UTTARKASHI
Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a town in Uttarakhand, India. It is the district headquarters of Uttarkashi district. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1352 m above sea level.Uttarkashi district was created on February 24, 1960. An ancient place with rich cultural heritage and as the name suggests is the Kashi of north (Uttara) held almost as high a veneration as Kashi of the plain (Varanasi). Both the Kashi of the plain (Varanasi) as well as the Kashi of north are situated on the banks of the river Ganga (Bhagirathi). Following are some grate facts about this place...... 1. Amazing Varunavat Parvat: This mountain is said to be relate to the Mahabharata. This mountain is very weak and the slope treatment has been done to prevent the landslides. However in every monsoon landslide take place in varunavat paravat region. 2. Vishwanaath temple: Shri kashi vishwanath is one of the oldest temple. Situated on the bank ...