Sitapur is located just 7 kilometres from Gaurikund and 26 kms from Guptkashi on road towards Kedarnath. Sitapur can be a good place to halt during heavy seasons for Char Dham Yatra.
Sitapur looks gorgeously beautiful and when the days are balmy and dazzling and the night’s crunchy and chilly. A typical hilly terrain with picturesque countryside, wonderful climate, and viable social standards, it is quite natural that this hill station has been acquired the status of a preferred and much-loved spot in Char Dham Yatra.
Places To Visit In Sitapur
- Chopta:- This place is popularly known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ in Uttaranchal and Northern India. Chopta is rich in varied flora and fauna. Chopta is situated amidst a thick forest of pine, deodar, and rhododendrons
- Kedarnath:– It is one of the most popular temples in Uttarakhand. It comes under the Chota Chardham circuit. Pilgrims have to trek 16 km to visit this holy temple.
- Tungnath:- It is the highest temple of Hindu Lord Shiva. It is one of the five temples which comes under the Panch Kedar circuit.
- Chandrashila Trek:– Chandrashila trek is started from Chopta. This trek offers you a beautiful view of some snow-covered mountains.
- Dugalbitta:– Dugal Bitta means the space of location between the two mountains. It is a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and it is a natural treasure itself.
- Gauri Kund: This Kund is also known as Gauri Lake, the Lake of Compassion, or Parvati Sarovar, Hindu people consider this lake as a sacred lake and believes that this is the lake where Goddess Parvati had breathed life into Lord Ganesha.
- Sonprayag:– It is situated on the confluence of two sacred rivers which are the Mandakini and Vasuki rivers. This place is located on the route of Kedarnath Temple.
- Gaurikund Temple: This is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Parvati who is the wife of the Hindu Lord Shiva. In this temple, pilgrims offer their prayers. Pilgrims on their way or yatra to Kedarnath Temple makes it a point to stop here to visit this holy religious temple.
- Guptkashi:– It is famous for the ancient Vishwanath Temple – dedicated to god Shiva – similar to the one in Varanasi (Kashi). Its religious importance is considered next to that of Varanasi, believed to be the most pious of all Hindu pilgrimage places.
Sitapur During Char Dham Yatra
Augustmuni is the great place to stay or visit during your Char Dham Yatra tours Package. Many pilgrims during their Char Dham Yatra, stay at Sitapur for some duration. It is a hilly place which has many facilities available for its tourists and pilgrims of Char Dham.
Car Rental For Char Dham Yatra
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Char Dham Distance Chart From Sitapur
| |
Distance |
Time |
Route |
| Badrinath |
220 kms |
8 hrs |
Sitapur -> Guptkashi -> Ukhimath -> Chamoli -> Pipalkoti -> Joshimath -> Govindghat -> Pandukeshwar -> Hanuman Chatti -> Badrinath |
| Kedarnath |
25 Kms |
2 hrs |
Sitapur -> Sonprayag -> Gaurikund -> Kedarnath |
| Gangotri |
334 kms |
10 hrs |
Sitapur -> Guptkashi -> Ukhimath -> Augustmuni -> Rudraprayag -> Srinagar -> Naughar -> Uttarkashi -> Gangotri |
| Yamunotri |
330 kms |
12 hrs |
Sitapur -> Guptkashi -> Ukhimath -> Augastmuni -> Rudraprayag -> Srinagar -> Chinyalisaur -> Dharasu Band -> Barkot -> Jankichatti -> Yamunotri |
Top 5 Places To Stay In Sitapur
There are few options for accommodation in Sitapur during Char Dham Yatra. Following is the list of hotels, resorts, guest houses in Sitapur.
1) Guptkashi Char Dham Camp
This Chardham camp situated in Guptkashi on the route of Kedarnath Dham. This camp at Guptkashi offers old world charm with new mordern essential facilities.
Address:- Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, India.
2) Kedar Camp Resorts
This resort is located at a calm place which is surrounded by greenery where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view of Himalayn peaks.
Address:– Village Rudrapur, Guptakashi, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand.
3) Buransh Heli Resort
It is a deluxe heli resort situated at a hilltop near Guptkashi. It offers their guests a beautiful valley view from the luxury filled cottage.
Address: Jakhdhar Road, Guptkashi, Uttarakhand.
4) GMVN Guptkashi Toruist Rest House
This rest house offers 3 deluxe, 5 family rooms and 30 bedded dormitory. This government rest house offers all essential facilities.
Address:- Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand.
5) Himalaya Resort
This resort is the second home for travelers or trekkers of Chopta, Tungnath, and Chandrashila. This resort is the best place for trekkers and backpackers who are looking for adventure in the beautiful dense forest of Deodar, Pine and Oak trees.
Address:- Ukhimath-Chopta- Gopeshwar Road, Chopta.
How To Reach Sitapur
Sitapur well connected by motorable roads but the place does not have any airports and railway stations. You can easily travel here by using public transport as well as by driving your own vehicle.
Route 1:- Delhi – Sitapur via Haridwar
By Road:– Sitapur is well connected by motorable roads from Delhi. There are many regular buses available for travelling to Sitapur from Delhi via Haridwar. You can also drive your car to travel Sitapur.
Sitapur does not have any railway station & its own airport. Tourists can reach Haridwar via train then hire taxi, cab or local bus to reach Sitapur. It will take approximately 7 hours to reach Sitapur.
Route 2:- Delhi – Sitapur via Dehradun
By Road:– Sitapur is well connected by motorable roads from Delhi. There are many regular buses available for traveling to Sitapur from Delhi via Dehradun. You can also drive your car to travel Sitapur.
Sitapur does not have any railway station & its own airport. Tourists can reach Dehradun via train or air then hire taxi, cab or local bus to reach Sitapur. It will take approximately 8 hours to reach Sitapur.
