Narkota village
About Narkota
Narkota is a village in Rudraprayag district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It is mapped as a hamlet (tok), a small settlement that may belong to a larger revenue village. It lies at roughly 756 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 87 km from Dehradun and 5 km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Rudraprayag (5 km). Narkota has its own post office, Narkota BO (PIN 246171).
About Rudraprayag district
Rudraprayag district is named after the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini. It is the gateway to Kedarnath, with Guptkashi, Sonprayag and Ukhimath along the route, and to Tungnath, Chopta and Deoria Tal.
How to reach Narkota
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (65 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (73 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Rudraprayag (5 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 87 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Rudraprayag; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
Best time to visit: October to April.
Valley villages usually farm terraced fields of paddy, wheat and seasonal vegetables close to the river.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Narkota
More villages in Rudraprayag district
Questions about Narkota
Where is Narkota village?
Narkota is in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, at 30.2587° N, 78.9363° E.
How far is Narkota from Dehradun?
About 87 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Narkota?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 65 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (73 km).
What is the altitude of Narkota?
About 756 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Narkota?
October to April. Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
What is the PIN code of Narkota?
Narkota has its own post office, Narkota BO, with PIN code 246171 (India Post directory).
How can I add photos or stories about Narkota?
Use the “Share your village” form on the Garhwal Villages page. After review, your photos and memories appear on this page with your name.
Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data; PIN code from India Post (data.gov.in, GODL-India). Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.