Harsil: India's own Switzerland

If you are planning to holiday in the mountains, then we suggest choosing a place where the crowd is less, so that you can spend quality time, alone and with family. We are going to introduce you through this article from one such beautiful place, the name is Harsil.

Harsil, a village situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, is a sign of magnetic power. Once you reach there, it keeps pulling you towards it without any means but. By reaching Harsil, you are as if you have reached the dream world. This place is no less than a paradise for mountainous people. There is a different kind of attraction in the scenery there.

Where is Harsil?

Harshil is located in Uttarkashi district of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The distance of Gangotri from here is only 21 km, which is one of the main religious places of Hindus. The road to Gangotri is so charming in itself that it will not fill your mind from once.

History of Harsil

Harsil was discovered by Englishman Fredrik Wilson, who worked in the East India Company. He liked this place so much that he quit his job and started living in this place. Later he married a hill girl and became completely Harshil.

The first apple tree was planted in Harsil by Fredrick Wilson, and since then, apple cultivation and trade started there. A species of apple named Wilson is still very famous in Harsil. Wilson gave Harsil the title of Switzerland.

The shooting of the Bollywood super-dumper hit film Ram Teri Ganga Maili was also done here.

Harsil's specialty

Snowy mountains, uninterrupted waterfalls, dense forests of fir-cedar and poplar, an unceasing stream of bhagirathi flowing beneath it, and excellent roads with a snake-like structure, will take you to all the places of Harsil where you wish. "Harsil has been the most favorite stop of my journey so far, which has been absorbed in me like a drug, which I will never want to overcome." In Harsil, you will get to see that hue of natural colors, the colors of which man may have imagined. Will have only. The wide valleys there look like it is as if God has made a painting with his own hands and has filled all the colors in it, which cannot be captured in your eyes.

The apples here are also famous and if you go then definitely eat them. You will get a different taste. Keep it for the way too. Negotiate too. Small apples are also very tasty.

Where can I roam?

Harsil is a small place, but it is very big to visit. There are many such places here, which are religious, there are many such places, which can be visited only for a walk. Some of the main places here are as follows-

Gangotri National Park

It is in the upper basin area of ​​the river Bhagirathi, about thirty km from Harsil. This place is known for its alpine trees, narrow valleys and glaciers. The Gaumukh glacier also falls in this basin, which is the main center of Hindu faith. Fifteen species of animals and one hundred and fifty species of birds are found here.

Gangotri Dham

Gangotri Dham is one of the four dhams of Uttarakhand. It is about 21 kilometers from Harsil. There is a temple of Ganga ji here, in which his statue is kept.

Dharali Gangotri

It is believed that Bhagirath did penance at this place to bring Ganga ji to the earth. There is also an ancient temple of Shiva in Dharali Gangotri. Dharali i
s also famous for the tourist spot, apple orchards, and red beans. It is only 2 kilometers from Harsil.

Mukhwas Village

Mukhwas is considered to be the home of Ganga ji. It is a very beautiful village situated at a kilometer distance from Harsil. Two days after Deepawali, Ganga ji is seated in the temple here after Gangotri Dham is closed.

Sattal means the group of seven lakes

A short distance from Harsil is a place called Sattal, where there is a group of seven lakes.
People know these lakes as Panna, Naldamayanti Tal, Rama, Sita, Laxman, Bharat Sukkha Tal and Oaks. This place is at a distance of 3 kilometers from Harshil.

Ganganani

This place is considered to be the home of Ganga ji's grandmother and once a year, Ganga ji comes to her grandmother's house. Apart from this, there is a hot water tank here, where a place has been made for the bathing of women and men. You should visit this place while proceeding from Rishikesh. Harsil remains 26 km from there.

How and when to go Harsil?

From Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, and then from there can be increased towards Harsil and Gangotri. You can go there from April-June and from September to November. You can private taxi from your starting point, can also take your car. Local trains also go from Uttarkashi.

Places to stay

To stay, you can see the lodge and homestay in your budget in Harsil itself. If you cannot bear the cold, then it would be better to stay in the villages below.