To fulfill the hobby of traveling, it is necessary to have money in the pocket. This cannot be denied. Many times, the plan of traveling has to be cancelled only due to lack of money. However, there is no dearth of such places in India, where you can complete the trip in a very low budget. All you need is to do a little research about them. If you live in places like Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, then Uttarakhand and Himachal are two such places, which you can cover in a weekend, so today we are going to take you to one such place in Uttarakhand, which is not only beautiful but also in budget.
Barkot village of Uttarakhand
Barkot is a very beautiful place located near Yamunotri in Uttarakhand. You can reach this village by travelling some 50 km from Yamunotri. The lush green mountains, the river flowing through them, the blue sky above add to the beauty of this village. Barkot is especially famous for its natural beauty and wildlife. By coming here, you can also fulfill your hobbies like trekking, hiking and river rafting .
places to visit in Barkot
Monkey Tail Braid
Bandarpoonch Peak is a very popular destination for trekking. Dense forests and grasslands add to the thrill of trekking. Here you can also see many types of animals and plants.
Lakhamandal
Lakhamandal is a very famous temple. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple has a Shivalinga made of graphite. This temple is located at a distance of 25 km from Barkot. It is said that just by visiting here, any wish is fulfilled.
Hanuman Chatti
Hanuman Chatti is another famous temple and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. You can reach here by travelling 36 kms from Barkot. Hanuman Chatti is known for trekking between Yamunotri and Dodi Tal.
Best season to visit Barkot
April to June is considered the best time to visit Barkot. When the temperature here is such that you can enjoy roaming around comfortably.
How to reach Barkot?
By flight: The nearest airport to reach Barkot is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Barkot is located at a distance of about 150 kilometers from here. Barkot can be reached from the airport by bus or local transport.
By Train: The nearest railway stations to reach Barkot are Dehradun and Rishikesh Junction. You will get local trains for Barkot from the station.
By Bus: Barkot is well connected by road to all the major cities nearby.
