Uttarkashi used to be connected to trading. It is claimed that it served as the main commerce hub for goods between Tibet and India. According to researchers, Barah Pujaratan Trisul was the source of the earlier name for Uttarkashi. Himachal Pradesh and the Tibetan area are to its north, and Chamoli district is to its east.
How To Reach
UTTARKASHI CITY
Uttarkashi means Kashi of the North, is a town located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Uttarkashi city is also known as Shivnagri. Uttarkashi is well connected with motorable roads to major destinations of Uttarakhand.
To reach Uttarkashi City from Delhi, you can take buses or taxis from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh. From Rishikesh, hire a taxi, share a cab, or use local buses to reach Uttarkashi City. The total distance from Delhi to Vishwanath Temple is approximately 410 km.
If you are traveling by air, the nearest airport to Uttarkashi City is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is located approximately 160 km away. From the airport, you can hire a direct taxi to Uttarkashi City.
If you are traveling by train, the nearest railway station to Uttarkashi City is Rishikesh Station, situated approximately 143 km away. From the station, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Uttarkashi City.