Area Code 1364 – Ukhimath/Guptkashi, Uttarakhand
The phone area code for Ukhimath/Guptkashi, Uttarakhand is 1364 (international format +911364). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 1364
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📍 Geographic Location of Ukhimath/Guptkashi, Uttarakhand
Geographic Significance
The +91 1364 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Ukhimath and Guptkashi region in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. This mountainous area, situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, is known for its religious significance and proximity to the Kedarnath and Madhmaheshwar temples. The code covers the administrative townships of Ukhimath (the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath) and Guptkashi, along with surrounding villages and tea estates.
Dialing Procedures
For callers within India, the local dialing format is 0-1364-XXXXXX, where the trunk prefix '0' is used to access the national long-distance network. For international callers, the format is +91-1364-XXXXXX (or 011-91-1364-XXXXXX from the US/Canada). Subscriber numbers in this region are six digits long, making the complete international number 11 digits after the country code (i.e., +91 1364 XXXXXX).
Network and Routing
This is a fixed-line (PSTN) code, historically assigned to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator. However, under India's Unified License regime, other operators may also provide wireline services using this code in the same service area. The code is geographic, meaning the number is tied to a physical location, and callers should be aware that calls to this code are typically charged at standard domestic or international rates depending on their own location.
Caller Guidance
For local callers within the Ukhimath/Guptkashi area, only the six-digit subscriber number may be dialed if the call is within the same short-distance charging area (SDCA). For callers from other parts of India, always prefix with 0 and the area code. For international callers, always use the +91 country code followed by the area code and subscriber number, omitting the leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix.
Given the region's remote location, mobile network coverage may be inconsistent in some valleys; however, fixed-line services remain a reliable communication channel for businesses, pilgrimage facilities, and government offices. When dialing from abroad, ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country (e.g., 00 in most European countries, 011 in the US/Canada).