Barkot Tourism

Barkot

Barkot is well situated at an elevation of 1,220mts above mean sea level. It is present in Uttarkashi district of the state of Uttarakhand. It is definitely a popular destination of northeast region of Uttarakhand and is situated at a distance of 49kms from the sacred place named as Yamunotri Dham. You can see several massive peaks from Barkot such as the magnificent Banderpoonch peak and the Himalayan range. Definitely this place is a perfect adventure and holidaying destination because of its great places for trekking excursions. You will fall in love with this place because of its ravishing landscapes, apple orchards and gushing water that flows through the sacred Yamuna River.

You can have great time at this tourist destination of Uttarakhand with your family and friends without any doubt. You just need to make good search of the best places to see in and around Barkot. This town is well placed and equipped with almost all the new and modern amenities. This way you have full enjoyment at comfort along with a healthy stay around. You need to know the fact that several devotees generally stay at this place while on their journey to the Yamunotri Dham which is an important pilgrim site for Hindus. 

When it comes to distance, Barkot is well located over 395 kms from Delhi that can easily be carried off in over 13 hours of time by road. By rail or airways, it will take less time for sure. This small hills station is really popular for trekking, as well as to take Himalayan views. All the adventurers must explore this station at least once. You can get several tour packages to this place and can book them online too. Take out time for this destination from your hectic life. 

Barkot is beautifully visited by the nature enthusiasts and the nature adventurers all through out the year. Millions of visitors came to this place during the time period from April to November. This is because the sacred Yamunotri Dham is situated in close proximity to this place. When the snowfall takes place in winters, this small hamlet becomes a heavenly paradise. You are advised to avoid monsoons because at this time this place encounters several cases of blockage of roads due to landslides. Keep this thing in mind while making your plan to visit this small town. It will help you a lot to make better decisions.