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Harsil Tourism Guide


Harshil Tourism
Harsil is a well known village and a cantonment area located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an altitude of 7,860 ft. This village is known for apple and Deodar trees in abundance. This place is named Harshil after Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Vishnu has meditated here on a stone that is called as “shila” in Hindi. Harsil tourism will be fantastic for you. A Lakshmi-Narayan Temple is the major attraction and sacred place of this region. There are so many wonderful tourist spots in this village. Dharali is one of the chief attractions which is an exquisite hamlet. You can reach this place by a car.

Mukhwas Village must also be visited if you are on Harsil tourism adventure. You just need to drive 1 km to reach this place. It is best known for its Gangotri Temple. Take out time to explore the next enchanting tourists sport named as Seven Lake. It is a charming combination of several natural lakes. It has Indian name as Sat Tal . Another enchanting spot in Harsil is the Wilson Cottage that was built by the Englishman Wilson in the year 1864. He married a local Pahari girl named Gulabi. This cottage has an apple orchard. The walls of this cottage are made up of wooden logs and blocks of stone placed alternatively.

Harsil is well connected by road. There are so many camping facilities available in and around the village. You have to be very sure about the taxi or any other transportation that you book to reach this place. This tiny little village holds breathtaking and bewitching natural beauty. You will have a nice view of the surroundings from the height of 7,860 ft (2,620 mtrs.) from sea level. You can also explore the Gangotri National Park when you are on Harsil trip. This national park is located at a distance of 30 km from Harsil.

Harsil village is situated in the mountain district of Uttarkashi which is a wonderful sylvan hamlet. It is well known for scenic landscapes as well as delicious apples. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, sayings apart but you must explore this village at least once. This place will relax you in every possible way. You will be free from the city crowd and it will be only peace around you. Make your plan very efficiently and carefully.  

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