Gangotri temple is dedicated to Maa Ganga ji, It is just 28 km far from Harsil cottages. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi – the origin of the river Ganges. The town is located on the Greater Himalayan Range, at a height of 3,100 metres. According to a popular Hindu mythology, the goddess Ganga descended here when lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair. The river Ganga originating from Gangorti glacier.
Mukba village is a small village in Hasil valley, it is a winter seat of maa Ganga, during winter the idol of the goddess is kept at here. Mukhba village is just 12 km from Harsil cottages.
Harsil valley is well known for its adventure’s beauty, lama top is a best place for those who want short trekking on high altitude mountains. Lama Top is a short trek of 2.5-3km in Harsil valley. The hike gives a rare blend of Great Himalayan Views, Riverside Landscapes and beautiful forest trails and, the full hike to the top is filled with amazing views. Trekking point of Lama top is just 8 km from Harsil cottages.
Gartang Gali is one of most thrilling & Exciting trek of Uttarakhand. it is now opened after 59 years in 2021 for common people. Gartang gali is Located in the scenic Nelong Valley near the India-China border. This route was traditionally used by merchants conducting trade between India and Tibet. It had broken in the years after it was rendered unusable after the Indo-China war in 1962. The 1.8-metre-wide bridge, which stands at about 3,352 meters., with great effort rebuilt, challenges even the most passionate adventure-seeker. Hanging from a rocky ledge, it overlooks the picturesque Nelong Valley, and the flora and fauna.
Gartang Gali trekking point is just 14km from Hasil cottages.
The Nelong Valley is a rocky desert in the Gangotri National Park at an altitude of 11,400 ft. The Nelong valley can be truly said the Ladakh of Uttarakhand, this region is opened for domestic tourist in 2015 after 1962 (indo-china war). From few year Nelong become one of the attractive place for adventure lovers. It is a picturise place where several species of wildlife appears like himalayan blue sheep, snow leopard, musk deer. Nelong valley is just 45km far from Harsil cottages.
Kalp Kedar temple is a small and obscure but a very important and ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva situated at Dharali, a small village about 6 km from Harshil and 20 km from Gangotri in the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is associated with the Pandavas of the Mahabharata fame and said to be constructed originally by them. Legends go that the famous temple of Lord Kedarnath in the high Himalayas was constructed, also by the Pandavas, following the pattern of this temple.
Kalp kedar temple is just 7 km from harsil cottages.
The waterfall is located in the Harsil valley, Uttarakhand. it is just 9 km from Harsil cottages. After the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili became a blockbuster, the waterfall’s named mandakini fall in the name of the lead actress of the movie — previously known as Harsil Fall— was changed. It is among the top tourist spots in the valley.
The Harsil- Bagori valley is now famous for its apple orchards and rajma plantation. bagori village known for its beauty and cultural richness, anyone can explore the unique combination of hindu and buddhis temples. Bagori village is a pleasant village that boasts approx. 15 wooden heritage houses. it is just 9 km far from Harsil cottages.