Uttarkashi

About

The northernmost district of Garhwal, bordering Tibet and Himachal Pradesh. Source of both the Ganga (at Gaumukh, below Gangotri) and the Yamuna (Yamunotri).

Culture

Magh Mela at Uttarkashi; Rawain and Jaunpur traditions; worship of Someshwar and Kapil Muni; pastoral Jadh community of the Nelong valley.