155 km from Rishikesh, this is one of the important pilgrimage destinations on the banks of river Bhagirathi. Situated at an altitude of 1150 m, it shelters various famous temples- Lord Vishwanath temple, Ekadash Rudra temple, Bhairav temple, Kuteti Devi temple and Gyaneshwar temple.
The Magh Mela from mid-February to mid-March draws pilgrims from across the country, bringing their local deity for a dip in the holy Bhagirathi. The Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi also organizes various mountaineering expeditions into the Himalayas.