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The Viswanath Temple is the most important and ancient holy shrine in this region. Of the many temples in Uttarkashi, the temple of Lord Vishwanath is unrivalled in importance. Shiva, the presiding deity of this temple, is worshipped all day here. Every evening, visitors are greeted by the sound of bells, and the chanting of mantras by pundits at the puja.Within the courtyard of the Vishwanath temple, and to the front of it, is the Shakti Temple, dedicated to the goddess of strength. The massive brass trident projecting from this temple bears an inscription describing how the Vishwanath Temple was built.

This temple is dedicated to Hindu deity - Kuteti Devi. It's located on top of Hari parvat which is at a distance of two kilometres from Uttarkashi. Apart from darshan and blessings of the deity, the place is very beautiful and people come here to enjoy the nature and spectacular views.the walk to Kutati Devi temple allows one to appreciate the true beauty of the city in its God-given setting. Tall mountains all around & meandering its' way through them the gushing Bhagirathi river with Uttarkashi spread on both banks & rising into the mountains.

Uttarkashi, has a strong association with the worship of Goddess Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Shakti is revered as the primal force that powers the universe, and her various forms are worshipped in temples across the region.Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big ‘Trishul’ of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. at bottom. Though there are different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and the lower one is of copper. As per the epics this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here.

Shri Kandaar Devta, the revealer of the past, present, and future, is the protector of Sangrali, Pata, Gangori, Bagyal, Laksheshwar, Barahat (Uttarkashi), and other nearby villages. He is believed to be the manifestation of Lord Shiva. Due to the heavenly form of the Shri Kandaar devta, the traditions have lived for eons and are still alive in the village of Sangrali atop Varunavat mountain. Another unique thing abut Kandaar devta is, that he never travels on any kind of vehicle, so be it Gangotri, Haridwar, Kedarnath or Badrinath, he always travels on doli carried by people on foot.

The place is next to the Uttarkashi bridge and is short walk from the Bus-stand. Ganga Aarti takes place every day during Morning and Evening. There is a temple and bathing ghat along with the changing room and washroom facilities. Clean and great place to relax.

In recent years, the district of Uttarkashi, and particularly the Maneri Dam area, has seen a vogue in eco-tourism and responsible travel. The trend leans towards promoting sustainability and preserving the natural beauty of the region. Tourists are increasingly engaged in activities like bird watching, nature walks, and environmental awareness programs.Adventure tourism has also spiked, with opportunities for rock climbing, trekking and river rafting in the nearby Benital and Dodi Tal areas. The serene environment of the lake is ideal for yoga retreats and meditation, attracting both domestic and international tourists who are looking for tranquil experiences.

The Sivananda Kutir, part of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and founded in 1991, is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, against the stunning backdrop of the majestic Himalayas. The Ashram is located in the small village of Netala, eight kilometres north of Uttarkashi. The high altitude and spectacular snow-clad Himalayan peaks provide the most perfect natural setting for the practice of yoga. Sivananda Kutir offers Teachers’ Training Courses (TTC) and Sadhana Intensive courses from April to November each year and Yoga Vacation from May to September. Prior and early booking is essential as the courses are limited to a maximum of 45 students and they fill quickly."

Dodital-Darwa Pass trek takes us into the interior forestscapes of Assi Ganga Valley. This trek offers an amazing escapade into the deep jungles of Uttarkashi. The idyllic 40 km trek starts from Agoda village to a crystal green Dodital Lake at 3,024M and further up to Darwa Pass soaring high at 4,151M.

The Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is a journey through the Garhwal Himalayas to the source of the Ganges River. The trek is considered a pilgrimage and has been used by devotees for centuries. The trek is moderately strenuous and is suitable for beginners, but fitness is important.