What to do and see in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand: The Best Hiking & Camping Tours

February 23, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a town in Uttarakhand, India. It is the district headquarters of Uttarkashi district. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1158 m above sea level. Uttarkashi is generally known as a holy town close to Rishikesh. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand in India. Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams and temples and also to the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is situated on the Ganges, lies next to a hill named Varunavat, on confluence of two rivers Varuna and Asi, has a ghat called Manikarnika Ghat and has a temple dedicated to Shiva (Kashi Vishwanath Temple) in the center of the town.
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1. Nanda Devi Institute of Adventure Sports

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Nanda Devi Institute of Adventure Sports

Nanda Devi Institute of Adventure Sports and Outdoor Education (NDI) is certified by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) and also recognized by the Disaster Mitigation and Management Center of Uttarkhand Government. The institute offers courses in basic mountaineering, rock and rope craft, disaster response, mountain search & rescue and nature guiding including bird watching. NDI is based in Kuflon, Uttarkashi and also operates from its base at Devangan Lodge, at the gateway to Nanda Devi National Park in the border district of Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The main object of NDI is to design and conduct need based adventure and outdoor education programs. Apart from training in BMC, Nanda Devi Institute is actively involved in the promotion of nature based tourism in Uttarakhand. The major focus is in capacity building of the local youth in bird watching and promotion of birding destinations. NDI is also engaged in the development of interpretive trek to Nanda Devi National Park.

2. The Camp360

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The Camp360

Thecamp360 is one of the rare breeds of trekking organisers, that is completely owned, and operated by the aboriginals of mighty Garhwal, hence, trekking through the mountains is in our DNA. With us, you get to experience, and know the true essence of how it is like to “live” amidst the Himalayas, and not merely visit.

3. Himalayan Dreamtreks

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Himalayan Dreamtreks

We are trekking organization in north himalaya

4. The Alpine High

The Alpine High

We organize trekking tours in Uttarakhand, India. The treks range from easy-grade to moderate & difficult grades, suitable for all trekking enthusiasts - beginner or experienced. All the treks are lead by certified & experienced mountaineering guide following the highest safety standards. In addition to treks, we also arrange customized training programs on Rock craft & Snow/ Ice craft. Please visit our website or call us for further details.

5. TREKKING IN INDIA

TREKKING IN INDIA

Established in 2008, Trekking in India a unit of Bhagirathi Tour & Travel is regarded as one of the best and experienced trekking and walking tour Operator in India since 2008. We specialize in organizing tailor-made Himalayan trekking and walking holiday tours, cultural and Heritage tours, and Yoga meditation retreats for groups and Individual (FIT) visitors to India.

6. Summit Himalaya Trek & Tours

Summit Himalaya Trek & Tours

Welcomes. Summit himalaya a community of local tour operats which is runs trekking and tours in Uttarkjand and himachal Himalaya which is based in Uttarkashi and Gangotri. We operate all kinds of Adventure activities. Trekkings. Mountainering expeditions, river rafting, yoga tours, Chardham Yatra Spreatuals tours, birding watching etc. We run custmize and fixdiparture tours. We are very fied by Uttarkhand tourism dept, and certyfied by Nehru mountnearing Institute. We make comfortable and Memorable trips for our guest. We are 20 year experienced in Adventure field.

7. Tiranga Treks

Tiranga Treks

Tiranga Treks - our team is armed with heavy experience and knowledge of adventure, holds certs like Advance Mountaineering, Basic Mountaineering, Medical Expedition, Adventure Travel escort, and more, Tiranga Treks known for safety & life long experience of adventure.

8. HILLS 101

HILLS 101

We at " Hills101 ", organize your Travel and Adventure Tours which are on your wish list in different parts of Uttarakhand. Our support crew mainly includes natives or locals from individual regions in order to make our guests feel a local aura of the region, and have their best experience in real time.

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