Shilla village
About Shilla
Shilla is a village in Uttarkashi district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 2,045 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 77 km from Dehradun and 19 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Uttarkashi (19 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 Shilla
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (77 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (78 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Uttarkashi (19 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 77 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 Shilla
More villages in Uttarkashi district
Questions about Shilla
Where is Shilla village?
Shilla is in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, at 30.7712° N, 78.6325° E.
How far is Shilla from Dehradun?
About 77 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 Shilla?
Dehradun railway station, about 77 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (78 km).
What is the altitude of Shilla?
About 2,045 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Shilla?
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 Shilla?
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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.