), Trekking Permits , Forest Camping charges ( All the permissions are included ), Service of an expert Trek Leaders , Trekking Team ( Well qualified in mountaineering courses ), Trekking Equipment ( Gaiters , Micro spikes, trekking pole ) , Safety Equipment (First Aid , Medical Kit , Oxygen Cylinder etc. )

Exclusions: GST- 5% extra, Food at the time of traveling from Dehradun to Sankri or return to Dehradun , Backpack overloading charges : If you decide not to carry your own backpack ( 250 per bag per day ), Personal expenses of any kind , Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances, Anything apart from inclusion

Reviewed By Nomadic_531222

Kedarkantha trek was an amazing experience and TravelMafia made it even better. Keep up the good work guys. ????

10. Kedarkantha Trek

Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Go 360
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We are the pure team of adventure and we are always making fun during the trip and we are focusing on only satisfaction of Clients. we carry only professional guides so that is there would be any issues going on that can be solved easily

Inclusions: Accommodation will be on Triple/Quad basis on sharing basis, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, All Meals From 1st Day Dinner To Last Day Breakfast, Basic First Aid Medical kits, Oxygen Cylinder and Oxi meter, Surface Transfer from Dehradun - Sankari - Dehradun by Qualis/Sumo/Bolero/Max/Tempo Traveller

Exclusions: Porter/Mule for carrying personal luggage, Unscheduled stay due to landslide, political issues or anything which is not in our hand., Anything not mentioned above

Reviewed By RushikPiapliya

The beautiful views this trek holds is really amazing. We just fall in love with the mountain and the peace it offers along with refreshing air and such a relaxing atmosphere.

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