Harsil Valley : Seeking solitudes in Himalayas

Tripoto
25th Oct 2018

               Harsil Valley is a gem I discovered on my way to Gangotri. Solitude, peace, serenity, beauty, culture, hidden from the crowds, this place fulfils all my requirements. I was headed out to a trek to the infamous Kalindi Khal and had a few spare days before the trek. I had planned to acclimatise in Gangotri before I start for the trek. While I was driving from Uttarkashi, 30km before Gangotri, a couple of red-roofed buildings surrounded with deodar trees caught my eye. I took a U-turn, crossed a bridge on the Bhagirathi river to enter into this remote village.

How to reach Harsil Valley :

            The nearest airport is Dehradun and nearest railway station is Haridwar.Harsil Valley is around 250kms (7-8 hours) from airport/railway station, on the way to Gangotri.Gangotri is 30km further from Harsil.

Where to stay and eat in Harsil Valley:

    There are 9-10 budget to luxury guest houses and a few local dhabas serving North Indian and Garhwali food in Harsil Valley.

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Best time to visit Harsil Valley:
April-June and September-October

Breathing View of Harsil Valley

Photo of Harsil, Uttarakhand, India by Kalsariya Smit

Scenic View of Valley

Photo of Harsil, Uttarakhand, India by Kalsariya Smit

Garhwal Houses in Village,Harsil Valley

Photo of Harsil, Uttarakhand, India by Kalsariya Smit

Buddhist Temple,Hardik Valley

Photo of Harsil, Uttarakhand, India by Kalsariya Smit

Wilson House,Harsil Valley

Photo of Harsil, Uttarakhand, India by Kalsariya Smit

Tribe Area Of Village

Photo of Harsil, Uttarakhand, India by Kalsariya Smit

Beautiful View of Village

Photo of Harsil, Uttarakhand, India by Kalsariya Smit