About Ghuttu Tourism/know everything About Ghuttu tourism 2021/Devdhamyatra
Ghuttu is a scenic hamlet situated on the banks of the Bhilangana River at an altitude of 1,524 mts above sea level. It is situated 64kms the northern region of Tehri Garhwal. It is famous as base camp of famous treks to Panwalikantha, khatling Glacier, and Masar Tal. The lush green mountains of Ghuttu and the cascading sound of the Bhilangana River lures the Traveller’s heart to this place.
Main Highlights of Ghuttu:
- Longitude and latitude:57919,78.6807
- Weather: sunny, cloudy, windy and rainy.
- Sea level: 1,524 meters
- Main food: manduwa, jhangora, chainsa, phano
- Main fruits: kafal, malta,oranges,hisalu,kirmodi,peach(aadoo),guava,pears etc
- Near visited places: Tehri lake, Chamba, Gangotri, Yamunotri,harshil valley,
- Things to buy: sweets, traditional dresses, pahadi dishes
- How to reach: By bus and car
- Best time to visit: jan, feb, march,april,may,sep,oct,nov,dec
How to reach Ghuttu village Uttarakhand
By air:
Jolly grant airport is located in Dehradun district and the nearest airport to Ghuttu which is nearly 148 km by road.
By train:
Rishikesh railway station is the nearest railway station to ghuttu which is about 138 km by road.
By bus:
Government buses are available from respective stations to new Tehri like Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Narendra Nagar, etc. You can hire a private vehicle or public transportation is there.
By car:
One can travel by own car/motorcycle as roads are well connected to ghuttu. It will take 6 hrs from Rishikesh.
Famous places to visit in Ghuttu
Ghuttu is famous for trekking. Ghuttu is a popular destination for trekkers as a base camp. Following are some treks a trekker can go for.
Kaitlin shastra tal trek:
It is one of the least visited glaciers of Uttarakhand making it more laden. It falls in the Tehri district. It is sourrended by Jogin Group (6905 mts), Barte kauter(6579mts),Kirti stambh(6902), and meru. The trek is easily accessible by motor from Dehradun, Tehri, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh.
Panwali kantha:
It is one of the less frequented high-altitude meadows of Garhwal Himalayas. It offers a few of the most captivating views of Himalayan ranges. Beginners can opt for this trek as it is suitable. This trek can be accessed from Ghuttu, Sonprayag or triyugi Narayan . You can visit the triyug Narayan temple if you go from triyuginarayn. It has one of the great religious importances, as it is believed that Lord shiva and Parvati wedding ceremony was conducted here, in the presence of Lord Vishnu.
Masar tal:
Masar tal trek ensues the route kush Kalyani via sillachhan. This trek gives you a breathtaking horizon view of the snow-capped peaks of jogin group at 6,466 mts, barte kauter at 6,579 mts, sphetic pristwar at 6,905 mts, Kirti stambh at 6902 mts, and Meru at 6,660 mts and whispering forests, gentle meadows, several streams, and waterfalls.
Mayali pass trek:
Mayali pass trek is loved by many trekkers you can enjoy here Himalayan life in Gangi and Reeh, dense Himalayan forest, beautiful Himalayan meadows, Himalayan peaks like jogin group, kirti stambh, meru, a high altitude pass(mayali 5000mts.) three high altitude lakes masar tal, painya tal and Vasuki tal and a famous lord shiva temple Kedarnath.
List of top hotels in Ghuttu
- Kedar river retreat
- Manjari resorts
- Shivalik valley resorts
- Mandakini resorts
- Hotel jpg palace
Things to do in Ghuttu
Trekking:
Ghuttu is a base camp for famous treks like panwali kantha,kaitiling glacier and masar tal wich take one to the scenic landscapes of the beautiful region of Garhwal.
Natures walk:
It is one of the beautiful activities to explore the lush green surroundings of Ghuttu. one can hike the nearby villages to enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan view.
Sightseeing:
The mesmerizing view of the Bhilangana River is worth seeing. One can explore the village to get to know about the culture, tradition and the way of living.
What is Ghuttu is famous for?
Ghuttu is famous for base camp to several treks like panwali kantha, kaitling glacier, and masar tal.
