Quick Facts
- Elevation: 1,339 meters (4,390 feet) above sea level.
- Location: Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand.
- Nearby Landmarks: Dharasu Power Station, Bhagirathi River.
- Nearby Cities: Mussoorie, Tehri, Chamba, Dehradun, Uttarkashi.
Dharasu is a small hill town located at an elevation of 1,339 meters (4,390 feet) above sea level, in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The Dharasu Power Station, situated on the Bhagirathi River, is one of the key landmarks in the area. National Highway 94, which is part of the route to the Char Dham Yatra, passes through this town. Dharasu is an ideal stop if you’re traveling from Barkot to Uttarkashi, Gangotri, or Tehri during your Char Dham Yatra.
Nearby cities to Dharasu include Mussoorie, Tehri, Chamba, Dehradun, and Uttarkashi. While the town is relatively small, there are several good accommodation options in Dharasu and Chinyalisaur, including GMVN Tourist Bungalow, Ganga Darshan, Nav Ratna, Suman, Mehra Tourist Lodge, Shivraj, Adarsh, and Vishwanath, which offer a comfortable stay.
How to Reach Dharasu
The nearest airport to Dharasu is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, located approximately 44 kilometers away. Other nearby airports include Shimla (143 km), Muzaffarnagar (158 km), and Chandigarh (164 km). To reach Dharasu from these airports, you can hire a private taxi.
There is no railway station within 10 kilometers of Dharasu. However, the major railway station closest to Dharasu is Dehradun Railway Station, about 45 kilometers away. Other nearby railway stations include Harrawala (45 km), Doiwala (53 km), and Rishikesh (57 km). From these stations, you can hire private or shared taxis or jeeps to reach Dharasu.
If you prefer traveling by road, there are bus services available to Dharasu and Chinyalisaur from Gyansu, Uttarkashi, located about 20.4 kilometers away. Other nearby bus stops include Lambgaon (23.9 km), Barwal Gaon (25.3 km), Mandaar (33.8 km), Chamba Chauk Bus Stop (35.5 km), and Sondhar Lamridhar (46.1 km).
What to See in Dharasu
While in Dharasu, you can visit the beautiful Maneri Dam, built on the Bhagirathi River in the nearby Maneri village in Uttarkashi district. Another important site is the Dharasu Hydroelectric Power Station, located on the Bhagirathi River.
Nearby attractions include Raidul, a popular hill station in Pauri Garhwal district, and Uttarkashi, which is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. Uttarkashi is known for its numerous ashrams and temples, as well as the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.
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