Harsil
in Uttarkāshi of State of Uttarakhand, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.033 and 78.733 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 1' 59" and E 78° 43' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:15 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:27 am and 6:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Harsil

Harsil in Uttarkāshi (State of Uttarakhand) is a city located in India about 189 mi (or 304 km) north-east of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Harsil is now 09:15 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Harsil, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in India is Dehradun Airport in a distance of 67 mi (or 108 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in India is Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks in a distance of 60 mi (or 96 km), East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Diyag, Dehra Dun, Toding, Qumudi and Shimla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 16%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 37% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

29°C (84 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Char dham yatra (India) risky road driving

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 55:21 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: mahesh6452

See this video and feel how risky the driving in mountain during char dham yatra in India. There is no side guard on road. Valley at some place deep 2 to 3 km. This video is of Harshil to Gangotri...


Himalayan trip

Published: June 27, 2018
Length: 21:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dipen Rana

Gangotri.


Gangotri (Harsil) trip

Published: January 31, 2018
Length: 20:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nandu nautiyal

Gangotri (Harsil) trip.


A Short Trip To Hαrsil Vαlley (Uttarkashi)

Published: August 12, 2018
Length: 49:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Devbhoomi Traveler's


Harshil Winter Ride Part 3

Published: January 18, 2019
Length: 35:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Travel with Neeraj

On January 14 n 15. Harshil is one of the hidden gem and most sacred valley of uttarakhand situated in Uttarakashi district en Route Gangotri Dham. A greenish ...


Harshil Winter Ride part 2

Published: January 18, 2019
Length: 35:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Travel with Neeraj

On January 14 n 15. Harshil is one of the hidden gem and most sacred valley of uttarakhand situated in Uttarakashi district en Route Gangotri Dham. A greenish ...


BAGORI village of people displaced from Nelong Valley

Published: July 05, 2018
Length: 35:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Uttarakhand - Amazing & Awesome

उत्तराखंड के स्वर्ग 'हरसिल' में 1962 के भारत - चीन युद्ध में खूबसूरत 'नेलांग...


Harsil - Kyarkoti - Jalandhari Gaad valley, upper Taknaur range

Published: January 02, 2019
Length: 47:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: anirban banerjee

Harsil to upper Kyarkoti meadow trek in October 2018 with Srimati and Tista Banerjee.


Nelong valley road trip

Published: February 12, 2018
Length: 24:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gaurav Vashishtha

Nelong valley road trip Harsil Valley Gangotri.


Harshil, uttarakhand

Published: November 14, 2018
Length: 57:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rakesh Rawat

"Harshil" A paradise village, Located in under the snow clad valleys of Uttarakhand, India. Harsil is a beautiful little village which is about 80 kms from Uttarkashi.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Harsil

Harsil is a village and a cantonment area, on the banks of Bhagirathi River, on the way to Hindu pilgrimage, Gangotri, in Uttarkashi district of Indian state of Uttarakhand. Situated at a height of 7,860 ft (2,620 metres. ) from sea level, Harsil lies 73 km. from Uttarkashi, and 30 km away from Harsil, lies the Gangotri National Park, spread over 1,553 square km.

Located at 31.0333, 78.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tourism in Uttarakhand, Uttarkashi, Cantonments of India, Villages in Uttarkashi district


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Harsil