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Uttarkashi in June
Uttarakhand, India
June is peak season — pilgrims, trekkers, and mountaineers converge. The road to Gangotri is busy. NIM expeditions launch. Pre-monsoon heat (20-32°C) with building humidity. The Bhagirathi is at high snowmelt volume. The 2013 disaster memory lingers — the Uttarkashi-Gangotri road was severely affected. Monsoon approaches late June.
The June story
June peaks. The Char Dham traffic is at maximum. NIM expeditions are on the mountains. The Bhagirathi is at high volume from snowmelt. The pre-monsoon humidity builds. The town operates at full capacity — every hotel occupied, every jeep booked, every dhaba cooking non-stop. For the non-pilgrim visitor, June Uttarkashi is logistically challenging (book everything ahead) but culturally fascinating — watching the Char Dham machine operate is a lesson in India's devotional scale. The Gangotri day trip (100km, 4 hours, through spectacular gorge scenery) is the natural extension. Monsoon arrives late June — carry rain gear from mid-month.
Why June scores 4/5
Weather
Warm 16-28°C. Full trekking season. Dayara Bugyal, Dodital open. Char Dham pilgrims transit. Pre-monsoon building.
Roads & Access
self drive: Long mountain drive but road quality decent. road condition: NH108 mostly good but narrow mountain sections. Landslide-prone in monsoon. public transport: UPSRTC and private buses from Rishikesh and Dehradun. Shared taxis. from nearest city: Dehradun — 155km, 6hr. Rishikesh — 175km, 7hr. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Uttarakhand — Uttarkashi unit (active during Char Dham). helpline: 100 (police), 108 (ambulance), 1077 (UK disaster). ambulance: 108 ambulance available. police station: Uttarkashi Kotwali — town center. nearest hospital: District Hospital Uttarkashi — functional, basic surgeries. Dehradun for specialist care — 155km
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. 4G works in town. Drops beyond town towards Gangotri. BSNL most reliable on highway
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Riverside town with temple walks, Gateway to Gangotri — cultural experience, Nehru Mountaineering Institute is engaging, Apple orchards in season
Elevation
1,158m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Char Dham pilgrims at peak season
- ✓Gangotri day-trippers from Uttarkashi base
- ✓NIM expedition-news followers
- ✓Cultural observers watching India's devotional infrastructure at full capacity
Who should think twice
- ✗Crowd-averse visitors — peak traffic
- ✗Budget travellers — peak pricing
- ✗Those wanting calm temple experience — busy season
- ✗Monsoon-averse late-June visitors — rain starts
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 | Cold winter -2 to 8°C. Some snow on higher areas. Gangotri road closed. Nehru Mountaineering Institute active. Quiet town. |
| February | 1/5 | Peak winter cold -4 to 6°C. River Bhagirathi running low and clear. Mountaineering courses in session. Very few visitors. |
| March | 2/5 | Spring arriving 2-14°C. Snow melting. Gangotri road clearing. Vishwanath Temple pleasant. Pre-Char Dham preparations. |
| April | 3/5 | Spring 8-20°C. Char Dham transit season begins. Town buzzing as Gangotri gateway. Dayara Bugyal trek opening. |
| May | 5/5 | Best month 12-24°C. Perfect weather. Dayara Bugyal trek ideal. Dodital open. Char Dham pilgrims transit. All trails go. |
| Juneviewing | 4/5 | Warm 16-28°C. Full trekking season. Dayara Bugyal, Dodital open. Char Dham pilgrims transit. Pre-monsoon building. |
| July | 1/5 | Monsoon. Bhagirathi in dangerous flood. Roads to Gangotri landslide-prone. 2013 disaster zone. Extremely risky. Avoid. |
| August | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. Multiple road closures. River in spate. Treks suspended. Landslides strand travelers. Do not visit. |
| September | 3/5 | Post-monsoon recovery 12-22°C. Rivers settling. Trails drying. Char Dham season resumes briefly. Green valleys. |
| October | 4/5 | Autumn 8-18°C. Clear crisp days. Dayara Bugyal golden. Gangotri Temple closing ceremony. Best photography month. |
| November | 2/5 | Winter approaching 2-12°C. Gangotri road closing. Town quieting down. Snow on higher peaks. Season winding down. |
| December | 1/5 | Cold winter -2 to 8°C. Most treks closed. Gangotri road shut. Town in winter mode. Mountaineering institute runs courses. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Dehradun — 155km, 6hr. Rishikesh — 175km, 7hr. Roads: NH108 mostly good but narrow mountain sections. Landslide-prone in monsoon. Self-drive: Long mountain drive but road quality decent. Public transport: UPSRTC and private buses from Rishikesh and Dehradun. Shared taxis. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
1,158m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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