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Uttarkashiउत्तारकाशी
Spend 2 days for town sights, add 3‑4 days for a Dayara Bugyal trek; skip if only passing through.
Uttarkashi is a small Himalayan town in Uttarakhand, known for its temples, ghats and as a gateway to treks like Dayara Bugyal and Dodital. A short stay covers the religious sites; longer stays are needed for trekking.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Feb–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- DED
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Uttarkashi100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Uttarkashi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyUttarkashi is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on altitude effects, road closures in monsoon, and secure belongings in crowded spots.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (Taxi or bus ~5 h to Uttarkashi).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; hire a taxi or scooter for nearby sites.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi per km₹15–₹20 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to local templesFree or small donation
- Budget bedGuesthouse/hostel bed, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedSmall hotel double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedSmall hotel double room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (Taxi or bus ~5 h to Uttarkashi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Feb–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uttarkashi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
15 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
18 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
17 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; hire a taxi or scooter for nearby sites. Public buses connect to trekking trailheads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dayara Bugyal
goDoor to door: 3–4 days trek, start from Uttarkashi
Bus to Raithal basecamp (≈11 km (6.8 mi)), then trek 22 km (14 mi) round‑tripBus to Raithal basecamp (≈6.8 mi (11 km)), then trek 14 mi (22 km) round‑trip
Beginner‑friendly, best in winter and early spring
Dodital (Dodi Tal) lake
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi or bus 11 km (6.8 mi) from town to Agoda Village, then short hikeTaxi or bus 6.8 mi (11 km) from town to Agoda Village, then short hike
Scenic lake with trout, pilgrimage value
Gaumukh (Gangotri Glacier snout)
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h round trip
Taxi to Gangotri (≈18 km (11 mi)), then trekTaxi to Gangotri (≈11 mi (18 km)), then trek
High altitude, requires fitness
Sattal (Sat Tal) lakes
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi) north of townTaxi 3.1 mi (5 km) north of town
Freshwater lakes, birdwatching
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Uttarkashi Bus Station
Most guesthouses within 5 min walk of town centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse/hostel bed1 × 2 nights × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Dehradun → Uttarkashi bus (one‑way)1 × ₹850 · check | ₹850 |
| Taxi from bus station to town centre1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹505 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,778 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,555≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) at a café | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (vegetarian thali) | ₹150–₹300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi per km | ₹15–₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket Dehradun → Uttarkashicheck | ₹800–₹900 (≈ US$10–11) |
| Entry to local temples | Free or small donation |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited night transport; plan return before dark
- Altitude can cause shortness of breath; acclimatise
- Roads may be closed in heavy rain (monsoon)
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All services
- 112
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Emergency
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Embassy
US consulate in Delhi; Indian passport holders need visa – see /india/visa-requirements
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dehradun → Uttarkashi bus: about ₹850 (≈ US$10) one‑way (check)
- Taxi town centre → bus station: ≈ ₹200 (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the bathroom? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Uttarkashi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–May · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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