Harsil

Harsil
village
Harsil is located in Uttarakhand
Harsil
Harsil
Location in Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates: 31°02′N 78°44′E / 31.033°N 78.733°E / 31.033; 78.733
Country India
StateUttarakhand
Elevation
2,745 m (9,006 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUK
Websiteuk.gov.in
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Harsil is a village, tourist hill station and army area located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, on the way to Gangotri, a Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarkashi district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Ganges below Gangotri, near Harshil

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Situated at an altitude of 9,005 ft (2,745 metres.) from sea level, Harsil lies 78 km. from Uttarkashi, and 30 km away from the Gangotri National Park which is spread across 1,553 square km. The hill station is well- known for its natural environment and apple production.[2]

  1. ^ Planet, Lonely. "Harsil- a mini Switzerland in Uttarakhand". Lonely Planet India. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Uttarakhand's 'Harshil Apple Festival' bears' fruit". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 July 2020.