Bailuri village
About Bailuri
Bailuri 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 2,023 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 65 km from Dehradun and 22 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Barkot (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 Bailuri
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (65 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (75 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Barkot (8 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 65 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Barkot; 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: 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 Bailuri
More villages in Uttarkashi district
Questions about Bailuri
Where is Bailuri village?
Bailuri is in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, at 30.8642° N, 78.2651° E.
How far is Bailuri from Dehradun?
About 65 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 Bailuri?
Dehradun railway station, about 65 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (75 km).
What is the altitude of Bailuri?
About 2,023 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Bailuri?
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 Bailuri?
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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.