Uttarkashi Distance Chart 2026

About Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi is a sacred town located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 3,822 feet(1,165 meters) above sea level, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and dense forest.  It is also often called “Kashi of the North” and is famous for its spiritual significance, serving as a gateway to Yamunotri and Gangotri (Temples of Char Dham Yatra) and trekking sites like Dodi tal, Gangotri Gaumukh Tapovan trek and Dayara Bugyal Trek, and also a home of many ancient temples, such as the Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi, Kuteti Devi, etc. 

So whether you are a pilgrim towards the Gangotri or Yamunotri temple or a trekker towards trails like Kedarkantha or Har ki Dun Valley, Uttarkashi serves as a perfect base. 

Here we provide a complete, well-structured Uttarkashi Distance Chart, covering distances from major cities, towns and popular tourist places, which helps you to plan your journey wisely and smoothly. 

Comprehensive Distance Chart Of Uttarkashi From/To Major Places Of Uttarakhand

Below is a table of the Uttarkashi distance chart covering distances of many pilgrimage circuits, including Panch Prayag, Panch Kedar, Pach Badri and trekking sites, like Dodi Tal, Chopta-Tungnath trek from Uttarkashi. 

Uttarkashi Distance from Delhi, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar and Rishikesh. 

Delhi, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Rishikesh are major cities where pilgrims and trekkers start their journey to spiritual and scenic sites in Uttarakhand. 

Delhi To Uttarkashi Distance

Delhi, connected to all the major cities of India, is the most common starting point of a journey to Uttarakhand. The distance from Delhi to Uttarkashi is approximately 431 km by road, taking almost 9-11 hours to cover.

Best Route: The Journey from Delhi to Uttarkashi follows the NH-34 route passing via Meerut, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Narendranagar, Chamba, New Tehri,  Dharasu, and then Uttarkashi.

Travel Tip: Start your trip early from Delhi to avoid traffic, and plan your trip with an overnight stay in Haridwar or Rishikesh. 

Dehradun to Uttarkashi Distance

Dehradun is one of the major transport hubs of Uttarakhand, chosen by many travellers. The distance from Dheradun to Uttarkashi is approximately 144 km, and it will take around 5-7 hours, depending on vehicle type and road conditions.

Recommended route: The route from Dehradun to Uttarkashi is very scenic and passes via Dehradun, Mussorie, Suwakholi, and Chinyalisaur, and then joins the NH-34 route for Uttarkashi. 

Travel Tip: Be prepared for any change in weather, as the weather in the mountain areas changes quickly. 

Haridwar To Uttarkashi Distance

Haridwar, a sacred town nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, serves as a gateway to many pilgrimage and scenic sites. 

Distance: Approx. 190 km by road

Travel Time: 5-6 hours

Primary route:  follows the NH-34 route, passing via Haridwar, Dehradun, Vikasnagar,  Barkot, and Uttarkashi. 

Travel Tip: Hire a driver who has driving experience in the mountain area, as the route from Haridwar to Uttarkashi is very hilly with narrow and sharp turns. 

Rishikesh To Uttarkashi Distance

Rishikesh, well known as the "Yoga Capital of India", is the favourite starting point for most of the devotees. As it offers a 360-degree scope of pilgrimage, adventure, clubbing and many more. Out of all these, Rishikesh river rafting is the most loved. 

The total road distance from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi is 162 kms and can be covered in a duration of 5 to 6 hours comfortably.

Distance: Approx. 162 km by road

Travel Time: 5-6 hours

Primary route:  Rishikesh to Narendra Nagar to Fakot by Rishikesh Chamba Tehri Road to Bhatu, then taking Chamba tunnel road and then via Massorie road passing through Srikot, Sunar Gaon, Indar, Uppu Malla, Syansu, Khand Birkot and passing through Tehri dam, you will reach Uttarkashi.

Travel Tip: The Route from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi is hilly with lots of curly bends. Prefer to hire a local driver with you having good experience of driving in the mountain region. 

Uttarkashi To Gangotri Distance

The Distance from Uttarkashi to Gangotri is approximately 100 km. The journey follows the NH-34 route and takes almost 3-4 hours to complete. 

Recommended Route: NH-34, passing via Bhatwari, Dharasu, Maneri and Gangnani.

Travel Tip: Drive safely in hilly areas or hire an expert driver. 

Distance Of Nearby Places From Uttarkashi