Kimkhet village
About Kimkhet
Kimkhet 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 2,186 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 47 km from Dehradun and 20 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Chinyalisaur (12 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 Kimkhet
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (47 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (47 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Chinyalisaur (12 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 47 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Chinyalisaur; 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 Kimkhet
More villages in Uttarkashi district
Questions about Kimkhet
Where is Kimkhet village?
Kimkhet is in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, at 30.5463° N, 78.4415° E.
How far is Kimkhet from Dehradun?
About 47 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 Kimkhet?
Dehradun railway station, about 47 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (47 km).
What is the altitude of Kimkhet?
About 2,186 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Kimkhet?
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 Kimkhet?
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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.