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Harshil is a village in a valley situated in on the bank of river Bhagirathi, at the confluence of the Jalandhari Gadh and the Bhagirathi, in the shadow of the mountain that lies at the head of the Baspa Valley ( Uttarakhand). Harshil is connected to the Baspa valley by several passes including the Lamkhaga Pass. Apart from Matri and Kailash mountains, on the right side there is the Shrikanth peak, behind which lies Kedarnath, and in the rear there is Banderpunch. This hamlet is known for its natural beauty and delicious apples. The winding roads, tall conifers, mountains, the turbulent Bhagirathi, apple orchards, streams, waterfalls and green meadows — all typical of Harshil.
Ghatge is a small one-lane town with very few residents. A narrow lane runs through it and is bordered on both sides by wooden houses in typical Garhwali architectural style. There are little streams, swept by willow trees, with dainty bridges across them and forest trails. Harshil lies on the old caravan trail between Tibet and India, when trade and marriages flourished between the two countries. Harshil has a sizable Bhotia population – many of whom use Harshil as their winter base.