Athal village
About Athal
Athal is a village in Uttarkashi 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 1,049 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 56 km from Dehradun and 8 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Uttarkashi (8 km).
About Uttarkashi district
Uttarkashi is Garhwal’s north-western district on the Bhagirathi and Yamuna rivers. It is home to Gangotri and Yamunotri, Harsil and the Dayara Bugyal meadows, and towns such as Uttarkashi, Barkot and Purola.
How to reach Athal
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (56 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (63 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Uttarkashi (8 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 56 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Uttarkashi; 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 Athal
More villages in Uttarkashi district
Questions about Athal
Where is Athal village?
Athal is in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, at 30.7355° N, 78.3542° E.
How far is Athal from Dehradun?
About 56 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 Athal?
Dehradun railway station, about 56 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (63 km).
What is the altitude of Athal?
About 1,049 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Athal?
October to April. Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
How can I add photos or stories about Athal?
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. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.