Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi (Land of the Gods), is a state in northern India. It is nestled in the lap of the Himalayas. It is bordered by Tibet (An autonomous region of China) in the north; Nepal to the east; the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south, and Himachal Pradesh to the west […]
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Do I love to explore? Do I love to travel? The answer is a big yes! Hi, My name is Megha and I will be sharing my experience of travelling to Rishikesh in this article. Rishikesh is a city in Uttarakhand. It has an immense beauty of having mountains, hills, rivers and other things as
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Rishikesh is popularly known for Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Beatles Ashram, the boho shopping streets and of course Adventure sports. But have you ever wondered what are some unusual places the ‘City of Sagas’ has to offer you? This article explores the immense possibilities the mountains surrounding Rishikesh have for an off-beat tourism experience. So,
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Nainital is a Himalayan resort town in the Kumaon region of India’s Uttarakhand state, at an elevation of roughly 2,000m. Formerly a British hill station, it’s set around Nainital Lake, a popular boating site with Naina Devi Hindu Temple on its north shore. A cable car runs to Snow View observation point (at 2,270m), with
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Traditionally, the Char Dham Yatra is performed from west to east, thus, the yatra starts from Yamunotri, then to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Pilgrims traditionally first go to Yamunotri and Gangotri and bring with them holy water from the sources of the Yamuna and Ganges rivers and perform Abhishek to Kedareshwar. The
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Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand is a must-visit place on the bucket list of many travellers, especially during the summer months. The cool breeze of the hills provides a welcome respite from the scorching heat of the plains. Deemed a hill station since colonial times, the place has evolved over the years into a
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Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state’s forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters
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Pithoragarh is the easternmost district of Uttarakhand in north India, surrounded by Nepal to the east and Tibet to the north. It is popular for its exquisite natural beauty and is widely known as the “Little Kashmir“. You might not know but “Prithvigarh” was the old name of the Pithoragarh. Winters in snow are not less
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An enchanting path with stairs goes up the hill amidst the coniferous forest. While trekking, your eyes hold sight of the panoramic view of the Almora and Hawabagh Valley. And while you stop to catch a breath and look at a distance, you can see the majestic snow-clad Himalayas. Going up the stairs, you can
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Mana, a village in Uttarakhand is officially recognized as the “last Indian village” from the border of India as well as the border of China. It is a village in the district of Chamoli, located at an altitude of 3,200 meters also lies on the bank of the river Saraswathi. It is from a distance
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