Located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Harsil is a village situated on the banks of Bhagirathi River on the way to Hindu pilgrimage, Gangotari. It is perched at a height of 7,860 ft (2,620 metres.) from sea level and is 73 kms away from Uttarkashi.
The uniqueness of Harsil is more admirable because of its unpolluted beauty, panoramic excursions and offers tranquility and exquisiteness.
Harsil is a picturesque hamlet situated in the laps of Himalayas and is successfully tempting tourists from a long time with its celestial and unrivaled beauteousness. It provides invigorating views of the Himalayas. It is mainly known for scenic landscapes and apples.
Chirping of birds, aroma of fresh air, red beautiful and magnificient rays of the sun takes your soul more close to the calmness of nature that Harsil have evolved inside it. Gushing sound of river makes your trip a rejuvenating experience where you can do meditation and yoga.
Harsil is a small cantonment area, mainly inhabited by a small number of Jadhs, an ethinic group of the Bhotiyas with their language resembling Tibetan.
Major attractions:
The sleepy valley of Harsil is still an unexplored and less known destination.
Gangotri, Uttarkashi and Maneri. For trekking Harsil can be the base camp for different trekking excursions.
Popular trekking destinations: Dayara Bugyal, Kedartal, Dodi tal, Gaumukh Glacier, Sattal.
