It's like 3 months when I started planning for a trip to Uttarkashi, as I searched about the place and also heard about it from some of my traveller friends. So Uttarkashi is basically a small but junction for some very famous places like Gngotri, Gomukh and Dayra Bugyal trek.
I planned a three-four days trip in between my Exams as now I was unable to resist myself to reach this place.
How to reach Uttarkashi:-
Uttarkashi is approx 148 km from Dehradun( Capital of Uttarakhand), so there are direct buses to Uttarkashi from Dehradun but these buses are from the Parade Ground in Dehradun as most of them is of private services.
There are hardly Bus from ISBT Dehradun, so it's better to reach Dehradun and take a bus from Parade Ground.
There is also Bus for Uttarkashi from Rishikesh and Haridwar. Some people found it more convenient from Rishikesh.
Timings of Buses for Uttarkashi :-
Mostly Buses are in the first half of the Day I.e till 1 pm as it will take atleast 5 hour to reach Uttarkashi. Last Bus for Uttarkashi is at 3 p.m. approx .
Same from the Uttarkashi, most the Buses are before 2pm. There is also Taxi from and for the Uttarkashi for all prominent places.
Places to visit in Uttarkashi :-
1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
2. Hanuman Temple
3. Manikarnika Ghat
4. Bhagirathi river side
5. Hiking to Varnavrat .
From Uttarkashi you can go to Gangotri, Gomukh, Harshil, Dayra Bugyal trek.
So basically I planned my trip for 3-4 days only, you can add places from the above mentioned places according to your trip planner and days for travel.
Now I'll tell you about the places I visit during my journey and also the Budget for everything in a very cheapest way i.e. stay, Bus-Taxi fare, food and local expenses.
So, I started from Delhi (Kashmiri Gate ISBT) to Dehradun which costs you 300 rs. per person in a roadways bus. In Dehradun you'll easily get sharing auto in just 10 rs for Parade Ground from where you'll bus for Uttarkashi. Normal stay in Uttarkashi is in between 550/- to 800/- per room but if you are good in exploring then also you can get a place to stay at rs 350/- to 400/- .
Next Morning I left for Gangotri Dham at 6 in the morning so that I can come back to uttarkashi on the same day. Uttarkashi to Gngotri bus fare is 140/- and Sharing Taxi is at 200 rs only.
Next day again early in the morning I took bus for Rishikesh at 6:30 am which cost me 240/- rs , reached Rishikesh at 2:00 pm and explored various places whole day like Ram Jhoola, Laxman Jhoola, River Rafting (350/- to 400/- per person approx), bank of Ganges river, German Cafe and evening Ganga Arti at 7:00 pm.
I took bus for ISBT Kashmiri Gate from Rishikesh Bus stop at 9:00 pm which is of 275/- per person.
Note:- You can get sharing auto towards bus stand just 500 meter away from Laxman Jhoola in 20/- per person. Otherwise they'll charge 200/- rs booking if you want to book the whole auto.
So in short my trip was like :-
Delhi - Dehradun - Uttarkashi - Gangotri Dham - Uttarkashi - Rishikesh - Delhi.
Total Estimated cost 3200/- only
