Bhaironghati village
About Bhaironghati
Bhaironghati 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 2,797 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 112 km from Dehradun and 53 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Uttarkashi (53 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 Bhaironghati
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (112 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (114 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Uttarkashi (53 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 112 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: 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 Bhaironghati
More villages in Uttarkashi district
Questions about Bhaironghati
Where is Bhaironghati village?
Bhaironghati is in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, at 31.0267° N, 78.8679° E.
How far is Bhaironghati from Dehradun?
About 112 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 Bhaironghati?
Dehradun railway station, about 112 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (114 km).
What is the altitude of Bhaironghati?
About 2,797 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Bhaironghati?
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 Bhaironghati?
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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.