Harsil
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Harsil

A high Garhwal valley of apple orchards, river sounds, wooden homes, and quiet Himalayan beauty near the Gangotri route.

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India
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LocationUttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude2,620 m
Place typeVillage
Best seasonApril to June and September to November are best. Winter is very cold. Monsoon needs caut…

About the place

The feeling of Harsil

Harsil is a beautiful Himalayan village in Uttarkashi district, set along the Bhagirathi valley on the Gangotri route. It is perfect for travellers who want mountain silence, apple orchards, river walks, photography, and a softer high-altitude experience.

How to reach

Your way to Harsil

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

Rishikesh to Harsil

By road
Distance
229 km
Drive time
7 h 35 min
Climb
+2,248 m
Directions in Maps ↗
  1. RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
  2. 60 km · 2 h · Hill road
  3. Chamba1,676 m · Tehri Garhwal
  4. 11 km · 25 min · Hill road
  5. New Tehri1,804 m · Tehri Garhwal
  6. 47 km · 1 h 35 min · Hill road
  7. Dharasu Bend
  8. 36 km · 1 h 5 min · Hill road
  9. Uttarkashi Town1,158 m · Uttarkashi
  10. 31 km · 1 h · Hill road
  11. Bhatwari
  12. 17 km · 35 min · Hill road
  13. Gangnani
  14. 27 km · 55 min · Hill road
  15. HarsilArrive · 2,620 m · Uttarkashi

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