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INFORMATION ABOUT UTTAR PRADESH
agora agra aligarh allahabad
ayodhya barsana baldeo barua sagar
bateshwar chila chitrakoot deogarh
gangotri gaumukh gaurikund ghaziabad
gokul govardhan harsil jaunpur
kalinjar kalpi kankhal kanpur
kushinagar lucknow mahavan mahoba
meerut mathura nandgaon noida
piprahwa sarnath sravasti varanasi
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HARSIL

Location: Uttar Pradesh
Main Sight Seeing: Wilson Cottage
Excursion: Sat-Tal, Gangotri
Languages / Dialect: Hindi, English, and Garhwali
A TRIBUTE TO NATURE: Situated amidst the incredible beauty of mountain peaks, 5,000 m high is the quiet resort of Harsil. Where flowers bloom as an expression of joy. Where walks, picnics and treks lead one to undiscovered stretches of green, grassy land serving as a perfect invitation to sit down, relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Sightseeing here includes the Wilson Cottage, built in 1864 and Sat Tal (seven lakes) or one has the choice to set off on various treks that introduces one to meadows, waterfalls and valleys.

EXCURSIONS

Sat-Tal: (2 kms.) Sat Tal, the seven lakes are situated just above Dharali, beyond Harsil. The 7- km trek is rewarding, as this group of lakes is situated amidst beautiful natural surroundings. It also provides a lovely camping site.

Gangotri: (24 kms.) The shrine of Gangotri situated at an elevation of 3200 metres above sea level amidst captivating surroundings is 100 kms. from Uttarkashi. The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General, Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century, is situated on the bank of Bhagirathi. A number of ashrams provide for accommodation facilities to the visitors.

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 244 kms.

Rail: Nearest railhead is Rishikesh, 224 kms.

Road: Well connected by a motorable road.

NEARBY CITIES

Gangotri:24-km
Rishikesh:224-km

GENERAL INFORMATION

Altitude:2623m above sea level.
 
INFORMATION ABOUT UTTAR PRADESH
agora agra aligarh allahabad
ayodhya barsana baldeo barua sagar
bateshwar chila chitrakoot deogarh
gangotri gaumukh gaurikund ghaziabad
gokul govardhan harsil jaunpur
kalinjar kalpi kankhal kanpur
kushinagar lucknow mahavan mahoba
meerut mathura nandgaon noida
piprahwa sarnath sravasti varanasi
OTHER DESTINATIONS

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