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Harshil  (also known as  Mini Switzerland of India [ citation needed ] ) is a village in a valley situated in on the bank of  Bhagirathi River , at the confluence of the Jalandhari Gadh and the  Bhagirathi , at the foot of the mountain that lies at the head of the Baspa Valley ( Uttarakhand ). Harshil is connected to the Baspa valley by several passes including the  Lamkhaga Pass . Apart from Matri and Kailash mountains, on the right side there is the Shrikanth peak, behind which lies Kedarnath, and in the rear there is Banderpunch. The hamlet is known for its natural beauty and  apple  production. Harshil is on the route to Gangotri, a popular Hindu temple, and is well connected by road, with several camping facilities in the area. Harshil is 95 kilometres from the district headquarters,  Uttarkashi . Harshil lies on the old caravan trail between Tibet Autonomous Region and India, when trade and marriages flourished between the two areas. Harshi...

This incredible trek commences from Gangotri, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage destination and notable for being one of the Char Dham sites. The shrine, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, is located on the bank of the gurgling river Bhagirathi and is a major attraction. The divine journey turns bit adventurous as one continues to head towards Gaumukh at 3890 metres, the source of River Bhagirathi that joins the River Alaknanda at Devprayag. The trek from Gangotri to Gaumukh, which is approximately 19 kilometers trek, is one of the popular and spiritual treks in the Garhwal Himalayan region. The journey continues to follow the course of River Bhagirathi, cutting and running through the thick cedar and pine forest. Further, it embarks upon a beautiful alpine meadow that is dotted and patched with several wild and colourful orchids. The rewarding view of the Gangotri group of peaks and Jogin peak and stretch of Himalayan range that forms a silver cascade makes the entire strenuous trek a walk to par...