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Ranikhet

Ranikhet, which means  Queen's meadow , gets its name from a local legend, which states that it was here, that Raja Sudhardev won the heart of his queen, Rani Padmini, who subsequently chose the area for her residence, giving it the name, Ranikhet, though no palace exists in the area. Ranikhet is a place related with the legends of Himalayas. Historical accounts tell us the Queen Padmini of Kumaon was enchanted by this tiny hill paradise. Ranikhet  is a  hill station  and  cantonment  town in  Almora district  in the Indian state of  Uttarakhand . It is the home for the Military Hospital,  Kumaon Regiment (KRC) and  Naga Regiment  and is maintained by the  Indian Army . Ranikhet has a cool climate all through the year and can be visited any time of the year. But the best time would be from February to November avoiding the heavy snow months. Summer months are perfect for Ranikhet tourism. Tourists can enj...
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Garhwal


Known as the “heart of Uttarakhand”, Garhwal is one of the two regions that the state is divided into. The region is surrounded with snowy peaks, heart melting valleys, magnificent lakes and glaciers, and holy rivers that make Garhwal look no less than a dreamland.
Garhwal is the land of many 'Garh’ or forts. This region was made up of many small forts which were ruled by chieftains. Therefore, the history of Garhwal before the dynastic rule of the ‘Panwar’ rulers is very obscure. Kanak Pal was the first ruler of the state of Garhwal in 823 AD. Above all, the region is also known as the origin of two sacred rivers, Ganga and Yamuna and is home to a number of Hindu pilgrimages including the holy Badrinath & Kedarnath Temple.
Lying in the lap of Himalayas, Garhwal is bounded on the north by Tibet and is divided into 7 districts, each rendering the chance to sight and experience something unique and memorable. Starting from the pilgrimage destinations, Garhwal is a land of highly revered shrines, the Char Dham yatra like Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. Garhwal is a culturally colorful land and the hospitality here is truly touching. The region celebrates a number of festivals and fairs that reflect the gratitude the locals have for small things in their lives. Garhwali is the main language which is spoken in the region, which is one of the central languages of the Pahari community of Himalayas. The language has its own dialects like Srinagariya, Tihriyali, Badhani, Dessaulya, Rathi, Salani, Bongani, Parvati, Gangadi, and Chaundkoti.
The beautiful region in Uttarakhand is also replete with a number of tourist places like that of the “Queen of Hills” Mussoorie. The arresting beauty of Garhwal Himalayas has also been able to capture the heart of writers like Ruskin Bond who decided to settle in its lap in Landour.

Its landscape is best to be enjoyed in the district of Chamoli in different national parks like Valley of Flowers and Nanda Devi; skiing destination at Auli and the beautiful grasslands of Gorson. There is also one of the highest dam projects called Tehri Dam located in Garhwal. The region is full of opportunities for adventure activities. In destinations like Rishikesh where one can find spiritual bliss, there is great chance to enjoy rushing sports like bungee jumping and whitewater rafting. Not only this, the entire Garhwal region is dotted with trekking trails that often lead to incredible places. Garhwal is ideal for trekking and is also a haven for mountaineering, mountain biking, and several other adventure sports.

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