The Kashi Vishwanath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is said to have initially been built by Sage Parshuram and which was later renovated by Maharani Khaneti, wife of Sudarshan Shah in 1857. The present temple was built over the pre-existing ancient altar, in the year 1857 A.D. by the queen of Tehri Smt. Khaneti Devi, w/o king Shri Sudershan Shah with traditional Himalayan temple architecture.
Legend is Lord Shiva considers this as his aboard from the second part of the Kaliyuga. Belief is that when Kashi or Varanasi will be submerged under water and Lord Kashi Vishwanath will be shifted to this temple in Uttarkashi.
Nachiketa Tal is a beautiful lake, located at a distance of 32 km from Uttarkashi. The lake is surrounded by oak, pine and rhododendron, which further enhance the beauty of the place. It is believed that the lake was created by Nachiketa, son of sage Uddalak.
Tourists can reach the Nachiketa Tal from Chaurangi Khal, which is located 29 km away from Uttarkashi. Tourists have to trek 3 km distance from Chaurangi Khal to reach Nachiketa Tal. Travellers must note that there is no accommodation facility in Nachiketa Tal and thus they have to stay either at Chaurangi Khal or Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi is blessed with many religious places and so it is visited by many pilgrims. Kandar Devta Mandir is a prominent temple in Uttarkashi that has an interesting story behind its popularity.
The locals believe that by visiting this temple and seeking the blessing of Lord Kandar, all your wishes can be fulfilled. The main deity in the Kandar Devta Mandir is Lord Kandar and to know the mystical story of this temple, you must visit this temple on your vacation.
Dedicated to Goddess Kuteti Devi- a form of Goddess Durga, this is a Hindu temple, located on Hari Parvat hilltop, on the bank of Bhagirathi. It is believed that the temple was built by son-in-law and daughter of Maharaja Kota, after being blessed by the Goddess herself.
The natives from the adjacent villages worship Kuteti Devi- as their main guardian deity, however, this temple is visited by both tourists and locals alike. Not only for spiritual desire, people also visit this temple to admire and get rejuvenated with the panoramic views of the surrounding. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most sought-after places to see in Uttarkashi.
One of the best mountaineering institutes of India and a very prestigious one in Asia, Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering was established in Uttarkashi on 14th Nov 1965. NIM conducts various mountains and adventure programs for people.
The institute was set up in honor of India's first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, who was a passionate mountain lover. The institute is set amidst the mountains and features lush green lawn.
Shakti Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati, is situared just opposite to the Vishwanath temple. The main attraction here is a huge and heavy trishul (trident) - 6 meters in height and 90 cms at the bottom which was thrown at the devils by Goddess Durga.
Mother Shakti, is found represented here as a giant trishul or trident, which is estimated to be over 1500 years old and is regarded as one of the oldest relics of Uttarakhand. It has Tibetan inscriptions on it indicating extensive Indo-Tibetan culture exchanges during ancient times. The details of Naga Dynasty are found inscribed on the metal trident which is over 26 feet high, kept in front of the main Shiva temple.
Dayara Bugyal is a tranquil and absolutely charming place, ideal for trekking and camping. Located up the hill, at 3048 m, this beautiful alpine meadow offers the amazing and jaw-dropping beauty of the surrounding. People trek approximately 9 km from Barsu Village to reach this Dayara Bugyal and relax and rejuvenate amid nature.
During winter, the place receives heavy snowfall and the slopes of Dayara Bugyal turns out to be one of the most popular skiing destinations in Uttarakhand. If you are planning your holiday here, certainly keep Dayara Bugyal in the itinerary of Uttarkashi sightseeing.
Joshiyara is one of the best places to go in Uttarkashi for a tranquil outing. Joshiyara is a serene village that is mostly famous for the Kaleshwar Temple. Lord Shiva is the deity of this temple and this temple attracts a lot of tourists on the prime festivals like Maha Shivratri.
If you are planning for a relaxing outing then you stop by this village and visit the temple. Kaleshwar Temple is surrounded by beauty and peace and will make for a great spot for meditation.
