My Uttarakhand Diaries

Rishikesh the city of adventurous is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India is known as the 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas’ and 'Yoga Capital of the World'. It is known as the pilgrimage town and regarded as one of the holiest places to Hindus. Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge. The town's center where the bus and train stations are situated is of little interest to most travelers. Further northeast is two bridges spanning the Ganges: Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. The main hubs of activity and interest are at the ends of these bridges. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to the attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. The Riverside is dotted by the ashrams of Sadhus and Sages. Rishikesh as appearing the Adventure Capital of India for the adventure ...

Nainital popularly known as the LakeCity is a famous hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and headquarters of Nainital district in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas. Situated at 1938 m in the Kumaon hills, this attractive mountain resort was once the summer capital of Uttar Pradesh and now a bustling hill station. Naini Lake is often said to be one of the emerald green eyes of Lord Shiva's wife. One can enjoy a ride on pedal boats on a quiet summer evening. Nainital is set in a valley containing a mango-shaped lake, approximately two miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains Nainital has everything that takes to make a touristy place. The eye-shaped lake is the centre of all the activities in the city . Boating over its quiet waters is also an experience of a lifetime. A kilometer and a half promenade called Mall Road gives a good run to the Naini Lake.  The two ends of the Mall Road are distinguished as Tallital (Tail of the Lake) and Malli...

Haridwar, literally Gateway to God, is one of the Hindu holy places in India and a center of Hindu religion for centuries. Located on the banks of River Ganga the point where the Ganges descends from the hills to the North Indian plains, Haridwar attracts a large number of Hindu pilgrims from all over the world. There are historical monuments, temples, places of religious interests, ashrams, ghats, hotels, Kumbh Mela, Ganges river, yoga, etc. that attract tourists. The place is identified for its handicraft, fairs, folk dances, music and its people. Haridwar is the feeling of the pilgrimage centers of Uttarakhand. Haridwar is as well known as Ganga-Dwara because the holy Ganges enters the plains here. It is among the most revered pilgrimage centers of India which occupy a prized position in hearts of Hindus.It has very rich very old religious and cultural heritage. Sited in the foothills of the Himalayas, here you will see a great statue of Shiva at the fork of the river. If...

Mussoorie is a hill station in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north of the national capital of New Delhi. The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range. The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered part of 'greater Mussoorie', as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani. Mussoorie is at an average altitude of 1,880 meters to the northeast are the Himalayan snow ranges, and to the south, the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges. The second highest point is the original Lal Tibba in Landour, with a height of over 2,275 meters (7,464 ft). Mussoorie is popularly known as The Queen of the Hills The name Mussoorie is often attributed to a derivation of 'Mansoor', a shrub which is indigenous to the area. The town is often referred to as 'Mansoori' by most Indians. The main promenade in Mussoorie is called,...