Sari is a beautiful village located in Rudraprayag district. It is based near Ukhimath and popular as the trek to Deoria Tal commenced from here. The village is located within the dense forest of Oak and Rhododendron trees. Tourists can see red Rhododendron flowers around February and March. The major source of livelihood for the Sari people are farming and tourism. Here are 10 things to do in sari.
Deoriatal
Devariyatal is an emerald lake perched at a height of 2438 mts above sea level. During the early morning on a clear day, Devariya Tal blesses the tourists with miraculous reflections of Chaukhamba peaks on its crystal clear water.
Rohini Bugyal
Rohini Bugyal is a serene meadow hidden in the dense forest of Chopta Valley. While on the trek to Chandrashila peak via Deoria Tal, Rohini Bugyal serves as an ideal spot to camp.
Ukhimath
Ukhimath is situated at an elevation of 1317 mts above sea level in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state. Ukhimath is also written as Okhimath sometimes. Ukhimath is the home of Lord Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar during winters. Worship is performed at the Omkareshwar Temple here during winters, when the temple of Kedarnath remains closed.
Chopta
Chopta is a picturesque hamlet which is still unexplored by travelers, is also famous as “Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand”.
Tungnath
Tungnath peacefully adorned on the Chandranath Parvat is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the highest Panch Kedar temple of Uttarakhand.
Chandrashila Trek
Chandrashila that literally suggests the ‘Moon Rock’ is the summit of the Chandranath Parvat on which the Tungnath temple of Panch Kedar is situated. The majestic Chandrashila summit serves as a vantage point that offers a heavenly panorama of the Great Himalayas.
Makkumath
Makkumath is a picturesque village perched at an elevation of 2100 mts in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. A paradise for bird lovers, Makkumath is home to rare Himalayan bird species and an ideal place for those seeking a respite from city life.
Bisurital
Perched at an height 4000 meters, Bisurital is a high altitude lake located in the Mandakini valley. This high altitude lake is located near Chopta and is one the hidden trekking destination in Uttarakhand. Due to its relative obscurity, not many trekkers are aware of Bisudi Tal’s existence.
Omkareshwar temple
Omkareshwar Temple is a revered shrine situated at Ukhimath, in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Located at an elevation of 1,300 meters, the temple serves as the winter abode for the deity of Kedarnath Shrine. In the winter season (November-April), when Kedarnath temple is covered with snow, the deity is brought down to Omkareshwar temple and worshiped there.
Enjoy Birdwatching
Sari Village is a paradise for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts. The village is home to a variety of bird species, including Himalayan monals, black francolins, blue whistling thrushes, and many more. Spend some time exploring the surrounding forests and meadows to spot and photograph these beautiful birds.
