Tarakot village
About Tarakot
Tarakot 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 1,419 metres above sea level, in the middle hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 43 km from Dehradun and 19 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Chinyalisaur (10 km). Tarakot has its own post office, Tarakot BO (PIN 249152).
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 Tarakot
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (43 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (51 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Chinyalisaur (10 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 43 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: Pleasant summers (roughly 15–28°C), a wet monsoon, and cold winters with frost and occasional light snow at the higher end.
Best time to visit: March to June and September to November.
Terraced fields, pine and oak forests and stone houses with slate roofs are typical of this belt.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Tarakot
More villages in Uttarkashi district
Questions about Tarakot
Where is Tarakot village?
Tarakot is in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, at 30.6455° N, 78.263° E.
How far is Tarakot from Dehradun?
About 43 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 Tarakot?
Dehradun railway station, about 43 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (51 km).
What is the altitude of Tarakot?
About 1,419 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Tarakot?
March to June and September to November. Pleasant summers (roughly 15–28°C), a wet monsoon, and cold winters with frost and occasional light snow at the higher end.
What is the PIN code of Tarakot?
Tarakot has its own post office, Tarakot BO, with PIN code 249152 (India Post directory).
How can I add photos or stories about Tarakot?
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; PIN code from India Post (data.gov.in, GODL-India). Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.