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The
Bhagirathi Valley is most enchanting and preserves many colourful
spots in its lap. The town of Harsil situated at a distance of 73
kms from Uttarkashi on way to Gangotri, at an elevation of 2620 mts,
is famous for its natural beauty and delicious apples.
Hotel Spring Dales is situated in between Harsil and Dharali towns
on the Highway to Gangotri. The hotel is at one of the most
beautiful place in the Ganges Valleys.
Both of these towns
are known for their beautiful views of snow clad mountain peaks all
around and streams ever 200 meters. The entire valley is full of
apple orchards, which are highly in demand and are exported too. All
the rooms of the hotel have the river Ganges view, which flows on
the other side of the highway. Journey to Gangotri from Haridwar or
Dehradun is very beautiful and full of scenic landscapes, mountains
slopes, deep valleys and gorges.
Spring Dales Hotel is
the newly built and the largest hotel in the area. It has spacious
rooms and large and clean bathrooms. Each room has a small balcony
to sit out and enjoy the beauty of mountain, river, waterfalls and
forests. Soft soothing music in the evening relaxes the tourists.
The Hotel has arrangement for all type of food and specializes in
North Indian food. A perfect homely atmosphere is provided at Spring
Dales away form home and that too at very affordable rates. There
are double occupancy and triple occupancy rooms. A dormitory with 5
beds is also available for a bigger group or family. The hotel,
specially takes care that clean and warm blankets are provided to
the customers. The hotel has ample parking space.
Spring Dales is
committed to provide total comfort and the best of services for a
memorable and an enjoyable stay at the Hotel, which itself is in a
divine place on earth.
The best season to
visit Gangotri is from April to June and also August to October.
Location :
Route to
Gangotri
Haridwar --- Rishikesh
--- Narendranagar --- Chamba
--- Dobata Bye Pass --- Dharasu
Bend
Nakuri --- Uttarkashi --- Gangori
--- Maneri --- Bhatwari
--- Gangnani --- Sukhi Top ---
Harsil
Lanka --- Bhaironghati --- Gangotri
Air :
Nearest airport Jollygrant, 162 km.
Rail :
Nearest railway station is Rishikesh, 145 km.
Road :
Uttarkashi is well connected by motorable road to Dehradun,
Rishikesh, Haridwar and other major towns of the state and region.
Places to Visit :
Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi is among the most beautiful of the Garhwal
districts with a snowline that endures round the year and below a
carpet of forests, superb Himalayan views and all the joys of
trekking through God’s country. This is a district headquarters town
Trekkers can stay in a tourist bungalow.
Maneri
On the way to Gangotri, at a distance of about 13 km from Uttarkashi,
Maneri has lately emerged as a place of tourist interest as a result
of the construction of a dam across the Bhagirathi river, from where
the water is fed to the turbines through an 8-km-long tunnel at
Tiloth in Uttarkashi. The resultant lake at Maneri has added to the
charm of the place.
Gangnani
Further up on way to Gangotri about 26 km from Maneri, is
the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath
in the kund, Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to
the sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas.
Dayara Bugyal
Bugyal in the local language means, “high altitute meadow”.
The road to Dayara Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari, a place on
Uttarkashi-Gangotri Road about 28 km from Uttarkashi. Situated at an
elevation of about 3048 mts., this vast meadow is second to none in
natural beauty. During winter, it provides excellent ski slopes over
an area of 28 sq. kms. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from here
is breathtaking.
Chamba
Situated at an elevation of 1,524 mt, it is a picturesque
place commanding a panoramic view of the Himalayas. Road from here
bifurcates for Mussoorie, New Tehri and Rishikesh.
Goddess Yamuna
The temple was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the
19th century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and
rebuilt again. The temple remains closed from November to April/
May.
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