It is believed that Basuki Nag resides here. This place is named Barsu from Basuki Nag. From Barsu you can also trek to Dodi Tal. You can reach Gangotri Dham in just 2 hours from this village. Trod fish farming has been encouraged.
How To Reach
BARSU
Barsu is a small village situated in Uttarkashi district. It is also known for base camp for Dayara Bugyal and Gidara Bugyal Trek. The distance from Barsu village to Uttarkashi district is 42km. Barsu village is well connected by motorable roads with major destination of Garhwal region.
If you are traveling by bus from Delhi, you can find buses and taxis from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh. From there, you can hire a taxi, share a cab, and use local buses to reach Barsu Village. The total distance from Delhi to Barsu Village is approximately 384 km.
If you are traveling by air, the nearest airport to Barsu Village is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is located approximately 161 km away. From the airport, you can hire a direct taxi to Barsu Village.
If you are traveling by train, the nearest railway station to Barsu Village is Rishikesh Station, situated approximately 147 km away. From the station, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Barsu Village.