Syansu village
About Syansu
Syansu is a village in Rudraprayag district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 2,145 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 113 km from Dehradun and 37 km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Ukhimath (10 km).
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 Syansu
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (101 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (104 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Ukhimath (10 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 113 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Ukhimath; 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.
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Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
Best time to visit: April to June and late September to October.
Oak, buransh (rhododendron) and deodar forests surround villages at this height, and roads can close after heavy snow.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Syansu
More villages in Rudraprayag district
Questions about Syansu
Where is Syansu village?
Syansu is in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, at 30.5803° N, 79.1663° E.
How far is Syansu from Dehradun?
About 113 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 Syansu?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 101 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (104 km).
What is the altitude of Syansu?
About 2,145 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Syansu?
April to June and late September to October. Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
How can I add photos or stories about Syansu?
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Sources: village name from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0); location from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.