Gotu village
About Gotu
Gotu 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 3,302 metres above sea level, in the high Himalaya belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 75 km from Dehradun and 21 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Uttarkashi (21 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 Gotu
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (75 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (75 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Uttarkashi (21 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 75 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: Short, cool summers and long, harsh winters with heavy snow.
Best time to visit: May–June and September–October.
In several high valleys of Uttarakhand, families traditionally move down to lower villages for the winter.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Gotu
More villages in Uttarkashi district
Questions about Gotu
Where is Gotu village?
Gotu is in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, at 30.7217° N, 78.6583° E.
How far is Gotu from Dehradun?
About 75 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 Gotu?
Dehradun railway station, about 75 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (75 km).
What is the altitude of Gotu?
About 3,302 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Gotu?
May–June and September–October. Short, cool summers and long, harsh winters with heavy snow.
How can I add photos or stories about Gotu?
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.