Barkot is a quaint town located in Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand. It is blessed with the beauty of nature due to its tantalizing surroundings. It is a popular tourist destination in uttarakhand for the nearby people as well as a haven for trekking aficionados. It is swarmed by the visitors on a large scale.
Barkot is located at an altitude of 1,220 meters above the sea level. The district is a part of Garhwal division is fed by the waters of the River Yamuna. The Barkot city shares its boundaries with Dehradun in North, Tibet in Northeast, Chamoli in East and on the South by Tehri Garhwal district. The climate of Barkot is tropical cool in nature. Throughout the year it encounters pleasant temperatures. The average mercury level during the summers scales up to 30°C & drops down to 0 degrees during the winter season. The monsoon season arrives early and Barkot receives an ample amount of rainfall.
The valley of Barkot is the prime attraction. The lofty valley is dotted with pine trees and sweet water streams that gush down from the glaciers of the Himalayas. The tourists can also enjoy trekking in the alluring valley of Barkot.